Equity Profile

ASO

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.

Consumer DiscretionaryOther Specialty Retail$2.9B

Jun9Tue

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ1-2026Pre-Market9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. is a leading retailer in the consumer discretionary sector, specializing in sports and outdoor gear....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and helps gauge the company's financial health.

$0.92

Revenue

Total revenue provides insight into the company's sales performance and market demand.

$1.4B

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ASO Q1-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. is a leading retailer in the consumer discretionary sector, specializing in sports and outdoor gear. With a market cap of $3 billion, the company plays a significant role in the retail landscape, catering to consumers' growing interest in outdoor activities and fitness.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

38%

Avg EPS Surprise

-1.54%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.52%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q4-2025, Academy reported an EPS of $1.97, slightly missing estimates. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 11.70% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are cautiously optimistic, expecting EPS of $0.92 and revenue of $1.4 billion. However, the company has struggled with meeting earnings expectations recently.

Bull Case

If Academy can meet or exceed the EPS estimate, it may signal a rebound in consumer spending and operational efficiency, potentially boosting the stock price.

Bear Case

On the other hand, if the company misses expectations again, it could further erode investor confidence and lead to a significant stock decline.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$0.92

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and helps gauge the company's financial health.

Revenue

$1.4B

Total revenue provides insight into the company's sales performance and market demand.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Academy Sports meet or exceed the EPS estimate of $0.92?

This figure is crucial for restoring investor confidence after recent misses and could significantly impact stock performance.

What commentary will management provide on sales trends and consumer demand?

Understanding sales dynamics will help gauge the company's ability to navigate current market conditions and consumer preferences.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate the potential for a rebound in consumer spending, particularly in outdoor and sports categories.

Supporting Evidence

Recent trends indicate a resurgence in outdoor activities, which could drive sales higher than expected.

Options pricing suggests a significant move, indicating that traders are anticipating a more volatile reaction than the consensus.

The company's historical performance shows it can rebound quickly after a miss, as seen in Q3-2025.

Key Risk

If consumer demand shows unexpected strength, it could challenge the current consensus estimates.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is weighing the company's ability to recover from recent earnings misses against broader consumer spending trends.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.92 or higher would confirm a positive outlook and potentially drive the stock higher.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.83 would signal ongoing struggles and likely lead to a negative market reaction.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±10.1%

Historical Avg

±5.2%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±10.1% while ASO has averaged ±5.2% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.7%

30d HV

40.9%

Calls (14K)P/C Ratio: 0.95Puts (18K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Academy beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by about 4.5%, confirming a recovery narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may remain stable but could see cautious trading as investors await further guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of around 3.5%, reflecting ongoing concerns about the company's performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on inventory levels and supply chain efficiency.
2Insights into consumer spending patterns and preferences.
3Management's outlook on the competitive landscape in the retail sector.
4Details on any new product launches or promotional strategies.
5Comments on seasonal sales performance and upcoming trends.

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Company Snapshot

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. is a leading retailer in the consumer discretionary sector, specializing in sports and outdoor gear....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and helps gauge the company's financial health.

$0.92

Revenue

Total revenue provides insight into the company's sales performance and market demand.

$1.4B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

ASO Q1-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

38%

Avg EPS Surprise

-1.54%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.52%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q4-2025, Academy reported an EPS of $1.97, slightly missing estimates. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 11.70% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are cautiously optimistic, expecting EPS of $0.92 and revenue of $1.4 billion. However, the company has struggled with meeting earnings expectations recently.

Bull Case

If Academy can meet or exceed the EPS estimate, it may signal a rebound in consumer spending and operational efficiency, potentially boosting the stock price.

Bear Case

On the other hand, if the company misses expectations again, it could further erode investor confidence and lead to a significant stock decline.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$0.92

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and helps gauge the company's financial health.

Revenue

$1.4B

Total revenue provides insight into the company's sales performance and market demand.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Academy Sports meet or exceed the EPS estimate of $0.92?

This figure is crucial for restoring investor confidence after recent misses and could significantly impact stock performance.

What commentary will management provide on sales trends and consumer demand?

Understanding sales dynamics will help gauge the company's ability to navigate current market conditions and consumer preferences.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate the potential for a rebound in consumer spending, particularly in outdoor and sports categories.

Supporting Evidence

Recent trends indicate a resurgence in outdoor activities, which could drive sales higher than expected.

Options pricing suggests a significant move, indicating that traders are anticipating a more volatile reaction than the consensus.

The company's historical performance shows it can rebound quickly after a miss, as seen in Q3-2025.

Key Risk

If consumer demand shows unexpected strength, it could challenge the current consensus estimates.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is weighing the company's ability to recover from recent earnings misses against broader consumer spending trends.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.92 or higher would confirm a positive outlook and potentially drive the stock higher.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.83 would signal ongoing struggles and likely lead to a negative market reaction.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±10.1%

Historical Avg

±5.2%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±10.1% while ASO has averaged ±5.2% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.7%

30d HV

40.9%

Calls (14K)P/C Ratio: 0.95Puts (18K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Academy beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by about 4.5%, confirming a recovery narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may remain stable but could see cautious trading as investors await further guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of around 3.5%, reflecting ongoing concerns about the company's performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on inventory levels and supply chain efficiency.
2Insights into consumer spending patterns and preferences.
3Management's outlook on the competitive landscape in the retail sector.
4Details on any new product launches or promotional strategies.
5Comments on seasonal sales performance and upcoming trends.