The Latest Breaking News from ASO

Despite continuing logistical disruptions, the outdoor-focused retail industry is expected to benefit from rising demand as we head into summer. So, we think it could be wise now to bet on quality outdoor-focused retail stocks Vista Outdoor (VSTO), Johnson Outdoors (JOUT), Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO), and Columbia Sportswear (COLM).…

Stephens analyst Daniel Imbro raised the price target on Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc (NASDAQ:ASO) to $70 from $68 and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares. The revised price target implies a 75% upside. The analyst cites the company's Q4 as another quarter of solid margin leverage. The analysts added that the current valuation…

Academy Sports And Outdoors Inc (NASDAQ:ASO) reported fourth-quarter FY21 sales growth of 13.2% year-on-year, to $1.81 billion, beating the consensus of $1.77 billion. Net sales increased 32.0% versus Q4 FY19. Comparable sales increased 13.1% versus last year. E-Commerce sales rose 22.7%. Adjusted EPS of $1.61 beat the consensus of $1.42. The gross margin…

Outdoor recreation increased with the easing of the pandemic-related restrictions last year, and 2022 is expected to follow that pattern as people become increasingly conscientious about their mental and physical well-being. Furthermore, hybrid working arrangements provide people with greater scope to participate in outdoor recreational activities. So, against this backdrop,…