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Escalade Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary29 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 net sales fell 3.2% YoY to $65.608m; gross margin rose 123 bps to 29.4%, net income increased to $6.733m, and diluted EPS was $0.48.
9M net sales increased 0.8% to $179.095m and net income rose to $20.545m; results included $11.9m of tariff benefits.
Financial highlights
Q3 operating income was $8.667m versus $7.301m; EBITDA was $9.973m versus $8.588m, including a $1.6m benefit from recovering prior-period tariff costs.
Q3 SG&A increased to $11.6m from $11.2m, reflecting acquisition-related and professional fees and higher advertising expense.
Q3 operating cash flow was $14.9m versus $1.0m used; 9M operating cash flow was $29.735m versus $16.118m.
Cash and equivalents were $24.530m at Sept. 30, 2026.
Outlook and guidance
New product launches and a full year of contribution from the recent acquisition are expected to support share gains and sales growth in 2027 despite consumer headwinds.
More frequent holiday promotions with retail partners are intended to engage consumers earlier and support sell-through; inventory levels were described as comfortable.
Capital expenditure is expected to increase in Q4 and into 2027 to support business investment, capacity and efficiency.
Cash generated from 2026 and Q1 2027 operations is expected to repay the remaining term loan balance due Jan. 21, 2027.
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Next Escalade earnings date
Q4 202626 Feb, 2027
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Next Escalade earnings date
Q4 202626 Feb, 2027
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Escalade, Incorporated is a manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods and recreational products. The company’s portfolio includes equipment for activities such as archery, basketball, table tennis, fitness, pickleball, and more. Escalade markets its products under various well-known brands, catering to both professional and recreational users. Its offerings are sold through sporting goods retailers, e-commerce platforms, and specialty stores, serving customers in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.