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Nov 01, 2025
Academy Sports Q3 2025 Earnings Report
Academy Sports reported higher net income and EPS in Q3 2025, driven by improved gross margin and record Black Friday sales.
Key Takeaways
Academy Sports delivered solid Q3 2025 results with revenue growth and margin expansion despite a decline in comparable sales. Net income and EPS improved year over year, supported by strong eCommerce growth and successful store expansion.
Net income rose to $71.6 million, up from $65.8 million last year.
Adjusted EPS increased to $1.14, from $0.98 in Q3 2024.
eCommerce sales jumped 22.2% year-over-year.
Opened 11 new stores, bringing total store count to 317.
Revenue by Geographic Location
Forward Guidance
Academy narrowed full-year sales guidance and raised gross margin expectations for FY2025, anticipating a strong holiday finish.
Positive Outlook
- Raised gross margin guidance to a range of 34.3% to 34.5%
- Narrowed sales decline guidance to between -2.0% and 0%
- Expected adjusted EPS between $5.65 and $6.15
- Tax rate expected at 23.5%
- Continued strength in new store performance and eCommerce
Challenges Ahead
- Comparable sales still expected to decline or remain flat for the year
- Lower free cash flow vs. previous year
- Inventory per store increased in dollar terms
- Share repurchases down significantly year-over-year
- Operating margin pressure from higher SG&A costs
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