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Maddie Chekhon

Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at Bank of America Corp. /de/

Maddie Chekhon is a Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at Bank of America Corporation, specializing in coverage of telecommunications and media companies with a focus on large-cap players such as Verizon, AT&T, and Comcast. Known for her thorough analytical approach, she has consistently delivered investment recommendations with a documented success rate above industry average, frequently cited on research platforms for her strong performance and accurate calls. Maddie began her career in equity research in the early 2010s, previously holding analytical roles at Citigroup before joining Bank of America in 2018. She holds FINRA registrations including Series 7 and Series 63, and has earned recognition for her sector expertise and credible research contributions within institutional finance.

Maddie Chekhon's questions to Academy Sports & Outdoors (ASO) leadership

Question · Q2 2025

Maddie Chekhon inquired about the inventory growth outlook for the second half of the year and requested more detailed performance color on the apparel, footwear, outdoor, and ammunition categories.

Answer

CEO Steve Lawrence and CFO Carl Ford expect inventory on a units-per-store basis to normalize by year-end after a Q2 increase of 4.6%. They reported that apparel and footwear were the strongest categories, both up nearly 4%, while the ammunition business remains challenged due to oversupply and price sensitivity, though its trend improved slightly from Q1.

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Question · Q2 2026

Maddie Chekhon asked about expected inventory growth in the second half of the year, and requested more specific color on Q2 category performance, particularly apparel and footwear versus outdoor, and the trend of the ammo business compared to Q1.

Answer

CEO Steve Lawrence stated that inventory units per store were up 4.6% in Q2 (down from 6.5% in Q1) and are expected to normalize by year-end as pulled-forward inventory sells through. He noted apparel and footwear were the strongest businesses, both up almost equally, with outdoor close behind. Ammo remains challenged, though Q2 trends were slightly better than Q1, facing supply and price sensitivity issues. CFO Carl Ford added that footwear and apparel were up 3.7%-3.8%, and outdoor was up 2.5%, with three of four divisions showing positive comps.

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