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$61.84 +4.46% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $62.22
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (ASO) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $3.65B
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As of 2026-11-03, Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $61.84 (+4.46% 1D, market cap $3.65B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 17/20. Across 1010 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, ASO ranks #185 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does ASO compare to BBWI and RH in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Specialty Stores), ASO carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 9.9x, gross margin of 34.8%, and ROIC of 17.4%. By comparison, BBWI (Bath & Body Works Inc.) holds a A- grade (81/100 RQD, P/E 7.1x, ROIC 64.6%, cap $4.59B) and RH (RH) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 22.9x, ROIC 15.1%, cap $2.78B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BBWI leads on earnings multiple (7.1x) while BBWI leads on capital efficiency (64.6% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ASO?
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Per ASO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001817358), Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. generated $6.05B in revenue (+2.0% YoY), $376.8M in net income, and $222.1M in free cash flow against $5.28B in total assets and $480.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $62.22 (+0.61%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 3.7% FCF Margin
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.5% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ASO)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (68/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ASO SCORES 68/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+17/20 pts (25% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+15/20 pts (22% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±7% realized swing band)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)
Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 9 pts from forensic ceiling
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$55.77+6.8% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade C+$59.58-1.6% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade C+$58.64+5.5% Next Q
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CurrentGrade C+$61.84+1.8% Hist 90D α
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the ASO Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 68/100 (C+) score, ASO faces multiple-compression risk if 9.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 32.3% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($52.25) or 200D SMA ($52.81) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($64.62) toward Bear Floor ($50.40).
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Why ASO Stock surged +4.46% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (ASO) surged +4.46% to $61.84, trading at 97% of its 52-week range ($41.29 – $62.44). Solid 34.8% gross margin (17% return on capital), mixed timing at 10x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 97% of its 52-week range ($41.29 – $62.44) with RSI-14 at 60.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7% around $61.84 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 34.8% gross margin and $222.1M annual free cash flow.
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CATALYSTYahoo • 6d ago
Hilton Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/YHLT's Q3 earnings beat estimates as revenues grow 6.6% year over year, driven by higher RevPAR and franchise fees. A raised 2026 RevPAR outlook adds optimism.
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ASO // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +19.45%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $60.35H $61.84L $59.20C $61.84VOL 920.5K
RES: $63.40SUP: $39.75SMA50: $52.25SMA200: $52.81
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
-1.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +2.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (ASO)
Consumer Discretionary Rank #185 of 1010
⚔️ BBWI vs ASO Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (ASO vs. BBWI, RH, BOBS, ARHS)
Industry: Other Specialty Stores (42 Tracked Issuers)Across 1010 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (ASO) ranks #185 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #328 by equity capitalization ($3.65B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BBWI leads on earnings valuation at 7.1x trailing P/E, while BBWI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 64.6% ROIC and 43.7% gross margin. BBWI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 81/100 (A-) compared with ASO at 68/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. | C+ | 68/100 | 9.9x | 34.8% | 17.4% | +4.46% | $3.65B | Benchmark Subject |
| BBWI Bath & Body Works Inc. | A- | 81/100 | 7.1x | 43.7% | 64.6% | +1.85% | $4.59B | /bbwi-vs-aso → |
| RH RH | D+ | 56/100 | 22.9x | 44.1% | 15.1% | -0.09% | $2.78B | /rh-vs-aso → |
| BOBS Bob's Discount Furniture Inc. | D+ | 53/100 | — | — | — | +5.07% | $2.17B | /bobs-vs-aso → |
| ARHS Arhaus Inc. (Class A) | B | 75/100 | 26.8x | 38.9% | 42.6% | +0.72% | $1.76B | /arhs-vs-aso → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-01-31 • CIK 0001817358 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31), Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (ASO) reported GAAP revenue of $6.05B (+2.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $5.93B , and -1.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $376.8M, operating cash flow of $434.8M, and free cash flow of $222.1M (-32.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, ASO closed FY2025 with $5.28B in total assets against $480.8M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.90, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-01-31 | $6.05B | $376.8M | $434.8M | $222.1M | $5.28B | $480.8M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-02-01 | $5.93B | $418.4M | $528.1M | $328.5M | $4.90B | $482.7M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-02-03 | $6.16B | $519.2M | $535.8M | $258.6M | $7.39B | $1.73B |
3. ASO Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs ASO stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $61.84 (+4.46% 1D, market cap $3.65B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 17/20. Across 1010 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, ASO ranks #185 in composite RQD confidence.
