Escalade Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Escalade's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -19.1%, while the Leisure industry saw earnings declining at 9.1% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 6.7% per year. Escalade's return on equity is 8.8%, and it has net margins of 6.4%.
Key information
-19.08%
Earnings growth rate
-18.92%
EPS growth rate
| Leisure Industry Growth | 16.88% |
| Revenue growth rate | -6.67% |
| Return on equity | 8.79% |
| Net Margin | 6.43% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance 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 AlphaAnalysis 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...
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 AlphaAnalysis 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 AlphaAnalysis 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 AlphaAnalysis 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...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Escalade makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 240 | 15 | 44 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 240 | 14 | 44 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 242 | 13 | 43 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 241 | 13 | 43 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 250 | 14 | 43 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 252 | 13 | 43 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 253 | 13 | 43 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 259 | 12 | 42 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 264 | 13 | 42 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 264 | 10 | 41 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 270 | 10 | 42 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 272 | 8 | 40 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 298 | 10 | 45 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 314 | 18 | 45 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 22 | 315 | 20 | 43 | 0 |
| 09 Jul 22 | 321 | 23 | 45 | 0 |
| 19 Mar 22 | 327 | 26 | 44 | 0 |
| 25 Dec 21 | 314 | 24 | 43 | 0 |
| 02 Oct 21 | 315 | 25 | 44 | 0 |
| 10 Jul 21 | 312 | 29 | 45 | 0 |
| 20 Mar 21 | 296 | 29 | 43 | 0 |
| 26 Dec 20 | 274 | 26 | 40 | 0 |
| 03 Oct 20 | 246 | 23 | 37 | 0 |
| 11 Jul 20 | 214 | 16 | 33 | 0 |
| 21 Mar 20 | 186 | 9 | 31 | 0 |
| 28 Dec 19 | 181 | 7 | 32 | 0 |
| 05 Oct 19 | 184 | 8 | 31 | 0 |
| 13 Jul 19 | 183 | 9 | 32 | 0 |
| 23 Mar 19 | 176 | 19 | 31 | 0 |
| 29 Dec 18 | 176 | 20 | 30 | 0 |
| 06 Oct 18 | 173 | 24 | 29 | 0 |
| 14 Jul 18 | 172 | 24 | 29 | 0 |
| 24 Mar 18 | 178 | 14 | 30 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 17 | 177 | 14 | 29 | 0 |
| 07 Oct 17 | 178 | 10 | 28 | 0 |
| 15 Jul 17 | 174 | 11 | 25 | 0 |
| 25 Mar 17 | 169 | 11 | 25 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 172 | 11 | 27 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 16 | 166 | 11 | 28 | 0 |
| 09 Jul 16 | 161 | 9 | 30 | 0 |
| 19 Mar 16 | 157 | 10 | 30 | 0 |
| 26 Dec 15 | 159 | 12 | 28 | 0 |
| 03 Oct 15 | 152 | 13 | 27 | 0 |
| 11 Jul 15 | 149 | 15 | 25 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: ESCA has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: ESCA's current net profit margins (6.4%) are higher than last year (5.5%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ESCA's earnings have declined by 19.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: ESCA's earnings growth over the past year (11.8%) exceeds its 5-year average (-19.1% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: ESCA earnings growth over the past year (11.8%) exceeded the Leisure industry -24.5%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: ESCA's Return on Equity (8.8%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 01:20 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Rommel Dionisio | Aegis Capital Corporation |
| John O'Neil | Imperial Capital |
| David King | Roth Capital Partners |