Escalade, Incorporated

NasdaqGM:ESCA Stock Report

Market Cap: US$286.6m

Escalade Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 5/6

Escalade is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 3.08% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 13th July, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 6th July, 2026.

Key information

3.1%

Dividend yield

0.7%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield3.8%
Future Dividend Yieldn/a
Dividend Growth3.8%
Next dividend pay date13 Jul 26
Ex dividend date06 Jul 26
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio53%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Jan 28

Escalade Q4 Preview: Perceived Earnings Potential Makes It Expensive (Rating Downgrade)

Summary Escalade Inc. (ESCA) is downgraded to hold as earnings outlook softens ahead of Q4 results. Q4 sales are expected to decline ~10% y/y, with EPS flat, reflecting weaker holiday demand and tariff headwinds. Gross margins have steadily expanded, but top-line growth and demand recovery in 2026 are critical for a more bullish stance. ESCA's intrinsic value is estimated at $11.30/share; upside depends on stronger earnings power and margin improvement. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Nov 02

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.15

Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.15 per share on the 12th of...
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New Narrative Aug 10

US Manufacturing And Leisure Trends Will Shape Prospects Amid Risk

Product innovation and a premium, diversified portfolio are fueling revenue growth, market share gains, and stronger customer engagement despite short-term challenges.
Analysis Article Jun 30

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.15

Escalade, Incorporated's ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.15 per share on 14th of July...
Analysis Article May 27

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.15

Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.15 per share on the 14th of...
Analysis Article May 13

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.15

Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) will pay a dividend of $0.15 on the 14th of July. This means the annual payment...
Analysis Article May 12

Escalade's (NASDAQ:ESCA) Shareholders May Want To Dig Deeper Than Statutory Profit

The recent earnings posted by Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as...
Analysis Article Mar 31

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.15

Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.15 per share on the 14th of...
Analysis Article Mar 01

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.15

Escalade, Incorporated's ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.15 per share on 14th of April...
Seeking Alpha Feb 13

Escalade: The Picture Has Worsened Due To Economic Concerns

Summary Escalade's stock was downgraded from 'buy' to 'hold' due to weakening fundamentals and after a 67.6% surge in share price versus the S&P 500's 10%. Recent financial performance has been weak, with a significant drop in revenue and mixed profitability metrics, including a decline in net income and adjusted operating cash flow. While some areas like table tennis and basketball showed growth, overall consumer demand remains weak, and selling, general, and administrative costs have risen. Given the current valuation and mixed financial results, maintaining a 'hold' rating is prudent, though further weakness could lead to a downgrade. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Nov 14

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.15

The board of Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 13th of January...
Analysis Article Oct 27

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.15

The board of Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 13th of January...
Seeking Alpha Oct 11

Escalade: Q3 Earnings, Expecting Further Sales Weakness In The Short Run (Rating Downgrade)

Summary Escalade Inc. is set to announce Q3 '24 results on October 25th; I'm holding off on adding to my position pending margin and sales performance. Expecting further weakness in top-line growth due to demand softness, but management's cost control has kept margins relatively stable despite declining sales. Pickleball's global growth and DTC segment's 28% y/y growth are promising; focus on these areas could drive higher margins and long-term profitability. Holding my position until the earnings call; want to hear management's outlook on economic environment, cost restructuring, and potential savings. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Aug 01

We Like The Quality Of Escalade's (NASDAQ:ESCA) Earnings

Escalade, Incorporated's ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) recent earnings report didn't offer any surprises, with the shares unchanged...
Seeking Alpha Jun 06

Escalade: The Worst Seems To Be Behind

Summary Escalade has seen fluctuations in share value due to declines in revenues and margins, but there are signs of improvement. The company's margins have steadily improved, indicating better utilization of assets and capital. The return of demand and normalized inventory levels are expected to drive growth and improve profitability for Escalade. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Mar 12

Escalade, Incorporated's (NASDAQ:ESCA) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...
Analysis Article Jan 29

Does Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Aug 19

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.15

The board of Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.15 per share on the...
Analysis Article Aug 01

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.15

Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) will pay a dividend of $0.15 on the 5th of September. Based on this payment, the...
Analysis Article Jun 23

We Think Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Jun 08

Escalade's (NASDAQ:ESCA) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Analysis Article May 12

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.15

The board of Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.15 per share on the...
Analysis Article Jan 08

Return Trends At Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Aren't Appealing

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article Dec 20

When Should You Buy Escalade, Incorporated (NASDAQ:ESCA)?

Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price...
Analysis Article Nov 17

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.15

The board of Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 12th of December...
Analysis Article Aug 07

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.15

Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.15 per share on the 13th of...
Seeking Alpha Aug 04

Escalade GAAP EPS of $0.58 beats by $0.11, revenue of $94.3M misses by $2.39M

Escalade press release (NASDAQ:ESCA): Q2 GAAP EPS of $0.58 beats by $0.11. Revenue of $94.3M (-5.4% Y/Y) misses by $2.39M. Organic sales, excluding acquisition contributions, declined 13.0% Gross margin was flat at 25.2% and gross profit decreased 5.4% Escalade announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share to be paid to all shareholders of record on September 6, 2022 and disbursed on September 13, 2022.
Analysis Article Jun 17

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA)

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. One common...
Analysis Article May 06

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of US$0.15

Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) will pay a dividend of US$0.15 on the 7th of June. This means the annual payment...
Analysis Article Apr 18

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of US$0.15

The board of Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 7th of June, with...
Seeking Alpha Apr 15

Escalade Q1 2022 Results: Strong Performance Continues

Escalade, Incorporated has exhibited strong growth recently and that performance is continuing into the 2022 fiscal year. The company is also fundamentally cheap on both an absolute basis and relative to similar firms. On the whole, it makes for an attractive prospect for value investors to consider.
Analysis Article Mar 21

Is Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Using Too Much Debt?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Feb 21

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At US$0.15

The board of Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) has announced that the dividend on 21st of March will be increased...
Analysis Article Jan 19

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'd want to...
Analysis Article Oct 31

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Has Re-Affirmed Its Dividend Of US$0.14

The board of Escalade, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of US$0.14 per share on...
Analysis Article Aug 08

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) Will Pay A Dividend Of US$0.14

Escalade, Incorporated's ( NASDAQ:ESCA ) investors are due to receive a payment of US$0.14 per share on 14th of...

Upcoming Dividend Payment

TodayMay 10 2026Ex Dividend DateJul 06 2026Dividend Pay DateJul 13 20267 days from Ex DividendBuy in the next 56 days to receive the upcoming dividend

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: ESCA's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: ESCA's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Escalade Dividend Yield vs Market
How does ESCA dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (ESCA)3.1%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.2%
Industry Average (Leisure)2.6%
Analyst forecast (ESCA) (up to 3 years)n/a

Notable Dividend: ESCA's dividend (3.08%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.39%).

High Dividend: ESCA's dividend (3.08%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.21%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (53.4%), ESCA's dividend payments are covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (27.6%), ESCA's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 19:13
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Escalade, Incorporated is covered by 3 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Rommel DionisioAegis Capital Corporation
John O'NeilImperial Capital
David KingRoth Capital Partners