Escalade Inc. displayed strong financial performance with improved margins and strategic gains through acquisitions and product launches. However, challenges such as increased tariff costs and consumer spending uncertainty present significant headwinds. The company remains focused on long-term value creation despite these near-term challenges.

Company Guidance

During the Escalade Inc. Third Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call, key metrics highlighted included net income of $5.6 million or $0.40 per diluted share on net sales of $67.8 million, with a notable gross margin increase to 28.1% compared to 24.8% in the prior year period. The company achieved a 344 basis point margin improvement primarily due to reduced operational costs, despite incurring $4.3 million in tariff-related costs. Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased by 4.1% to $11.2 million, while EBITDA dropped to $8.6 million from $9.9 million, influenced by the absence of a prior $3.9 million asset sale gain. Cash used from operations was $1 million, contrasting with $10.5 million provided in the previous year, driven by strategic inventory investments. The company's debt stood at $20.2 million with a net leverage of 0.7x, and total cash and equivalents were reported as $3.5 million. The leadership transition was also discussed, with Patrick Griffin appointed as Interim President and CEO, following the departure of Armin Boehm. The company remains focused on strategic investments, with recent product launches and acquisitions aimed at enhancing market share and long-term growth.

Improved Financial Performance

Net income of $5.6 million or $0.40 per diluted share on net sales of $67.8 million. Gross margins improved to 28.1% from 24.8% in the prior year period, a 344 basis point increase.

Operational Efficiency Gains

Lower operational costs due to facility consolidation and cost rationalization. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 4.1% compared to the prior year.

Successful Product Launches and Market Share Gains

New product launches in the archery segment, including the Redeem and Alaskan Pro bows, have been well received. Market share gains in the safety category and strong performance in the games category.

Strategic Acquisition

Completed the acquisition of Gold Tip, expected to be accretive to earnings in 2026, enhancing category leadership in archery.

Proactive Price and Supply Chain Management

Implemented targeted price increases and strategic inventory management to mitigate tariff impacts and prepare for the holiday season.

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
Feb 19, 2026	2025 (Q4)	- / -	0.19	―	―	―
Oct 30, 2025	2025 (Q3)	- / 0.40	0.4	0.00% (0.00)	―
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)	―

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ESCA Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Oct 30, 2025	$11.41	$11.42	+0.09%
Aug 01, 2025	$12.14	$11.64	-4.12%
May 05, 2025	$14.97	$14.51	-3.07%
Feb 26, 2025	$15.15	$15.24	+0.59%

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Escalade (ESCA) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 19, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).

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