Academy Sports & Outdoors Reports Mixed FY25 Results, Boosts Dividend 15%, and Issues Positive FY26 Guidance

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Academy Sports & Outdoors announced its Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results, a 15% increase in its quarterly dividend, and issued positive guidance for fiscal year 2026, projecting sales and EPS growth.

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• Mixed Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

  For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, net sales increased 2.0% to $6.05 billion, but diluted GAAP EPS decreased 3.3% to $5.54. Fourth quarter net sales grew 2.5% to $1.72 billion, and diluted GAAP EPS rose 4.8% to $1.98.

• Quarterly Dividend Increased by 15%

  The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, representing an approximately 15% increase from the previous payment, payable on April 10, 2026.

• Positive Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance Issued

  For fiscal year 2026, the company expects net sales between $6.18 billion and $6.36 billion (midpoint up 3.5%) and diluted GAAP EPS between $5.65 and $6.15 (midpoint up 6.5%).

• Continued Store Expansion and Share Repurchase Program

  Academy opened 24 new stores in fiscal 2025 and plans to open an additional 20-25 stores in fiscal 2026. The company also has approximately $437 million remaining on its current share repurchase authorization.

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Academy Sports & Outdoors reported mixed financial results for fiscal year 2025, with full-year sales increasing but GAAP EPS declining. However, the company delivered a strong fourth quarter with sales and EPS growth. More importantly, management demonstrated confidence in future performance by increasing the quarterly dividend by 15% and providing optimistic guidance for fiscal year 2026, projecting growth in both sales and earnings per share. The continued strategic focus on new store expansion and a substantial remaining share repurchase authorization further support a positive outlook, suggesting potential for improved shareholder returns and operational growth.