Escalade stock gained 0.63 percent as earnings beat estimates

Published on 10/04/2026 at 21:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Escalade stock gained 0.63 percent on October 2, while second-quarter EPS reached USD 0.68 against a USD 0.16 consensus estimate. The dividend ex-date is October 6.

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Escalade stock (ISIN US2960561049) closed at USD 19.26 on Nasdaq on October 2, 2026, gaining 0.63 percent as investors weighed a second-quarter earnings beat and an upcoming dividend. According to MarketBeat on October 3, 2026, Escalade reported diluted EPS of USD 0.68 for the quarter, versus a USD 0.16 consensus estimate.

Quarterly earnings beat estimates

The result delivered a USD 0.52 EPS beat, while quarterly revenue reached USD 57.70 million against analyst expectations of USD 57.60 million, according to MarketBeat. The same report put net margin at 9.46 percent and return on equity at 13.11 percent for the period.

Escalade's first-half operating picture also improved. Investing.com reported on September 23, 2026, that first-half sales rose 3.3 percent year over year, while gross margin increased to 28.4 percent from 25.7 percent. Year-to-date EPS reached USD 1.00, compared with USD 0.32 in the prior-year period.

Dividend sets the next checkpoint

Capital returns provide the next dated event for shareholders. Escalade declared a quarterly dividend of USD 0.1525, equal to USD 0.61 annually, with an October 6, 2026 ex-dividend date and an October 13, 2026 payment date, according to MarketBeat.

The next earnings report is scheduled for October 29, 2026, when the company is set to report third-quarter results, according to MarketBeat. The central question is whether margin gains can continue while management expands into pets, outdoor recreation and other adjacent categories.

Stock remains below yearly high

At USD 19.26, Escalade traded 16.53 percent below its 52-week high of USD 23.07 and 68.80 percent above its 52-week low of USD 11.41 on October 2, 2026. The session range was USD 18.52 to USD 19.55, with volume of 23,373 shares.

Market capitalization stood at USD 265.1 million on October 2, 2026. MarketBeat reported a Strong Buy consensus based on one Strong Buy rating and one Buy rating, while the stock remained below its 200-day moving average of USD 19.06 during the session.