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ASO Stock Forecast: Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$48
−1.93% on the day

The 19 Wall Street analysts covering Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $59 — +23.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 72 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$3.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
72 / 100
Median analyst target
$59
Analysts covering
19
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.3%
1M
+3.3%
YTD
−3.5%
1Y
−11.6%
From 52W high
−21.2%
From 52W low
+15.9%
$41
$61
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ASO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
72 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
81
Growth
79
Volatility
74
Issuance
70
Quality
70
Revisions
62
Momentum
46
Accruals
33
Size
31

Value (81): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Accruals (33): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (31): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

ASO stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ASO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$50$60$70$80Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ASOHigh $78Median $59Low $50

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says19 analysts
9 Buy10 Hold0 Sell
Low $50Median $59High $78

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +23.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
7 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
7 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$60 → $55
11 June 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
10 June 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy—
10 June 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
10 June 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
10 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
10 June 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
14 May 2026Stephens & Co.InitiatesOverweight—
8 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
8 Apr 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
8 Apr 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
7 Apr 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
18 Mar 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
18 Mar 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
18 Mar 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsOutperform—
18 Mar 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
18 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
18 Mar 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
17 Mar 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ASO appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

ASO analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+2.5%
Analysts raising
15
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
8.6×

Cheaper than 61% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.5×

Cheaper than 83% of US stocks

Price / book
1.4×

Cheaper than 58% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.3×

Cheaper than 48% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
6.7%

Higher than 43% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
14.4%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Gross margin
33.2%

Higher than 40% of US stocks

Operating margin
5.2%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Net margin
6.2%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
18.8%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.9%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.3%

Higher than 31% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

ASO vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Retail
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ASOAcademy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.$3.0B
72
RHRH$3.4B
32
BOBSBob’s Discount Furniture, Inc.$2.5B
1
BBWIBath & Body Works, Inc.$3.9B
79
SVVSavers Value Village, Inc.$1.6B
34
SBHSally Beauty Holdings, Inc.$1.6B
81
EYENational Vision Holdings, Inc.$1.5B
63

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest ASO news & analysis

Instacart and Academy Sports + Outdoors Team Up for Same-Day Delivery in as Fast as an Hour

PRNewsWire · 10 Aug 2026positive

Instacart (Nasdaq: CART) announced a new partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) to bring Academy's catalog to the Instacart Marketplace, offering customers same-day delivery in as fast as an hour with no markups.

Why it matters — The partnership expands Academy's e-commerce reach through a major delivery platform, potentially attracting new customers and driving sales without added costs to shoppers.

All You Need to Know About Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) Rating Upgrade to Buy

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research upgraded Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The upgrade reflects growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects, and the report suggests ASO might move higher.

Why it matters — ASO watchers would care because the upgrade signals increased confidence in the company's earnings outlook.

ASO vs. AS: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published an article comparing Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) with Amer Sports, Inc. (AS) as potential value stock options in the Leisure and Recreation Products sector. The piece poses the question of which company currently offers value investors a better option.

Why it matters — ASO watchers would care because the article evaluates Academy Sports' value-investment appeal relative to sector peer Amer Sports.

Are Investors Undervaluing Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published an article questioning whether investors are undervaluing Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO), noting it uses a ranking system that emphasizes earnings estimates and revisions, along with value, growth, and momentum trends.

Why it matters — ASO watchers would care because the article suggests the stock may be undervalued based on the analytical framework Zacks uses to identify strong picks.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Advances Omnichannel Growth Strategy with Launch of Academy Retail Media

PRNewsWire · 30 July 2026positive

Academy Sports + Outdoors announced the launch of Academy Retail Media (ARM), a new retail media network that connects brands with the company's customers and aims to deliver measurable performance across online and in-store sales.

Why it matters — The launch of Academy Retail Media represents a new revenue and customer-engagement channel for ASO, building on its omnichannel growth strategy and brand partnerships.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ASO stock

What is the ASO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 19 Wall Street analysts covering Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $59, with estimates ranging from $50 to $78. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ASO stock a buy right now?

Of the 19 analysts covering Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc., 9 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. 72 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ASO?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. ranks 72 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (81 of 100).

Will ASO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 19 analysts implies +23.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. 72 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ASO stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ASO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $50 to $78 over the next 12 months.

How has ASO stock performed over the past year?

Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. returned -11.6% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. do?

Academy Sports and Outdoors is one of the nation's largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers, operating over 300 stores across multiple states. The company offers a comprehensive assortment of hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, alongside sports and leisure products, footwear, and apparel designed to serve customers across various budgets.

What is the latest news on ASO?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 10 Aug 2026): "Instacart and Academy Sports + Outdoors Team Up for Same-Day Delivery in as Fast as an Hour". Instacart (Nasdaq: CART) announced a new partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) to bring Academy's catalog to the Instacart Marketplace, offering customers same-day delivery in as fast as an hour with no markups.

Company

About Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.

Academy Sports and Outdoors is one of the nation's largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers, operating over 300 stores across multiple states. The company offers a comprehensive assortment of hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, alongside sports and leisure products, footwear, and apparel designed to serve customers across various budgets. Founded in 1938 in Texas, Academy has evolved into a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ, combining physical retail locations with e-commerce capabilities to reach customers nationwide. The company serves as the official sporting retailer for multiple collegiate athletic conferences and holds naming rights to major sporting events. Academy's retail model emphasizes value-driven pricing and curated product selection, positioning itself as a comprehensive destination for outdoor enthusiasts and sports participants seeking quality equipment and gear.

CEO Mr. Steven Paul Lawrence · 22,000 employees · United States · https://www.academy.com