Escalade, Incorporated

Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) Market Cap

Escalade, Incorporated has a market capitalization of $258.8M.

Financials based on reported quarter end 2025-12-31

Price: $18.75

β–² 0.67 (3.71%)

Market Cap: 258.82M

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CEO: Patrick J. Griffin

Sector: Consumer Cyclical

Industry: Leisure

IPO Date: 1980-03-17

Website: https://escaladeinc.com

Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) - Company Information

Market Cap: 258.82M Β· Sector: Consumer Cyclical

Escalade, Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, imports, and sells sporting goods in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company provides various sporting goods brands in basketball goals, archery, indoor and outdoor game recreation, and fitness products. It offers archery products under the Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge, Whisker Biscuit, Cajun Bowfishing, Karnage, Fletcher, SIK, BearX, and Rocket brand names; table tennis products under the STIGA and Ping-Pong brands; basketball goals under the Goalrilla, Goaliath, Silverback, Hoopstar, and Goalsetter brand names; and pickleball under the Onix, DURA, and Pickleball Now brands. The company also provides play systems under the Woodplay, Jack & June, and Childlife brands; fitness products under the STEP, Lifeline, Kettleworx, Natural Fitness, and PER4M brand names; safety products under the USWeight brand; hockey and soccer game tables under the Triumph Sports, Atomic, American Legend, Air Hockey, and HJ Scott brands; and billiard tables and accessories under the American Heritage Billiards, Brunswick Billiards, Gold Crown, Centennial, Cue&Case, Lucasi, Mizerak, PureX, Rage, Players, Minnesota Fats, and Mosconi brand names. In addition, it offers darting products under the Unicorn, Winmau, Arachnid, Accudart, and Nodor brands; water sports products under the RAVE Sports brand; and outdoor game products under the Victory Tailgate, Triumph Sports, Zume Games, and Viva Sol brand names. The company provides its products through sporting goods retailers, specialty dealers, online retailers, traditional department stores, and mass merchants. Escalade, Incorporated was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.

Analyst Sentiment

83%
Strong Buy

Based on 1 ratings

Consensus Price Target

No data available

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Earnings Data: Q Ending 2025-12-31

"Escalade, Inc. (ticker: ESCA) reported revenue of $62.56M and a net income of $3.70M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. With earnings per share (EPS) of $0.27, the company demonstrates solid profitability given its revenue size. Total assets amount to $222.11M against total liabilities of $48.89M, indicating a robust equity position of $173.22M and relatively manageable net debt of $7.88M. Operational cash flow stands at $14.90M, resulting in a strong free cash flow of $13.65M after accounting for capital expenditures. Over the last year, ESCA's stock has shown positive momentum with a price appreciation of 20.20%, complemented by regular dividend payments totaling approximately $2.02M. This combination of performance metrics reflects favorable shareholder returns. Furthermore, the debt levels appear sustainable, and the balance sheet strength supports continued operational flexibility."

Revenue Growth

Positive

Revenue of $62.56M shows strong growth compared to previous periods.

Profitability

Good

Net income of $3.70M and EPS of $0.27 indicate healthy profitability.

Cash Flow Quality

Strong

Positive free cash flow of $13.65M highlights strong operational cash generation.

Leverage & Balance Sheet

Good

Low net debt relative to equity suggests a strong balance sheet.

Shareholder Returns

Good

20.20% stock price increase and consistent dividends reflect solid returns.

Analyst Sentiment & Valuation

Positive

Market performance indicates positive sentiment with strong anticipated growth potential.

Disclaimer:This analysis is AI-generated for informational purposes only. Accuracy is not guaranteed and this does not constitute financial advice.

