Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates for Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO)

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 4/20/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors was given a new $54.00 price target by Truist Financial Corporation.
• 4/8/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by B. Riley Financial, Inc..
• 4/8/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $52.00 to $56.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 4/8/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $49.00 to $55.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 4/8/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its price target raised by Guggenheim from $60.00 to $65.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 3/18/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $56.00 to $60.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 3/18/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $60.00 to $56.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 3/18/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its price target lowered by Wells Fargo & Company from $57.00 to $52.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 3/18/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $59.00 to $49.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 3/17/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its price target lowered by Truist Financial Corporation from $59.00 to $52.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 3/17/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Jefferies Financial Group Inc.. They now have a $61.00 price target on the stock.
• 3/17/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by Telsey Advisory Group. They now have a $65.00 price target on the stock.
• 3/11/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by Telsey Advisory Group. They now have a $65.00 price target on the stock.
• 3/10/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $54.00 to $60.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 20th were given a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. This is a positive change from Academy Sports and Outdoors’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.13. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 20th. Academy Sports and Outdoors’s payout ratio is currently 10.79%.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Jeffrey C. Tweedy sold 4,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.00, for a total value of $240,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 7,835 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $470,100. This represents a 33.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 3.62% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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.