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Updated on 9/3/2026
Academy Sports + Outdoors
10,001+ employees
Retailer of sports and outdoor gear
No salary listed
Cedar Park, TX, USA
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- Help customers find sporting goods and outdoor products.
- Share knowledge and enthusiasm for sports and the outdoors with customers.
- Keep the store looking sharp and ready for customers.
- Learn new skills across store sales, merchandising, logistics, and operations positions.
Academy Sports + Outdoors sells sports and outdoor equipment, including apparel, footwear, and gear for many activities, serving individuals, families, and teams. It operates through physical stores and an online platform, letting customers shop in-store or online. It differentiates itself with price matching, gift cards, a branded credit card, and easy returns with order tracking and in-store pickup. Its goal is to provide high-quality equipment at competitive prices and make shopping convenient to build ongoing relationships with customers.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Katy, Texas
Founded
1938
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- E-commerce revenue grew 12.8% in Q2 2026, showing stronger omnichannel execution.
- Academy raised 2026 EPS guidance to $6.50-$6.90 after beating estimates.
- Management plans 20-25 new stores in 2026, including Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Texas.
What critics are saying
- Comparable sales fell 0.4% in Q2 2026, signaling fragile demand.
- Tariff refunds lifted Q2 EPS; if refunds fade, margins lose support quickly.
- Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart pressure Academy’s value proposition, assortment, and traffic.
What makes Academy Sports + Outdoors unique
- Academy’s localized merchandising and value pricing still separate it from national big-box rivals.
- 200 Ariat shops deepen exclusive vendor presentation across Academy stores this fall.
- More than 300 stores across 21 states give Academy dense regional brand recognition.
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6 month growth
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↑ 13%Academy Sports and Outdoors shares surged over 11% in premarket trading Wednesday after the sporting goods retailer beat second-quarter earnings expectations and raised full-year profit guidance. Adjusted earnings per share reached $2.31, surpassing the analyst consensus of $2.08. Revenue hit $1.65 billion, up 3.0% year-over-year, matching market expectations. Comparable sales declined 0.4%, reflecting pressure on consumer spending among lower-income households. However, e-commerce revenue grew 12.8% during the quarter. The company raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings guidance to between $6.50 and $6.90 per share, up from the previous range of $6.40 to $6.80. Full-year net sales guidance remained unchanged at $6.23 billion to $6.36 billion. Chief executive Steve Lawrence said the company is reinvesting tariff-related benefits into value whilst expanding new brands and accelerating omnichannel initiatives.
Academy Sports + Outdoors reported second quarter fiscal 2026 sales growth of 3.0%, though comparable sales declined 0.4%. E-commerce sales increased 12.8%, whilst new stores posted mid-single-digit comparable growth. The retailer's diluted GAAP earnings per share rose 17.3% to $2.17, with adjusted EPS up 19.1% to $2.31. A net tariff refund contributed $0.06 to EPS, including reinvestments. The company opened three new stores during the quarter across Pennsylvania and Tennessee, bringing its total store count to 327. It plans to open 11 stores in the third quarter. Academy affirmed its sales guidance for fiscal 2026 whilst raising EPS expectations. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, payable 14 October 2026.
Academy Sports + Outdoors has appointed Matthew M. Pasch as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. In this role, Pasch will oversee the company's talent strategy, human resources, and communications functions across corporate offices, distribution centres, and retail operations. Pasch joins Academy from Burlington, where he most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. During his tenure at Burlington, he held various senior leadership positions, including roles overseeing human resources for merchandising, marketing, strategy, and supply chain functions. He will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Steve Lawrence and replaces William S. Ennis, who recently retired. Academy Sports + Outdoors operates more than 300 stores across 21 US states.
Academy Sports + Outdoors plans new Manor location. Sporting giant Academy Sports' could soon bring its full-scale sporting goods and outdoor retail concept to Manor. Published Date: September 3, 2026, 7:05 AM EDT Sporting goods giant eyes Highway 290 project in fast-growing Travis County suburb. According to public filings, Academy Sports + Outdoors plans to open a new location at 14018 US 290 in Manor. Founded in 1938 in San Antonio, Academy Sports + Outdoors offers sporting goods, outdoor recreation gear, apparel, and footwear from national brands alongside its own private-label lines. The brand is known for its "one single roof" concept, bringing a full-scale sports store and outdoor and hunting shop together under one roof. What Now Austin reached out to Academy Sports' representatives to inquire about the opening timeline but did not receive a response prior to publication. Permitting records list a construction completion date of March 2027. However, dates listed in public filings are not always definitive. What Now has tracked Academy Sports' rapid national expansion in other markets. What Now Atlanta reported on the opening of a 50,200-square-foot Perimeter Center store, the company's 12th in metro Atlanta at the time, while What Now Charleston covered a new Academy store anchoring the upcoming Victory Village development in Lexington, South Carolina, alongside Target. The Manor opening adds to a wave of development activity What Now has tracked along the city's Highway 290 corridor. What Now Austin reported on a new McAlister's Deli planned for the area and separately covered new locations for IHOP, Mountain Mike's Pizza, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe, reflecting Manor's rapid growth as one of the fastest-expanding suburbs east of Austin. Love its content? Add WhatNow as a preferred source on Google to see more of its trusted coverage when you search. Be the first to know. From new restaurant openings to exciting retail launches and real estate insights, be the first to know what's happening in Austin Daniela Velez is a bilingual journalist and communications strategist based in Colombia. She has covered stories across the humanitarian, political, and entertainment sectors, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective shaped by her background in Communications and Political Philosophy from Universidad de La Sabana and additional training in Modern Journalism from NYU
Academy Sports + Outdoors will launch 200 Ariat in-store shops this fall across its locations. The Texas-based retailer announced the new retail spaces will showcase an expanded selection of Ariat apparel, accessories, and footwear, tailored to each store location. Matt McCabe, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer at Academy, said the companies built a "highly visual" space featuring branded walls, fixtures, and tables. Sharon Carpenter, vice president of sales for Ariat International, noted Academy has been a retail partner for 20 years. The announcement follows Academy's recent store expansion plans. The company opened seven new stores in 2026 and aims to open 20 to 25 locations this fiscal year, bringing its total to over 300 stores nationwide.