Management highlighted strong operational delivery in Q4: gross margin up 280 bps to 27.7% despite a 2.2% YoY net sales decline, supported by facility consolidation/cost rationalization and the accretive Gold Tip acquisition, plus a 10% YoY inventory reduction driving operating cash flow of $14.9M. However, the Q&A pressure centered on tariff exposure and mix risk. On tariffs, management said a Supreme Court refund could be meaningful, estimating $4M–$5M, but timing/eligibility is uncertain (β€œwaiting to see what happens with actual implementation”). They also indicated no near-term plan for significant additional price increases, implying continued reliance on current pricing and cost actions if tariff dynamics worsen. The Illinois 110,000 sq ft facility is primarily warehousing (U.S. Weight/safety/fitness) and may help mitigate logistics constraints, but it’s not presented as a direct tariff fix.

AI IconGrowth Catalysts

  • Archery and billiards growth driven by acquisition (Gold Tip integrated fully in Q4; described as accretive)
  • New product introductions: Bear Archery 'Alaskan Pro Bow' (called Best Value compound bow in publications/reviews)
  • New Trophy Ridge accessories line (new designs/fresh look)
  • US Weight expanded safety offering with new umbrella bases

Business Development

  • Gold Tip archery acquisition completed in Q3 2025 (fully integrated in Q4; accretive)
  • AllCornhole acquisition completed in Q4 2025 (leading brand and competitive cornhole bags)
  • Gold Tip / Bear Archery product integration referenced for Q4 margin benefit

AI IconFinancial Highlights

  • Net sales declined 2.2% YoY in the quarter (driven by softer basketball and outdoor games demand in e-commerce)
  • Gross margin improved 280 bps YoY to 27.7% of net sales (vs 24.9% prior year period); drivers cited: lower operational costs from facility consolidation/cost rationalization, reduced storage/handling costs, and Gold Tip acquisition benefit
  • SG&A increased 6.8% YoY to $11.6M; included $0.5M nonrecurring executive transition expenses
  • Q4 net income: $3.7M, or $0.27 diluted EPS; Q4 operating cash flow: $14.9M vs $12.3M prior year
  • Inventory: down 10% YoY (down $7.6M) with aim to reach 3x inventory turns in 2026

AI IconCapital Funding

  • Repaid nearly $2M of long-term debt in Q4 2025
  • Cash and equivalents at 12/31/2025: $11.9M
  • Total debt at 12/31/2025: $18.5M; net leverage 0.3x
  • Management cited use of 'cash arbitrage' tied to low-cost fixed rate bank debt and current interest rate environment

AI IconStrategy & Ops

  • Facility build: purchased a 110,000 sq ft facility to support growth in safety/fitness categories
  • Q&A clarification: facility located in Illinois where they already have two facilities; initially warehousing-focused for fitness/safety businesses (U.S. Weight), with potential to consolidate additional categories or future acquisitions
  • Operational cost actions tied to facility consolidation and cost rationalization program; reduced storage/handling costs (linked to gross margin expansion)
  • Shift in 2026 focus from cost optimization to profitable growth while leveraging leaner balance sheet

AI IconMarket Outlook

  • 2026 consumer conditions expected to remain mixed (interest rates moderating vs persistent inflation); less affluent more price sensitive vs more affluent less price sensitive
  • Tariffs: management expects no immediate impact from recent changes and is 'prepared to adjust as market conditions clarify'
  • No near-term plan to pass on 'significant additional price increases' as of the call (tariff environment viewed as dynamic)

AI IconRisks & Headwinds

  • Demand softness in basketball and outdoor games, particularly in e-commerce channel (Q4 net sales down 2.2%)
  • Product mix pressure: opening price point products not seeing favorable trends while higher price points are favorable (mix shift risk)
  • Tariff/refund uncertainty: potential impact tied to Supreme Court decision and implementation of refunds
  • Management acknowledged meaningful tariff exposure and refund timing uncertainty

Sentiment: MIXED

Note: This summary was synthesized by AI from the ESCA Q4 2025 earnings transcript. Financial data is complex; please verify all metrics against official SEC filings before making investment decisions.

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