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Escalade Inc. (ESCA)
NASDAQ:ESCA

Escalade (ESCA) Price & Analysis

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ESCA Stock Chart & Stats

$13.26
-$0.02(-0.14%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$13.26
-$0.02(-0.14%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low leverage and positive ROE give durable financial flexibility to fund operations, M&A, dividends and capex without stressing liquidity. This conservatism reduces insolvency risk and supports multi‑month strategic initiatives even if demand softens.
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow provides a stable internal funding source for dividends, capital expenditures and accretive M&A. High cash conversion supports disciplined growth spending and lowers reliance on external financing over the coming months.
Accretive M&A And Capacity ExpansionTargeted acquisitions and a strategy of complementary deals expand product mix and premium offerings, while recent facility purchases increase domestic warehousing and operational flexibility. Combined, these moves can sustainably improve margins and market reach.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue ContractionA large TTM revenue decline materially reduces scale and fixed‑cost absorption, threatening margin sustainability and limiting runways for growth investments. If secular demand weakness persists, restoring prior earnings power may take multiple quarters or longer.
Category And Mix PressureStructural softness in lower‑price segments and e‑commerce/basketball/outdoor games pressure revenue and pricing power. Persistent mix headwinds can cap margin expansion and slow topline recovery, especially if consumer price sensitivity endures.
Tariff/regulatory UncertaintyUnresolved tariff exposure creates recurring earnings volatility and planning difficulty for sourcing and pricing. A worst‑case tariff outcome could erode recent margin gains and force cost pass‑through or margin compression over several quarters.

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ESCA FAQ

What was Escalade Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Escalade Inc. lowest stock price was $11.41 and its highest was $18.61 in the past 12 months.
    What is Escalade Inc.’s market cap?
    Escalade Inc.’s market cap is $244.21M.
      When is Escalade Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Escalade Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 107 days.
        How were Escalade Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
        Currently, no data Available
        Is Escalade Inc. overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts Escalade Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does Escalade Inc. pay dividends?
          Escalade Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.71%. See more information on Escalade Inc. dividends here
            What is Escalade Inc.’s EPS estimate?
            Escalade Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Escalade Inc. have?
            Escalade Inc. has 13,696,311 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Escalade Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Currently, no data Available
              Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Escalade Inc.?
              Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ESCA
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                Company Description

                Escalade Inc.

                Escalade, Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, imports, and sells sporting goods in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company provides various sporting goods brands in basketball goals, archery, indoor and outdoor game recreation, and fitness products. It offers archery products under the Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge, Whisker Biscuit, Cajun Bowfishing, Karnage, Fletcher, SIK, BearX, and Rocket brand names; table tennis products under the STIGA and Ping-Pong brands; basketball goals under the Goalrilla, Goaliath, Silverback, Hoopstar, and Goalsetter brand names; and pickleball under the Onix, DURA, and Pickleball Now brands. The company also provides play systems under the Woodplay, Jack & June, and Childlife brands; fitness products under the STEP, Lifeline, Kettleworx, Natural Fitness, and PER4M brand names; safety products under the USWeight brand; hockey and soccer game tables under the Triumph Sports, Atomic, American Legend, Air Hockey, and HJ Scott brands; and billiard tables and accessories under the American Heritage Billiards, Brunswick Billiards, Gold Crown, Centennial, Cue&Case, Lucasi, Mizerak, PureX, Rage, Players, Minnesota Fats, and Mosconi brand names. In addition, it offers darting products under the Unicorn, Winmau, Arachnid, Accudart, and Nodor brands; water sports products under the RAVE Sports brand; and outdoor game products under the Victory Tailgate, Triumph Sports, Zume Games, and Viva Sol brand names. The company provides its products through sporting goods retailers, specialty dealers, online retailers, traditional department stores, and mass merchants. Escalade, Incorporated was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.

                Escalade (ESCA) Earnings & Revenues

                ESCA Earnings Call

                Q4 2026
                0:00 / 0:00
                Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                The call presented a largely constructive operational and financial picture: improved gross margins (↑280 bps), stronger operating cash flow (≈+21%), inventory reduction (↓10%), accretive acquisitions, debt repayment and a strategic facility purchase. These positive developments offset a modest revenue decline (↓2.2%), category softness in lower-priced items, a one-time SG&A increase, and tariff-related uncertainty (~$4–$5 million potential). Overall the company emphasized a transition from cost optimization to disciplined, profitable growth backed by healthy free cash flow and targeted investments.View all ESCA earnings summaries
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                Ownership Overview

                29.57%10.46%9.33%43.44%
                29.57% Insiders
                9.33% Other Institutional Investors
                43.44% Public Companies and
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