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ASO raises FY2026 guidance after stronger Q2, signaling profitable growth

Sep 10, 2026, 10:25 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Beat and higher guidance typically support stock after a period of mixed expectations; upgrades from major banks add credibility, though modest pre-market decline tempers enthusiasm.

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Academy Sports beat on adjusted earnings and lifted its FY2026 outlook, signaling durable profitability amid consumer pressure. Revenue rose 3% to $1.647B, just shy of estimates, while EPS benefited from margin strength. The higher guidance could attract analyst upgrades and bolster sentiment, though near-term revenue growth remains modest and consumer spending remains constrained.

Q2 net sales $1.647B, up 3% YoY; just below $1.650B est.
Adjusted EPS $2.31, up 19.1% vs $1.94; beat $2.08 est.
FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance raised to $6.50-$6.90; GAAP $6.05-$6.45.
Shares fell 0.8% pre-market to $50.73; targets raised by Barclays/UBS.

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