UBS Group Lowers Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) Price Target to $56.00

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) had its target price reduced by stock analysts at UBS Group from $60.00 to $56.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. UBS Group’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 5.52% from the company’s previous close.

Several other research firms also recently weighed in on ASO. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Truist Financial dropped their price objective on Academy Sports and Outdoors from $59.00 to $52.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday. Barclays reduced their target price on Academy Sports and Outdoors from $59.00 to $49.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on Academy Sports and Outdoors from $57.00 to $52.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Bank of America raised their price target on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $55.00 to $58.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $58.78.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Trading Up 4.6%

Shares of ASO stock opened at $53.07 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $57.64 and a 200 day moving average price of $52.47. The company has a current ratio of 1.89, a quick ratio of 0.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. The company has a market capitalization of $3.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.54, a PEG ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 1.23. Academy Sports and Outdoors has a twelve month low of $33.34 and a twelve month high of $62.44.

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Academy Sports and Outdoors

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Salomon & Ludwin LLC increased its holdings in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 139.8% during the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 482 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 281 shares during the last quarter. Huntington National Bank boosted its stake in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 47.3% during the 3rd quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 1,015 shares of the company’s stock valued at $51,000 after buying an additional 326 shares during the last quarter. Bayforest Capital Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $51,000. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 32.6% during the third quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,025 shares of the company’s stock worth $51,000 after buying an additional 252 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its holdings in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 117.8% during the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,113 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,000 after acquiring an additional 602 shares in the last quarter.

Key Headlines Impacting Academy Sports and Outdoors

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

• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an Outperform and keeps a $65 price target, signaling continued analyst conviction that ASO has upside from current levels. Telsey reiterates Outperform
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target to $60 (now Neutral), which can support buying interest after the post-earnings drop. JPMorgan raises PT
• Positive Sentiment: Company plans to open up to 25 new stores in 2026 (including several in Texas), a growth catalyst that can drive revenue expansion and justify upside over time. Store expansion plans
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest notices show anomalous “0 shares” readings in mid-March — likely a reporting/data error and not meaningful evidence of a large short squeeze. (internal data)
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation write-ups note the stock looks cheaper after the pullback, highlighting a P/E near the low end and a PEG under 1, which may attract value-oriented buyers if fundamentals stabilize. Valuation analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 2025 missed both revenue and EPS expectations; comparable-store sales declined and management gave cautious FY26 comps guidance. Management flagged rising credit delinquencies, elevated inventories (up ~15% YoY) and softer traffic — all headwinds that prompted the earlier selloff. Earnings call transcript Earnings coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Several firms cut or trimmed price targets (UBS, Wells Fargo, Barclays lowered targets) which increased near-term selling pressure despite some offsetting raises/reiterates. Analyst PT 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.