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

by · The Markets Daily

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO) recently:

  • 6/11/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c)” to “hold (c-)”.
  • 6/11/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $55.00 to $50.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
  • 6/10/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $56.00 to $55.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 6/10/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $56.00 to $55.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 6/10/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its “hold” rating reaffirmed by Wells Fargo & Company.
  • 6/10/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its price target lowered by Wells Fargo & Company from $56.00 to $50.00. They now have a “positive” rating on the stock.
  • 6/10/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its price target lowered by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from $67.00 to $60.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • 6/10/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its price target lowered by Truist Financial Corporation from $54.00 to $52.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
  • 6/10/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors had its price target lowered by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $60.00 to $59.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 5/13/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors is now covered by Stephens. They set an “overweight” rating and a $78.00 price target on the stock.
  • 5/13/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors was upgraded by Stephens to “strong-buy”.
  • 4/20/2026 – Academy Sports and Outdoors was given a new $54.00 price target by Truist Financial Corporation.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, July 16th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 18th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 18th. Academy Sports and Outdoors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 10.56%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Academy Sports and Outdoors

In other news, Director Jeffrey C. Tweedy sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.00, for a total transaction of $240,000.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 7,835 shares in the company, valued at approximately $470,100. This represents a 33.80% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 3.62% of the stock is currently 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.

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