How does ASO compare to BBWI and RH in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Specialty Stores), ASO carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 9.9x, gross margin of 34.8%, and ROIC of 17.4%. By comparison, BBWI (Bath & Body Works Inc.) holds a A- grade (81/100 RQD, P/E 7.1x, ROIC 64.6%, cap $4.59B) and RH (RH) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 22.9x, ROIC 15.1%, cap $2.78B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BBWI leads on earnings multiple (7.1x) while BBWI leads on capital efficiency (64.6% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ASO?
Per ASO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001817358), Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. generated $6.05B in revenue (+2.0% YoY), $376.8M in net income, and $222.1M in free cash flow against $5.28B in total assets and $480.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is ASO trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
ASO last traded at $61.84 (+4.46% on volume of 1,416,814 shares), positioning the stock +18.35% above its 50-day simple moving average ($52.25) and +17.10% above its 200-day simple moving average ($52.81). Across its 52-week range of $41.29 to $62.44, ASO sits at the 97.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 60.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.0% ($57.51 to $66.17).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 68/100 (C+)
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ASO — Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-01-31
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (ASO) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 68/100, corresponding to a C+ letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $61.84 (+4.46% 1D, market capitalization $3.65B).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (12/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 17.4%, gross margin of 34.8%, operating margin of 8.5%, and free cash flow yield of 5.98%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (15/20) + Insider Conviction (17/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (13/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (11/20): Incorporates a 1.15x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 2.90, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.22x.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Other Specialty Stores industry. It operates as a specialty retailer. Per the market data, its gross margin is 34.8%, operating margin is 8.5%, and net margin is 6.2%.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-01-31), Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (ASO) reported $6.05B in annual revenue (up from $5.93B in FY2024, +2.0% YoY) and $376.8M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($6.16B revenue, $519.2M net income) through FY2025, ASO scaled operating cash flow to $434.8M and free cash flow to $222.1M, backed by $5.28B in total assets against $480.8M in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C+ • RQD 68/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 15/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $41.29 – $62.44 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Investors must weigh 9.9x trailing P/E and 5.6x EV/EBITDA against 8.5% operating margins and a 1.15x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks are — The only sector context provided is Consumer Discretionary and the Other Specialty Stores industry, plus the beta of 1.15 from the market data, which indicates above-market sensitivity but does not identify the transmission channels.
- Key Question #1: Can ASO sustain or expand its 8.5% operating margin and 17.4% ROIC against Other Specialty Stores peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $6.05B and free cash flow of $222.1M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $480.8M in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is ASO's 9.2x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.15x)?
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ASO Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $61.84?
🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON ASO 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION
DE DeltaGamma_99 RQD DEBATE OPENER • Options Flow Specialist 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $71.04 (+20.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate Low valuation (P/E TTM 9.9, EV/EBITDA 5.6) combined with 17/20 insider and 16/20 institutional flow scores supports the upside case.
Long ASO at $59.20 targeting $71.04. Low valuation (P/E TTM 9.9, EV/EBITDA 5.6) combined with 17/20 insider and 16/20 institutional flow scores supports the upside case.. Institutional whale score is 15/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $41.29 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.
ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL
@SkepticalCFA Fair point on 9.9x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Other Specialty Stores. If gross margin (34.8%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.
SK SkepticalCFA RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Contrarian 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $50.32 (-15.0%)
Spot @ $59.20 Net income fell from $519.2M in FY 2023 to $376.8M in FY 2025 and the FCF yield of 5.98% is modest for a 1.15-beta stock.
Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on ASO: Net income fell from $519.2M in FY 2023 to $376.8M in FY 2025 and the FCF yield of 5.98% is modest for a 1.15-beta stock.. At 9.9x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Other Specialty Stores triggers a 12-15% air pocket.