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Escalade, Incorporated ESCA

Consumer Cyclical — Leisure
Dividend Champion (5y)
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
2.04
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — 1 2 — — — — 1 — — 4 —
Insider Ownership
40.30%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
268.03
Revenue
243.83
Net Income
23.07
Free Cash Flow
25.92
Net Debt
(1.51)
Current Ratio
3.21
Debt/Equity
0.08
P/E ratio
11.63
P/S ratio
1.10
P/B ratio
1.47
Past 5Y EPS Growth
12.97%
This Y EPS Growth
57.58%
Next Y EPS Growth
3.26%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
15.00%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
1.00
Annual Dividend Rate
0.60
Annual Dividend Yield
3.64%
total individual payouts
2026 0.61
—
—
—
—
2025 0.60
—
—
—
—
2024 0.60
—
—
—
—
2023 0.45
—
—
—
2022 0.60
—
—
—
—
2021 0.56
—
—
—
—
2020 0.53
—
—
—
—
2019 0.50
—
—
—
—
2018 0.50
—
—
—
—
2017 0.46
—
—
—
—
2016 0.44
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—
—
—
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 0.02 4.19 11.88 16.39
Receivables 49.99 48.77 46.32 44.61
Inventory 92.46 76.03 68.47 71.18
Other — — — 9.04
146.83 133.82 130.58 144.35
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 9.80 11.86 9.15 15.34
ST’ Debt 7.14 7.14 7.14 14.88
Other — — — —
33.26 34.50 30.48 44.96
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 55.79 57.70 — —
—
’25 55.48 54.33 67.79 62.56
240.16
’24 57.30 62.53 67.74 63.94
251.51
’23 56.93 67.77 73.36 65.51
263.57
’22 72.38 94.34 74.90 72.14
313.76
’21 59.19 99.68 81.30 73.44
313.61
’20 37.29 83.52 78.07 74.77
273.65
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 6.14 8.67 — —
—
’25 3.79 13.29 (0.96) 14.90
31.01
’24 0.01 13.29 10.46 12.29
36.05
’23 4.52 8.38 14.81 20.62
48.33
’22 (2.87) 2.60 (5.47) 14.32
8.58
’21 (10.24) 9.75 (2.55) 4.12
1.07
’20 3.86 12.88 (5.87) (8.24)
2.63
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 5.29 8.23 — —
—
’25 3.25 12.86 (1.26) 13.65
28.50
’24 (0.30) 12.52 15.82 11.94
39.98
’23 3.81 8.02 14.32 20.24
46.38
’22 (3.60) 1.79 (5.68) 14.00
6.50
’21 (11.65) 6.92 (6.56) 2.71
(8.58)
’20 3.51 12.17 (7.87) (10.63)
(2.82)
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 0.32 0.68 — —
—
’25 0.19 0.13 0.40 0.27
0.99
’24 0.13 0.20 0.40 0.19
0.93
’23 (0.07) 0.26 0.31 0.21
0.71
’22 0.49 0.42 0.22 0.20
1.31
’21 0.39 0.58 0.43 0.36
1.76
’20 0.14 0.61 0.71 0.36
1.82

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 9.25 10.22 12.34 11.41 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 17.50 22.01 20.52 16.99 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 593 479 457 444 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.53 0.55 0.55 0.54 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 313.76 263.57 251.51 240.16 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 23.47% 23.44% 24.73% 26.92% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 22.61 12.49 17.78 18.02 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.21% 4.74% 7.07% 7.50% ‡‡‡ — —
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 17.99 9.83 12.99 13.70 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.06 5.67 6.04 5.06 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 23.12 19.22 18.17 17.46 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 1.33 0.72 0.94 1.00 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.63 3.52 2.60 2.26 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.15) (0.14) 0.28 (0.18) ‡‡‡ — —
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.48 3.38 2.89 2.07 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11.68 12.00 12.21 12.60 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 13.57 13.71 13.84 13.75 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8.05 28.08 15.03 13.63 ‡‡‡‡ — —
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.46 1.05 0.79 0.77 ‡‡‡ — —
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.92 1.68 1.17 1.07 ‡‡‡ — —
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.75 1.25 0.87 0.80 ‡‡‡‡ — —
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 36.33 7.08 5.48 6.74 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8.58 48.33 36.05 31.01 ‡‡‡ — —
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (2.07) (1.94) 3.93 (2.51) — — —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.50 46.38 39.98 28.50 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 149.26 113.57 99.33 100.09 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ — ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 94.88 50.90 25.60 18.45 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 90.91 50.88 21.40 6.57 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 158.48 164.58 169.00 173.22 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.54% 3.56% 5.42% 6.11% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.59% 5.17% 6.57% 6.51% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11.79% 6.09% 7.79% 8.01% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Escalade Incorporated (ESCA), a niche sporting goods maker, rode a pandemic-fueled boom with revenue surging 73% to $313.8 million in 2022, only to contract 20% by 2024 amid normalization and softer demand. Yet, the company shows signs of stabilization through sharp operational efficiency—revenue per employee up 58% despite a 35% workforce cut—and resilient gross margins around 24-27%, buffering commodity volatility in a low-margin business.

