Aegis Capital reiterates Buy rating on Escalade stock with $20 price target

Published 04/08/2025, 16:38
Aegis Capital reiterates Buy rating on Escalade stock with $20 price target

Investing.com - Aegis Capital has reiterated its Buy rating and $20.00 price target on Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA), maintaining its positive outlook despite soft consumer demand in the recreational products sector. The stock, currently trading at $11.75 and near its 52-week low, appears undervalued according to InvestingPro analysis, which identifies multiple positive indicators for the company.

The research firm noted that Escalade is better positioned than many competitors across product categories due to several key advantages. These include the company’s leading brand names and long-established relationships with key retailers. The company’s strong market position is reflected in its healthy financials, with a current ratio of 4.15x and a 16-year track record of consistent dividend payments, currently yielding 5.09%.

Aegis Capital also highlighted Escalade’s growing presence in eCommerce channels as a positive factor, along with the company’s proactive efforts at implementing cost-reduction initiatives.

The $20 price target is derived by applying a 24x price-to-earnings ratio on Escalade’s estimated 2025 earnings per share, according to the research note.

This multiple is in line with the overall market multiple of the S&P 500, Aegis Capital explained in its analysis of the recreational products company.

In other recent news, Escalade Inc. reported its Q2 2025 earnings, which fell short of analyst expectations. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) were $0.13, significantly below the anticipated $0.23. Additionally, revenue was reported at $54.3 million, missing the forecasted $60.03 million. These results highlight a notable underperformance in the company’s financial metrics. The earnings miss has attracted attention from investors and analysts alike. There are no reports of mergers or acquisitions involving Escalade at this time. Furthermore, no updates on analyst upgrades or downgrades were noted in the recent coverage. These developments are crucial for investors monitoring the company’s financial health and market position.

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