Academy Sports is executing store expansion plans with partnerships and margin gains that have attracted fresh analyst upgrades. The company maintains preferred access to national brands including Nike, Under Armour, adidas, and Yeti while leveraging a portfolio of over 19 private label brands.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Trading at a P/E of 10.8x well below the specialty retail average of 20.6x suggests attractive valuation with upside potential. Recent earnings beat analyst estimates with 3% YoY revenue growth and strong EPS performance.
Top Insights
Stock reached 52-week highs at $61.95 with positive momentum in late February 2026
Brokerages provide "Moderate Buy" consensus with 10 buy and 10 hold ratings among 20 covering analysts
2% overvaluation at fair value but P/E multiple suggests significant upside potential if market reprices closer to specialty retail benchmarks
Strong profitability metrics with 18.24% ROE and 6.27% net margin demonstrate operational efficiency
Named Competitors
Sporting Goods Retail — Full-line sporting goods retailer with national presence
Specialty Outdoor/Adventure Retail — Member-owned outdoor recreation and apparel retailer