ESCA stock extends after Q2 profit beat and FY 2026 guidance
Published on 09/02/2026 at 13:37 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Escalade, Incorporated (US2960671045) stock combines a September 2, 2026 market reading with Q2 2026 results and FY 2026 guidance. The shares last changed hands at USD 20.16, with a market cap of USD 277.524 million and a 52-week range of USD 16.33 to USD 23.70.
Q2 2026 numbers
On the operating side, the company reported revenue of USD 62.3 million in Q2 2026, up 6.1 percent year over year, while adjusted EBITDA reached USD 7.1 million. Adjusted EPS came in at USD 0.17, compared with USD 0.12 a year earlier, a gain of USD 0.05 per share.
That kind of spread matters more than the headline price alone. Revenue growth, margin discipline and the EPS step-up give the stock a second anchor beyond the day-to-day quote.
Guidance still frames the year
Management kept FY 2026 guidance in place at revenue of USD 244 million to USD 252 million, adjusted EBITDA of USD 33 million to USD 36 million, and adjusted EPS of USD 0.57 to USD 0.65. Against Q2 revenue of USD 62.3 million, that range implies the second half still needs to do the heavy lifting.
For investors, the comparison is simple: the quarter showed improvement, but the full-year outlook now carries the real test.
Pickleball stays central
Escalade's product mix still leans heavily on its sports and recreation brands, with pickleball one of the clearest growth drivers in the portfolio. In Q2 2026, that business mix helped offset pressure in lower-growth categories and kept revenue moving higher.
Market level and setup
The stock at USD 20.16 sits closer to the lower half of its 52-week band than to the USD 23.70 high, while the market cap of USD 277.524 million leaves it firmly in small-cap territory. The next earnings date is not visible in the current source set, so the market is left to trade the Q2 2026 beat, the FY 2026 range and the USD 20.16 quote as of September 2, 2026.
Escalade at a glance
- Company: Escalade, Incorporated
- ISIN: US2960671045
- Ticker: ESCA
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of September 2, 2026): USD 20.16
- Market capitalization: USD 277.524 million (as of September 2, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Cyclical / Leisure
- Index membership: Not part of a major U.S. benchmark index
