Telsey Advisory Group Reiterates Outperform Rating for Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO)

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO)‘s stock had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by stock analysts at Telsey Advisory Group in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $65.00 target price on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group’s target price suggests a potential upside of 28.08% from the company’s previous close.

Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Barclays upped their price target on Academy Sports and Outdoors from $51.00 to $59.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Bank of America lifted their price objective on Academy Sports and Outdoors from $55.00 to $58.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Truist Financial set a $59.00 target price on Academy Sports and Outdoors in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price target on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $54.00 to $60.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $58.78.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Price Performance

Shares of ASO opened at $50.75 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $57.72 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $52.47. The stock has a market cap of $3.38 billion, a PE ratio of 9.13, a P/E/G ratio of 0.87 and a beta of 1.23. Academy Sports and Outdoors has a 1-year low of $33.34 and a 1-year high of $62.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a current ratio of 1.89 and a quick ratio of 0.32.

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 17th. The company reported $1.97 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.05 by ($0.08). The company had revenue of $1.72 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.76 billion. Academy Sports and Outdoors had a return on equity of 17.88% and a net margin of 6.22%.The business’s revenue was up 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.96 earnings per share. As a group, analysts forecast that Academy Sports and Outdoors will post 5.59 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Academy Sports and Outdoors

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Academy Sports and Outdoors in the second quarter valued at $34,228,000. Junto Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in Academy Sports and Outdoors during the 3rd quarter worth about $36,567,000. Boston Partners increased its holdings in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 85.5% in the 3rd quarter. Boston Partners now owns 1,302,141 shares of the company’s stock valued at $65,416,000 after acquiring an additional 600,335 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 128.2% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 833,769 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,655,000 after acquiring an additional 468,457 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hood River Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 125.0% during the 2nd quarter. Hood River Capital Management LLC now owns 782,742 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,075,000 after acquiring an additional 434,894 shares in the last quarter.

Trending Headlines about Academy Sports and Outdoors

Here are the key news stories impacting Academy Sports and Outdoors this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company raised the quarterly dividend 15%, reported store expansion (24 new stores in 2025) and plans to open 20–25 stores in 2026 — signals of capital return and growth investment. GlobeNewswire: Q4 & Fiscal 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory reaffirmed an “Outperform” with a $65 price target, supporting upside thesis for longer‑term investors. Benzinga: Telsey reiterates Outperform
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target (to $60) while keeping a neutral rating — a modest analytical vote of confidence amid the pullback. Benzinga: JPMorgan raises PT
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational mix: e‑commerce grew (~13.6% for the year) and gross margin expanded, but comps declined and transactions fell — the positives (omnichannel traction) are balanced by weaker traffic. MarketBeat: Stock Sinks After Earnings (analysis)
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data published for March appears inconsistent (entries show 0 shares / NaN change), suggesting reported short‑interest moves are likely data errors and not a confirmed catalyst. (No reliable article link available.)
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 missed expectations: EPS of $1.97 vs. consensus ~ $2.05 and revenue $1.72B vs. ~$1.76B; management issued cautious FY26 guidance and flagged consumer pressure (higher delinquencies, traffic declines), driving a recent sharp share selloff. MarketBeat: Q4 earnings report
• Negative Sentiment: Several brokers trimmed targets or turned more cautious (UBS, Wells Fargo, Barclays lowered PTs / assigned neutral/equal‑weight ratings), adding downward analyst pressure on the stock. Benzinga: Analyst price target moves

Academy Sports and Outdoors Company Profile

Academy Sports and Outdoors is a leading specialty retailer of sporting goods and outdoor gear, operating more than 260 stores across the United States. Headquartered in Katy, Texas, the company offers a broad assortment of merchandise spanning athletic footwear and apparel, team sports equipment, camping and outdoor recreation products, hunting and fishing supplies, and fitness accessories. In addition to its brick-and-mortar footprint, Academy serves customers through its e-commerce platform, offering online ordering, in-store pickup, and home delivery options.

The company’s product portfolio includes seasonal and year-round categories designed to meet the needs of both casual enthusiasts and serious athletes.