Academy Sports + Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO) sets 2026 Analyst Day webcast
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. announced it will host a 2026 Analyst Day event on April 7, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Management presentations will cover the company’s long-term strategy and provide updates on key growth initiatives.
The event will be accessible via a live webcast on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website, with presentation materials posted immediately beforehand. A replay of the webcast will remain available online for approximately 30 days, allowing broader access for investors and analysts.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Analyst Day date: April 7, 2026
Event start time: 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Replay availability: Approximately 30 days
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Analyst Day date
April 7, 2026
Scheduled date of Academy’s 2026 Analyst Day event
Event start time
9:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Start time for the April 7, 2026 Analyst Day
Replay availability
Approximately 30 days
Length of time the Analyst Day webcast replay will be archived
Number of presenters
3 executives
CEO, CFO, and Chief Customer Officer presenting at Analyst Day
Store count
More than 300 stores
Academy’s footprint across 21 U.S. states as described
State footprint
21 states
Number of states where Academy operates stores
Key Terms
Regulation FD, Analyst Day, long-term strategy, growth initiatives, +2 more
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Regulation FD regulatory
"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure."
Regulation FD is a rule that prevents company insiders, like executives, from sharing important information with some people before others get it. It matters because it helps ensure all investors have equal access to key news, making the stock market fairer and reducing chances of insider trading.
Analyst Day financial
"it will host an Analyst Day event (“Analyst Day”) on April 7, 2026"
Analyst day is a scheduled event where a company’s management lays out its strategy, operations, and financial outlook in more detail to financial analysts, investors and the media. Like a product demo for the company’s future, it gives outside observers a chance to test management’s plans, update forecasts and judge credibility—information that can change investor expectations and move the stock.
long-term strategy financial
"regarding the Company’s long-term strategy as well as providing updates"
growth initiatives financial
"long-term strategy as well as providing updates on growth initiatives"
Inline XBRL technical
"Cover Page Interactive Date File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)."
Inline XBRL is a file format for financial filings that embeds machine-readable data tags directly inside the human-readable report, so the same document can be read by people and parsed by software. For investors it makes extracting, comparing and verifying financial numbers faster and more reliable—like a grocery list where each item also has a barcode—reducing manual errors and speeding up analysis.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging Growth Company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On March 31, 2026, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company” or “Academy”) issued a press release announcing that it will host an Analyst Day event (“Analyst Day”) on April 7, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
The event will include presentations from members of the Company’s management team regarding the Company’s long-term strategy as well as providing updates on growth initiatives. A live webcast of the event will be available through the Investor Relations page on the Company’s website at investors.academy.com.
Presentation materials for the Analyst Day event will be made available on the Investor Relations page on the Company’s website immediately prior to the event. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website following the conclusion of the event for approximately 30 days.
A copy of the press release announcing the Analyst Day is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8‑K.
The information contained under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 18 thereof, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 | Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. Press Release, dated March 31, 2026. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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March 31, 2026 | By: | /s/ | Brandy Treadway | |||||||||||
| Name: | Brandy Treadway | |||||||||||||
| Title: | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary | |||||||||||||
EXHIBIT 99.1
PRESS RELEASE
Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces 2026 Analyst Day Event
KATY, Texas, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors (“Academy” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to host an Analyst Day event on April 7, 2026.
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Steve Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer, Carl Ford, Chief Financial Officer, and Chad Fox, Chief Customer Officer, will present and discuss the Company's long-term strategy as well as providing updates on growth initiatives.
A live webcast of the management presentation will be accessible on the Company's website at investors.academy.com from the “News and Events” dropdown menu, under the “Events” tab.
Presentation materials will be posted immediately prior to the event and a replay of the webcast will be archived at investors.academy.com for approximately 30 days.
About Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to more than 300 stores across 21 states and counting. Academy's mission is to provide "Fun for All" and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers. Academy's product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation and footwear through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands. For more information, visit www.academy.com.
Media inquiries:
Meredith Klein, Vice President of Communications
346.823.6615
meredith.klein@academy.com
Investor inquiries:
Dan Aldridge, Vice President of Investor Relations
832.739.4102
dan.aldridge@academy.com
FAQ
What did Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) announce in this 8-K filing?
Academy Sports and Outdoors announced a 2026 Analyst Day event for April 7, 2026. Management will present the company’s long-term strategy and growth initiatives, with the event webcast live and archived on the investor relations website for about 30 days.
When is Academy Sports and Outdoors’ 2026 Analyst Day scheduled?
The 2026 Analyst Day is scheduled for April 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Senior executives will discuss long-term strategy and provide updates on growth initiatives during a live webcast accessible through the company’s investor relations webpage.
How can investors access Academy Sports and Outdoors’ 2026 Analyst Day?
Investors can access the Analyst Day via a live webcast at investors.academy.com under the “Events” tab. Presentation materials will be posted immediately before the event, and a replay will be archived on the site for approximately 30 days afterward.
What topics will Academy Sports and Outdoors cover at its 2026 Analyst Day?
The company plans to cover its long-term strategy and provide updates on growth initiatives. Presentations will be led by the CEO, CFO, and Chief Customer Officer, offering insight into how Academy is positioning its business in core sporting goods and outdoor categories.
Who from Academy Sports and Outdoors’ leadership will present at Analyst Day?
Chief Executive Officer Steve Lawrence, Chief Financial Officer Carl Ford, and Chief Customer Officer Chad Fox will present. They will discuss the company’s long-term strategy and key growth initiatives during the April 7, 2026 Analyst Day webcast for investors and analysts.
How long will the Analyst Day replay be available for Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO)?
The replay of the Analyst Day webcast will be available on the company’s investor relations website for approximately 30 days. This allows investors and analysts who cannot attend live to review the strategic presentations at a later time.