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Escalade Announces Q4 2025 Results
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M&A
Guidance Update
- Escalade reported net sales of $62.6 million for Q4 2025, a 2.2% decline year-over-year, while gross margin improved 280 basis points to 27.7% of net sales due to lower operational costs and the accretive Gold Tip acquisition.
- The company achieved net income of $3.7 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, and saw cash flow from operations increase to $14.9 million in Q4 2025, supported by improved profitability and a 10% year-over-year decrease in inventory.
- Escalade completed the acquisition of AllCornhole in Q4 2025 and fully integrated Gold Tip Archery, which was accretive to Q4 results. The company also purchased a 110,000 sq ft facility to support growth in its safety and fitness categories.
- For 2026, Escalade plans to shift its focus from cost optimization to profitable growth, expects to increase capital expenditures, and aims to further reduce inventory levels. The company also anticipates a potential $4 million-$5 million refund from tariffs.
5 days ago
Escalade Reports Q4 2025 Results, Focuses on Profitable Growth
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Earnings
M&A
Guidance Update
- Escalade reported net income of $3.7 million or $0.27 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2025, with net sales declining 2.2%.
- The company achieved a 280 basis point improvement in gross margin to 27.7% of net sales in Q4 2025, primarily due to lower operational costs and the accretive Gold Tip acquisition.
- Escalade completed the acquisition of AllCornhole in Q4 2025 and fully integrated Gold Tip Archery, which was accretive to Q4 results, as it shifts its focus from cost optimization to profitable growth in 2026.
- Total inventory declined 10% year-over-year, contributing to $14.9 million in operating cash flow for Q4 2025, and the company repaid nearly $2 million of long-term debt.
- The company anticipates a potential refund of $4 million-$5 million related to tariffs, pending a Supreme Court decision.
5 days ago
Escalade Reports Q4 2025 Results with Improved Margins and Strategic Acquisitions
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Earnings
M&A
Demand Weakening
- Escalade reported net sales of $62.6 million for Q4 2025, a 2.2% decline year-over-year, but achieved a 280 basis point improvement in gross margin to 27.7% and increased net income to $3.7 million, or $0.27 per diluted share.
- The company demonstrated strong operational efficiency, reducing inventory by 10% year-over-year, generating $14.9 million in cash flow from operations, and repaying nearly $2 million of long-term debt, resulting in net leverage of 0.3x as of December 31, 2025.
- Strategic growth initiatives included the acquisition of AllCornhole and the full integration of Gold Tip Archery, which was accretive in Q4. For 2026, the company plans to shift its focus from cost optimization to profitable growth, with anticipated increases in capital expenditures and continued M&A.
- While monitoring a mixed consumer environment and emerging tariff policy changes, Escalade noted a potential refund of tariffs paid in the $4 million-$5 million range if a Supreme Court decision occasions it.
5 days ago
Escalade Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
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Dividends
M&A
- Escalade reported Q4 2025 net sales of $62.6 million, a 2.2% decrease year-over-year, and full-year 2025 net sales of $240.2 million, a 4.5% decrease.
- Net income for Q4 2025 increased to $3.7 million (or $0.27 per diluted share) from $2.7 million (or $0.19 per diluted share) in Q4 2024, with gross margin improving 280 basis points to 27.7%.
- The company's total debt decreased 27.9% to $18.5 million by the end of Q4 2025, resulting in a net leverage of 0.3x.
- Escalade announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.1525 per share.
- During Q4 2025, Escalade completed the acquisition of AllCornhole and integrated the Gold Tip Archery acquisition, which was immediately accretive.
5 days ago
Escalade Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
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Earnings
Dividends
Demand Weakening
- Escalade reported Q4 2025 net sales of $62.6 million, a 2.2% decrease, and full-year 2025 net sales of $240.2 million, a 4.5% decrease compared to 2024. Despite declining sales, Q4 2025 net income increased to $3.7 million ($0.27 per diluted share), and full-year 2025 net income reached $13.7 million ($0.99 per diluted share).
