WINTON GROUP Ltd Has $1.62 Million Stock Position in Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. $ASO

WINTON GROUP Ltd raised its stake in Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) by 36.7% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 34,477 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 9,261 shares during the quarter. WINTON GROUP Ltd owned about 0.06% of Academy Sports and Outdoors worth $1,625,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in Academy Sports and Outdoors in the 2nd quarter valued at $468,146,000. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Academy Sports and Outdoors during the 4th quarter worth about $2,660,000. Fund 1 Investments LLC bought a new position in Academy Sports and Outdoors during the 2nd quarter worth about $1,414,000. Systematic Financial Management LP raised its stake in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 22.7% in the 4th quarter. Systematic Financial Management LP now owns 319,748 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,975,000 after purchasing an additional 59,051 shares during the period. Finally, King Luther Capital Management Corp raised its stake in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 12.6% in the 4th quarter. King Luther Capital Management Corp now owns 1,573,073 shares of the company’s stock valued at $78,591,000 after purchasing an additional 176,463 shares during the period.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ ASO opened at $55.36 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a current ratio of 1.74 and a quick ratio of 0.36. The business has a 50-day moving average of $47.11 and a 200-day moving average of $51.65. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.41 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.23, a PEG ratio of 0.80 and a beta of 1.02. Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $41.29 and a fifty-two week high of $62.44.

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, September 9th. The company reported $2.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.07 by $0.24. Academy Sports and Outdoors had a return on equity of 18.36% and a net margin of 6.39%.The business had revenue of $1.65 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.65 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.94 earnings per share. Academy Sports and Outdoors’s revenue was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. Academy Sports and Outdoors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.500-6.900 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. will post 6.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 16th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. Academy Sports and Outdoors’s dividend payout ratio is currently 10.00%.

Key Stories Impacting Academy Sports and Outdoors

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

• Positive Sentiment: Academy reported quarterly EPS of $2.31, exceeding the $2.07 analyst consensus, while revenue of approximately $1.65 billion matched expectations and rose 3% year over year. The earnings beat helped drive the stock higher. Academy Sports shares gap up following better-than-expected earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its fiscal 2026 EPS outlook, reinforcing investor confidence that earnings can continue growing despite a challenging consumer and tariff environment. Academy boosts fiscal 2026 EPS outlook
• Positive Sentiment: The retailer is expanding its premium running assortment by launching five Hoka shoe styles in 15 stores across four states and online in early October. The initiative could attract higher-value customers and strengthen Academy’s footwear business. Academy launches Hoka performance running shoes
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst reactions were mixed but generally cautious. UBS raised its price target to $58 while retaining a neutral rating, and BMO upgraded the stock to hold. Truist also raised its target to $54 but maintained a hold rating, leaving limited implied upside from the current level.
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary noted that comparable-sales growth remains slow, partly because of macroeconomic pressure and weaker performance relative to some peers, tempering the otherwise positive earnings reaction. Academy Sports market commentary

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on ASO shares. Barclays upped their price objective on Academy Sports and Outdoors from $50.00 to $53.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their target price on Academy Sports and Outdoors from $67.00 to $60.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on Academy Sports and Outdoors from $60.00 to $59.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Telsey Advisory Group upped their price target on Academy Sports and Outdoors from $60.00 to $63.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Academy Sports and Outdoors has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $58.29.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Profile

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc is a sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer based in Katy, Texas. The company operates stores and an e-commerce platform serving customers across the southern, southeastern and midwestern United States.

Its merchandise includes sporting goods and equipment, outdoor and adventure products, hunting and fishing gear, athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and related accessories. Academy serves a broad customer base through a value-oriented assortment of national brands and private-label products.

The company traces its history to 1938, when it was founded in San Antonio, Texas, as a small tire shop.