Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company” or “Academy”) (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced that its Board of Directors, on 4 December 2025, approved a quarterly cash dividend relating to the fiscal quarter ending 1 November 2025. The dividend has been set at $0.13 per share of the Company’s common stock and will be paid on 15 January 2026 to shareholders recorded at the close of business on 18 December 2025.
About Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy is recognised as one of the leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailers in the United States. The business began in 1938 as a family-run operation in Texas and has since expanded to over 300 stores across 21 states. Academy’s mission is to provide “Fun for All”, supported by its locally tailored merchandising strategy and strong value proposition, which resonates with a wide variety of customers. The retailer’s product range centres around core categories including outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation and footwear, and features a mix of major national brands alongside a growing portfolio of private label products. Further information is available at www.academy.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement includes certain forward-looking statements within the scope of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements reflect Academy’s present expectations and do not represent assurances of future performance. Forward-looking statements featured here include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the dividend payment—including its amount and schedule—the Company’s expectations for future results, and its financial outlook to support potential future dividend increases. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may change or prove inaccurate. Actual outcomes may vary significantly from expectations due to factors detailed in Academy’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release reflect circumstances only as of its publication date. Academy has no obligation to update such statements publicly unless required by applicable securities law.