Academy Sports & Outdoors Reports Q2 Sales Growth and Raises Full-Year Guidance
Academy Sports + Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO) has reported a positive shift in its financial performance for the second fiscal quarter of 2025. The company, which operates over 300 stores across the United States, announced a 3.3% increase in net sales, reaching $1.6 billion. This growth was accompanied by a 0.2% rise in comparable sales, marking the first quarter of positive comparable sales growth since 2021 and the third consecutive quarter of improvement in this key metric.
The growth in sales was primarily driven by a significant 17.7% surge in eCommerce sales and robust performance from new store openings. Despite these positive developments, the company’s GAAP diluted earnings per share were reported at $1.85, while the adjusted EPS, which is often used by analysts, was $1.94. This figure slightly missed some consensus expectations.
Academy Sports acknowledged that while sales are on an upward trajectory, profitability faced challenges due to increased expenses related to investments in new stores and technology. Based on its performance in the first half of the fiscal year, the company has updated its fiscal 2025 guidance. The lower end of its sales forecast has been raised, with the new range set at a decline of 3% to a gain of 1%. Additionally, the company expects its adjusted earnings per share to be between $5.60 and $6.30.
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Earnings Report Preview
In anticipation of its Q2 2025 earnings report, Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. was the subject of a preview, highlighting key areas of interest for investors and analysts. The company’s performance in the second quarter, particularly its sales growth and adjustments to its full-year guidance, were focal points of discussion. As the company continues to navigate the challenges and opportunities within the consumer discretionary sector, its strategies for growth, especially in eCommerce and new store openings, remain critical to its overall financial health and market position.
Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc., with a market capitalization of $3.74 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.39, continues to serve customers nationwide, offering a wide range of sports products. For more detailed information on their products and services, interested parties are encouraged to visit their website at www.academy.com .