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Escalade(NASDAQ) ESCA

Current Price$19.14
Market Cap$265.47MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1986)+3,588%
5 Year+1%
1 Year+57%
1 Month+4%
Escalade last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 19.232026-07-21
Escalade stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+5.83%USD 18.172026-07-14
1 month+3.94%USD 18.502026-06-18
3 month+6.69%USD 18.022026-04-22
Year to date+46.52%USD 13.122025-12-31
1 year+56.75%USD 12.272025-07-21
3 year+50.8%USD 12.752023-07-21
5 year+0.85%USD 19.072021-07-22
Since inception+3,587.5%USD 0.521986-08-05

Escalade Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$265.47MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$240.46M

Net Income (TTM)

$15.46M

EPS (TTM)

$1.12

P/E Ratio

17.21

Dividend

$0.61

Beta (Volatility)

0.81 (Low)

Price

$19.14

Volume

11,678.823

Open

$19.23

Previous Close

$19.23

Daily Range

$18.67 - $19.23

52-Week Range

$11.41 - $21.32

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 31, 2026

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About Escalade

Escalade makes gear for indoor and outdoor sports. Their gear helps people play basketball, practice archery, and enjoy billiards. They sell items through big stores and online websites.

Gear for Home and Yard

  • Basketball Goals: Professional and residential hoops sold under brands like Goalrilla and Goaliath; includes portable and in-ground systems.
  • Archery Equipment: Bows, arrows, and accessories following the recent purchase of Gold Tip; serves recreational and competitive archers.
  • Indoor Games: Billiard tables, table tennis gear, and darting products; designed for family home recreation.
  • Pickleball Gear: Paddles, balls, and equipment sold under the Onix brand; caters to a growing leisure sport.
  • Fitness and Safety: Exercise steps and weights for home use; includes safety items like outdoor weights.

Growing Through New Brands

  • Acquired Gold Tip to increase market share in the archery equipment category.
  • Integrated the Gold Tip operations to drive sales growth in early 2026.
  • Expanded the billiards and safety product lines to meet rising consumer interest.
  • Developed direct-to-consumer e-commerce channels to reach shoppers directly online.

Staying Low Cost and Efficient

Escalade maintains a competitive position by combining domestic manufacturing with a global supply chain to manage costs. The company uses its established relationships with major retailers to bring new sports products to market efficiently.

Quarterly Performance Stats

  • Net sales reached $55.8 million in Q1 2026, up 0.6% year-over-year.
  • Operating income rose to $5.8 million in Q1 2026, up 59.8% from Q1 2025.
  • Gross margin improved to 30.7% in Q1 2026, up from 26.7% in the same period last year.
  • Free cash flow hit $5.3 million in Q1 2026, up 63% from $3.2 million in Q1 2025.
  • Total debt was reduced to $16.7 million by March 31, 2026, down $1.8 million from late 2025.

Escalade's Ongoing Evolution

Escalade has evolved into a diversified sporting goods provider through a strategy of acquiring established niche brands. This approach allows the company to maintain a presence across multiple leisure categories while focusing on operational efficiency.

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Industry

Leisure Products

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

444

CEO

Patrick Joseph Griffin, MBA

Website

www.escaladeinc.com

Headquarters

Evansville, IN 47711, US

ESCA Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

26.91%

Operating Margin

8.70%

Net Income Margin

6.43%

Return on Equity

8.97%

Return on Capital

9.70%

Return on Assets

6.80%

Earnings Yield

5.81%

Dividend Yield

3.15%

Payout Ratio

53.48%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$265.47MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

13.80M

Volume

11.68K

Avg. Volume

36.63K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$64.70M

Operating Income

$20.91M

EBITDA

$26.17M

Operating Cash Flow

$33.37M

Capital Expenditure

-$2.82M

Free Cash Flow

$30.55M

Cash & ST Invst.

$13.05M

Total Debt

$18.07M

Escalade Performance Analysis

Escalade annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 313,757,0000.0%
20232023-12-31USD 263,566,000-16.0%
20242024-12-31USD 251,510,000-4.6%
20252025-12-31USD 240,158,000-4.5%
Escalade sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-2.1%
Q32025-09-3024.8%
Q42025-12-31-7.7%
Q12026-03-31-10.8%
Escalade annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1.31-25.3%
20232023-12-31USD 0.71-46.2%
20242024-12-31USD 0.9230.8%
20252025-12-31USD 0.996.9%
Escalade sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-31.6%
Q32025-09-30207.7%
Q42025-12-31-32.5%
Q12026-03-3114.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$55.79M

+0.6%

Gross Profit

$16.57M

+16.5%

Gross Margin

29.70%

N/A

Market Cap

$265.47MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$597.91K

N/A

Employees

444

N/A

Net Income

$4.38M

+67.3%

EBITDA

$7.17M

+45.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$13.05M

+489.5%

Total Debt

$18.07M

-27.5%

Accounts Receivable

$46.66M

-4.6%

Inventory

$73.59M

-4.4%

Long Term Debt

$787.00K

-95.5%

Short Term Debt

$17.28M

+128.4%

Return on Assets

6.80%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

11.43%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$5.29M

+63.0%

Operating Cash Flow

$6.14M

+62.0%

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Questions About ESCA

What is the current price of Escalade?

Escalade is trading at $19.16 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Escalade?

Over the past 52 weeks, Escalade has traded between $11.41 and $21.32.

How much debt does Escalade have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Escalade reported total debt of $18.07M.

How much cash does Escalade have on hand?

Escalade reported $13.05M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Escalade’s dividend yield?

Escalade currently has a dividend yield of 3.15%.

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