The earnings call highlighted Escalade's strategic initiatives in managing costs, optimizing inventory, and launching new products, which were positive aspects. However, these were balanced by challenges such as a decline in sales, tariff-related headwinds, and a decrease in earnings, resulting in a neutral overall sentiment.

Company Guidance

During the second quarter of 2025, Escalade Inc. faced a challenging environment with net sales declining by approximately 13% year-over-year, impacted by a $1.6 million tariff-related headwind and $900,000 from exiting certain categories. Despite these challenges, the company achieved a gross margin of 24.7%, an increase of 56 basis points from the previous year, thanks to lower manufacturing and logistics costs. Notably, inventory was reduced by approximately $14 million, enhancing operational flexibility. The company reported net income of $1.8 million or $0.13 per diluted share, with EBITDA decreasing by $1.9 million to $3.9 million. They maintained a strong cash position, providing $13.3 million from operations, and reduced net debt to 0.5x trailing 12-month EBITDA. Escalade continues to focus on product innovation and supply chain resiliency, successfully launching new products like the ONIX Hype pickleball paddles and STIGA Paragon table tennis table. Looking forward, the company anticipates increased tariff-related expenses in the second half of the year but aims to offset these through strategic pricing and cost-sharing agreements with sourcing partners.

Gross Margin Improvement

Escalade expanded its gross margin by nearly 60 basis points due to lower manufacturing and logistics costs, despite a $1.6 million tariff-related headwind.

Inventory Optimization

The company reduced inventory by approximately $14 million compared to the prior year quarter, enhancing flexibility and driving working capital efficiencies.

Market Share Maintenance

Despite a decline in overall sales, Escalade maintained or gained market share in key categories such as basketball, safety, archery, and recreational games.

Successful Product Launches

The company launched innovative products like the ONIX Hype and Hype Pro pickleball paddles and the flagship STIGA Paragon table tennis table.

Debt and Cash Management

Escalade repaid approximately $2 million in debt, reduced net leverage to 0.5x trailing 12 months EBITDA, and increased its cash position.

Escalade (ESCA) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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ESCA Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 23, 2025	2025 (Q3)	- / -	0.4	―	―	―
Aug 01, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.23 / 0.13	0.2	-35.00% (-0.07)	―
May 05, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.13 / 0.19	0.13	46.15% (+0.06)	―
Feb 26, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.20 / 0.19	0.21	-9.52% (-0.02)	―
Oct 24, 2024	2024 (Q3)	- / 0.40	0.31	29.03% (+0.09)	―
Jul 25, 2024	2024 (Q2)	- / 0.20	0.26	-23.08% (-0.06)	―
Apr 25, 2024	2024 (Q1)	- / 0.13	-0.07	285.71% (+0.20)	―
Mar 29, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.29 / 0.21	0.2	5.00% (<+0.01)	―
Oct 26, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.31 / 0.31	0.22	40.91% (+0.09)	―
Jul 27, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.15 / 0.26	0.42	-38.10% (-0.16)	―

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ESCA Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 01, 2025	$12.29	$11.78	-4.15%
May 05, 2025	$15.15	$14.68	-3.10%
Feb 26, 2025	$15.33	$15.43	+0.65%
Oct 24, 2024	$13.15	$12.86	-2.21%

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