Recent Updates — ESCA
Escalade, Incorporated reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $57.7 million, a 6.2% increase year-over-year, driven by strength in archery, safety, table tennis, and basketball categories. Net income rose to $9.4 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, compared to $1.8 million in the prior year period. This improvement included a one-time pre-tax tariff recovery of approximately $10.2 million; excluding this item, net income was $2.6 million. Gross margin expanded 146 basis points to 26.2%, and operating income reached $11.9 million against $2.6 million previously. The company also announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.1525 per share, payable on October 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 6, 2026. Escalade designs, manufactures, and sells sporting goods, safety equipment, fitness products, and indoor/outdoor recreational equipment.