- The company achieved significant gross margin improvement, up 280 basis points to 27.7% in Q4 2025 and 219 basis points to 26.9% for the full year 2025.
- Escalade strengthened its balance sheet by reducing total debt by 27.9% and achieving net leverage of 0.3x at the end of Q4 2025. The company also increased its quarterly dividend to $0.1525 per share.
5 days ago
Escalade Acquires AllCornhole
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M&A
New Projects/Investments
- On December 16, 2025, Escalade, Inc. (ESCA) announced the acquisition of AllCornhole assets, a leading supplier of cornhole bags and equipment for competitive play.
- This strategic acquisition is expected to expand Escalade's presence in the tournament-level cornhole market, complementing its Victory Tailgate brand and enabling the company to provide equipment for players at all levels.
- The acquisition provides a platform for continued growth as cornhole evolves from a casual pastime into a nationally recognized sport, with professional athletes competing for significant prize money.
Dec 16, 2025, 11:30 PM
Escalade, Inc. Reports Q3 2025 Results, Announces Interim CEO, and Completes Gold Tip Acquisition
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Earnings
Management Change
M&A
- Escalade, Inc. reported net income of $5.6 million or $0.40 per diluted share on net sales of $67.8 million for the third quarter of 2025, with gross margins improving to 28.1% despite $4.3 million in tariff-related costs.
- Patrick J. Griffin was appointed Interim President and CEO on October 29, 2025, replacing Armin Boehm.
- The company completed the acquisition of Gold Tip from Revelyst during Q3 2025, which is expected to be accretive to earnings in 2026.
- Management anticipates cautious consumer spending and softer holiday sales in Q4 2025, with a shift towards premium products, but projects a lower tariff impact in Q4 compared to Q3.
- Escalade plans to continue its focus on debt reduction, consistent dividends, and opportunistic share repurchases, while also investing in its businesses and pursuing additional tuck-in acquisitions.
Oct 30, 2025, 3:00 PM
Escalade Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
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Dividends
M&A
- Escalade reported net sales of $67.8 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.40 for the third quarter of 2025, remaining largely consistent with the prior year.
- The company's gross margin improved significantly to 28.1%, an increase of 334 basis points compared to the prior-year period, driven by lower fixed costs and reduced inventory storage and handling costs.
- Operating income was $7.3 million and EBITDA was $8.6 million for Q3 2025, with the year-over-year decrease in EBITDA primarily attributed to a $3.9 million non-recurring gain on sale of assets in Q3 2024.
- Total debt decreased by 31.4% to $20.2 million as of September 30, 2025, leading to a net debt to trailing twelve-months EBITDA ratio of 0.7x.
- Escalade declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share and expanded its archery product portfolio through the acquisition of Gold Tip and Bee Stinger brands during the quarter.
Oct 30, 2025, 10:05 AM
Escalade Reports Q3 2025 Results and Announces CEO Change
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Earnings
Management Change
Dividends
- Escalade, Inc. reported net sales of $67.8 million for Q3 2025, a 0.1% increase year-over-year, and a gross margin of 28.1%, up from 24.8% in Q3 2024.
- Net income for Q3 2025 was $5.6 million, resulting in $0.40 diluted earnings per share, consistent with the prior-year period.
- Patrick J. Griffin was appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Escalade, effective October 29, 2025, replacing Armin Boehm.
- The company's net debt to trailing twelve-months EBITDA ratio improved to 0.7x as of September 30, 2025, down from 1.1x in the prior year, with total debt decreasing to $20.2 million.
- Escalade's Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, to be paid on January 12, 2026.
Oct 30, 2025, 10:01 AM
Escalade announces Interim President and CEO appointment
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CEO Change
Management Change
- Escalade, Inc. announced an executive management change on October 30, 2025.
- Patrick J. Griffin has been appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
- Mr. Griffin replaces Armin Boehm, who resigned from the Company.
- Mr. Griffin has served as Director and Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations for Escalade since August 2012, and has held various other roles at Escalade since 2002.
Oct 30, 2025, 10:00 AM
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