Katy, Texas – September 08, 2026 -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) will pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock on October 14, 2026, the retailer confirmed following a September 2, 2026 board decision.
Board approves payout tied to fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2026
The dividend applies to the fiscal quarter that closed August 1, 2026, and will go to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 16, 2026.
Retailer operates more than 300 stores across 21 states
Academy Sports and Outdoors runs a full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation chain founded in Texas in 1938, with a footprint spanning more than 300 stores in 21 states. The company sells outdoor gear, apparel, sports and recreation equipment, and footwear under national and private-label brands.
Company frames dividend as part of broader capital return plans
Academy stated the payment reflects its current financial position and its stated intent to support future dividend growth, though it cautioned that timing and amount of future payouts remain subject to business performance and market conditions outlined in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.