Balance sheet strength stands out as a key buffer: debt slashed 73% to $26 million, net debt down 76%, equity up 66%, and free cash flow robust at $40 million in 2024, enabling deleveraging and dividend coverage. Valuation looks compelling with P/E at 15, P/S at 0.79, and EV/FCF at 5.5—reasonable versus peers and history—positioning it as a steady cyclical play if consumer spending rebounds.

Caution flags include ongoing revenue headwinds (projected -7% in 2025), persistent insider selling with no buys, and middling ROE/ROIC amid macro pressures like high rates. Analysts see 42% upside, but the risk-reward warrants monitoring for an inflection; delve deeper for the full risk assessment.

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Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) Latest News

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4 Aug

3 transcript www.fool.com, 10:28 AM
Escalade (ESCA) held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results, operations and outlook. Quarterly earnings releases and calls supply financial metrics and guidance that typically move near-term stock sentiment.

31 Jul

3 transcript www.fool.com, 12:05 AM
Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) held its Q2 2026 earnings call to discuss financial results and company outlook. Quarterly earnings updates provide performance details that influence near-term sentiment without guaranteed long-term shifts.

30 Jul

3 app.moby.co, 9:22 PM
Escalade, Incorporated held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering quarterly financial results and business outlook. Quarterly earnings updates typically provide performance details that can shift near-term investor sentiment without guaranteeing major long-term changes.

3 transcript , 7:03 PM
Escalade Inc (ESCA) reported strong sales growth and margin improvements during its Q2 2026 earnings call. Q2 2026 earnings highlights show sales and margin gains that may lift near-term financial results and sentiment without major strategic shifts.

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 1:04 PM
Escalade Q2 earnings call covers financial results, operational updates and outlook for the sporting goods company. Quarterly earnings provide moderate insight into financial health and near-term expectations.

3 , 6:00 AM
Escalade Incorporated (ESCA) released its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases typically influence short-term stock valuation and investor views.

2 May

3 Simply Wall St., 8:59 AM
Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) excels in earnings growth, ticking all key boxes for strong financial performance. Earnings growth highlights positively affect ESCA's financial trajectory and investor sentiment without transformative changes.

1 May

3 Zacks, 8:55 AM
Escalade (ESCA) displays strong momentum indicators, including rising stock price, improving fundamentals, and positive technical signals, positioning it for continued upward trajectory. Momentum persistence moderately influences market sentiment and short-term performance without altering core operations.

30 Apr

3 www.marketbeat.com, 2:24 PM
Escalade Incorporated (ESCA) Q1 earnings call highlights key financial results, revenue growth, margin improvements, and optimistic outlook amid market challenges. Q1 earnings highlights offer moderate insights into financial performance and strategy, influencing short-term investor sentiment without transformative shifts.

3 PR Newswire, 6:30 AM
Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) reported first quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings disclosure affects financial performance and market sentiment but represents routine reporting.

15 Apr

3 Zacks, 8:55 AM
Escalade (ESCA) stock's recent strength could persist with robust sporting goods sales, growing recreation demand, effective inventory control, solid financial metrics, and favorable industry tailwinds. Ongoing sales growth and market demand support moderate positive effects on ESCA's performance amid balanced competitive factors.

10 Apr

4 Zacks, 12:00 PM
Escalade Incorporated (ESCA) positioned as new Strong Buy stock due to compelling operational strengths, financial metrics, and growth potential. Strong Buy designation signals major positive shift in investor sentiment and potential trajectory alteration for ESCA.

30 Mar

3 Zacks, 8:55 AM
Escalade (ESCA) qualifies as a prime pick for trend investing, leveraging momentum in game, sports equipment, and leisure sectors amid rising consumer demand. Alignment with trend investing highlights moderate potential for improved market sentiment and performance through sector momentum.

13 Mar

4 PR Newswire, 8:00 AM
Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) appoints Patrick J. Griffin as Chief Executive Officer and President. New CEO appointment signals major leadership change with potential to reshape strategic direction and market performance.

27 Feb

4 app.moby.co, 8:04 PM
Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) Q4 2025 earnings call summary covers financial results, operational highlights, and forward-looking guidance for the quarter. Q4 earnings call reveals financial performance and strategic outlook that significantly shape investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

4 GuruFocus.com, 6:01 PM
Escalade Inc (ESCA) Q4 2025 earnings call highlights strategic acquisitions and operational improvements driving growth amid positive financial performance. Strategic acquisitions indicate major growth initiatives likely to significantly boost future performance and investor sentiment.

