10-K · February 27, 2026
Escalade (ESCA) reports as a single-segment Sporting Goods company that completed two small acquisitions in 2025 (Gold Tip in Sept 2025 and AllCornhole in Dec 2025). Full-year revenue was roughly $240.0M (sum of…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
ESCA earnings analysis
Filed April 30, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
Escalade, Inc. posted a revenue of $55.8 million for Q1 2026, slightly exceeding expectations of $53.8 million, and reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.32, which beat the estimate of $0.18. The gross margin rose…
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Escalade, Inc. posted a revenue of $55.8 million for Q1 2026, slightly exceeding expectations of $53.8 million, and reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.32, which beat the estimate of $0.18. The gross margin rose significantly to 30.7%, up from 26.7% year-over-year, driven by lower fixed costs and a favorable sales mix.
Gross and operating margin
How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.
One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.
From revenue to operating profit
Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.
Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.
How we read each report
Our analysis across the last few reports.
Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $0.32
What stood out
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Revenue Slightly Beats Estimates
Q1 2026 revenue was $55.8 million, surpassing expectations of $53.8 million.
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Strong EPS Performance
EPS for Q1 2026 was reported at $0.32, exceeding the estimated $0.18.
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Significant Gross Margin Improvement
Gross margin increased to 30.7%, compared to 26.7% in Q1 2025.
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Decreased Debt Levels
Total debt decreased to $16.7 million, down by $1.8 million from $18.4 million at the end of 2025.
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Operating Cash Flow Up
Operating cash flow increased to $6.1 million, reflecting improved profitability.
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Positive Segment Growth in Archery
Sales increased in archery categories, contributing to overall revenue growth.
What to watch
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Inflationary Pressures Persist
Inflation remains a risk factor affecting costs and profitability.
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Geopolitical Risks Continue
Ongoing geopolitical tensions may disrupt supply and impact costs.
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Impacts of Tariffs Uncertain
The potential for tariffs on imports could affect product availability and costs.
Management's outlook
No explicit forward guidance provided.
Earlier filings 4
10-Q · October 30, 2025
Escalade reported Q3 net sales essentially flat year-over-year at $67,786 (thousands) vs $67,738 in Q3 2024, with diluted EPS of $0.40. Gross margin expanded to 28.1% (gross profit $19,066) from 24.8% a year ago, but…
10-Q · August 1, 2025
Escalade reported Q2 2025 net sales of $54,333 thousand and diluted EPS of $0.13. Revenue and operating profit declined versus the prior year (Q2 2024 sales $62,526k; operating income $4,457k) while operating cash flow…
10-K · March 10, 2025
Escalade positions itself as a focused Sporting Goods company (100% of operations) with a multi-decade brand portfolio and a strategy built on product innovation, brand marketing, e‑commerce expansion and selective…
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