4 www.marketbeat.com, 12:39 PM
Escalade Incorporated (ESCA) released Q4 earnings call highlights, reporting financial results, operational updates, strategic initiatives, and forward-looking guidance for the indoor-outdoor recreation products company. Q4 earnings highlights detail financial performance and strategic outlook, significantly influencing investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

4 transcript www.fool.com, 12:13 PM
Escalade (ESCA) released its Q4 2025 earnings call transcript, covering fourth-quarter financial results, management discussion, analyst questions, and forward-looking guidance. Q4 earnings call transcripts reveal comprehensive financial performance and strategic outlook, poised to significantly influence investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

4 Associated Press Finance, 6:14 AM
Escalade Incorporated (ESCA) released its Q4 earnings snapshot, detailing quarterly financial results. Q4 earnings snapshots disclose key financial metrics that significantly influence stock performance and investor outlook.

4 PR Newswire, 6:00 AM
Escalade Incorporated (ESCA) reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, highlighting financial performance for the period. Quarterly and annual earnings reports directly shape investor perceptions of financial health and stock trajectory.

5 Jan

3 Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St., 6:45 AM
Escalade, Incorporated (NASDAQ:ESCA) is facing scrutiny due to its weak financial performance, which raises concerns about the sustainability of its current stock momentum. Analysts are questioning whether the company's financial struggles could hinder its growth prospects and affect investor confidence, potentially leading to a decline in share price. The situation calls for close monitoring as market reactions may vary based on future developments. Weak financials may moderately influence investor sentiment and performance, but other factors could balance the overall impact.

24 Dec

3 Zacks, 9:40 AM
Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) is currently being evaluated for potential undervaluation in the stock market. Analysts are considering various factors, including the company's financial performance, market position, and recent developments that could influence its future trajectory. Investors are encouraged to assess whether the stock presents a buying opportunity based on its current valuation metrics and market conditions. Current evaluations suggest a moderately noticeable influence on Escalade's financial performance and market sentiment.

16 Dec

4 PR Newswire, 6:30 PM
Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) has announced the acquisition of AllCornhole, a prominent brand in the rapidly expanding cornhole market. This strategic move aims to enhance Escalade's product offerings and market presence in the recreational sports sector, capitalizing on the growing popularity of cornhole as a leisure activity. Acquiring AllCornhole is a significant strategic move that could enhance Escalade's competitive positioning and market share in a growing industry.

15 Dec

3 Simply Wall St., 5:17 AM
Escalade, Incorporated (NASDAQ:ESCA) is facing investor concerns regarding its returns on capital. Analysts are questioning the company's ability to generate adequate returns, which may impact its attractiveness to potential investors. The scrutiny comes amid broader market trends and competitive pressures that could affect Escalade's financial performance and strategic direction. Concerns about returns on capital may moderately influence investor sentiment and financial performance.

8 Dec

3 Zacks, 9:40 AM
Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) is currently being evaluated for its value as a stock. Analysts are considering various financial metrics and market conditions to determine if ESCA presents a strong investment opportunity. Factors such as earnings growth, valuation ratios, and market trends are being analyzed to assess the company's potential for future performance. Investors are encouraged to weigh these considerations carefully before making investment decisions. Current evaluations suggest a moderate influence on Escalade's financial performance and market positioning.

24 Nov

3 Simply Wall St., 5:15 AM
Escalade, Incorporated (NASDAQ:ESCA) has faced a challenging five-year period, resulting in unprofitable outcomes for investors. The company's stock performance has been lackluster, reflecting broader market trends and internal challenges. Despite efforts to improve operations and product offerings, the financial results have not met expectations, leading to concerns about future growth and profitability. The company's ongoing struggles and unprofitability may moderately influence investor sentiment and financial performance.

20 Nov

3 Zacks, 9:40 AM
Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) is being evaluated by value investors for potential stock purchases. The company has shown resilience in its financial performance, with a focus on strategic growth and market positioning. Analysts are weighing the company's fundamentals against current market conditions to determine if it presents a viable investment opportunity. Factors such as revenue trends, competitive landscape, and overall economic indicators are being considered in this assessment. Moderate influence is expected due to the company's financial performance and strategic growth initiatives.

2 Nov

3 Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St., 7:32 AM
Escalade, Incorporated (NASDAQ:ESCA) has announced a dividend payout of $0.15 per share. This dividend reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders. The payment is scheduled for distribution to shareholders on record as of a specified date, reinforcing Escalade's financial stability and shareholder-friendly policies. The dividend payout indicates financial health and may positively influence investor sentiment, but it is not expected to significantly alter the company's overall trajectory.

31 Oct

3 Simply Wall St., 4:20 AM
Escalade, Incorporated reported a profit margin boost due to a one-off gain, raising concerns about the sustainability of its earnings quality. Analysts are questioning whether this increase reflects genuine operational strength or is merely a temporary financial benefit. The implications of this gain on future performance and investor confidence are under scrutiny as the company navigates its financial landscape. The one-off gain may affect perceptions of earnings quality and investor confidence, but it is not expected to fundamentally alter the company's trajectory.

30 Oct

4 GuruFocus.com, 9:09 PM
Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) reported strong margins in its Q3 2025 earnings call, highlighting successful strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. The company emphasized its commitment to innovation and growth, showcasing improved financial performance and operational efficiency. Management expressed optimism about future prospects, driven by ongoing investments and a robust product pipeline. Strategic acquisitions and strong margins indicate significant potential for future growth and improved market positioning.
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