Escalade Inc
Escalade Inc is a manufacturer and distributor of recreational products, including camping gear, outdoor furniture, and related accessories, generating revenue primarily through the sale of these products to retailers and consumers.
Business. Escalade Inc (ESCA.O) is a recreational products company operating within the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The firm generates revenue through the sale of recreational goods and is headquartered in the United States. It is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.
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- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Escalade Inc (ESCA.O) is a recreational products company operating within the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The firm generates revenue through the sale of recreational goods and is headquartered in the United States. It is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.
Escalade Inc maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11, indicating a low reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 4.28, suggesting strong short-term liquidity. However, the risk assessment notes a medium liquidity risk, with net cash being negative after subtracting total debt.
In terms of profitability, Escalade Inc reports a return on equity (ROE) of 7.91% and a return on assets (ROA) of 6.17%. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA in the Recreational Products sector, indicating that the company is underperforming relative to its peers in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment focused on recreational products, with no significant geographic diversification disclosed. This concentration increases exposure to market-specific risks, particularly in the outdoor and leisure product categories, which are sensitive to economic cycles and consumer spending trends.
Looking ahead, Escalade Inc is projected to experience modest revenue growth in the current fiscal year, with a slight increase in operating margins. The company's capital expenditure is expected to remain negative, indicating continued reinvestment in operations rather than expansion. The outlook for the next fiscal year is cautiously optimistic, with a projected increase in net income driven by cost optimization and improved product mix.
The risk assessment highlights a low dilution risk, with no significant dilution sources identified in recent filings or disclosures. The company has not issued new shares in the past year, and there are no indications of upcoming equity offerings or share buybacks that could impact ownership structure.
Recent events include the filing of the latest 10-K, which disclosed continued investment in product innovation and supply chain optimization. The company also reported a slight increase in operating cash flow, driven by improved inventory management and higher gross margins. No material legal or regulatory issues were disclosed in the most recent filings.
- Escalade Inc maintains a conservative capital structure with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11.
- The company's ROE of 7.91% and ROA of 6.17% are below the industry median, indicating underperformance in capital efficiency.
- Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing exposure to market-specific risks.
- The company is projected to experience modest revenue growth in the current fiscal year, with a focus on cost optimization and product mix improvement.
- Escalade Inc has a low dilution risk, with no significant dilution sources identified in recent filings.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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Derivative transactions
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 2 150exercise · 2026-05-08
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 2 150exercise · 2026-05-08
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 2 150exercise · 2026-05-08
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 2 250exercise · 2026-05-07
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 2 250exercise · 2026-05-07
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 2 250exercise · 2026-05-07
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 2 250exercise · 2026-05-07
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 5 000grant · 2026-05-06
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 5 000grant · 2026-05-06
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 5 000grant · 2026-05-06
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 5 000grant · 2026-05-06
- Director, PRESIDENT & CEO, 10% owner · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 2 100exercise · 2026-04-03
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 19 150exercise · 2026-04-03
- CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 2 400exercise · 2026-04-03
- CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 2 000exercise · 2026-03-11
- Director, PRESIDENT & CEO, 10% owner · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 1 840exercise · 2026-03-11
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 2 782exercise · 2026-03-11
- Director, PRESIDENT & CEO, 10% owner · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 18 480grant · 2026-03-05
- CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 9 822grant · 2026-03-05
- Director, INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO, 10% owner · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 1 850exercise · 2026-03-03
- CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 2 777exercise · 2026-03-03
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 27 770exercise · 2026-03-03
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- Escalade Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
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- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$8M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$7M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$7M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Patrick J. GriffinPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Insider activity
- Director, PRESIDENT & CEO, 10% owner · Common StockOther 1 000 · 2026-06-11
- Director · Common StockOther 1 000 · 2026-06-01
- Director · Common StockOther 1 000 · 2026-05-28
- Director · Common StockOther 2 150 · 2026-05-08
- Director · Common StockSold 1 048 @ $19,80$21K · 2026-05-08
- Director · Common StockOther 2 150 · 2026-05-08
- Director · Common StockOther 2 150 · 2026-05-08
- Director · Common StockOther 2 250 · 2026-05-07
- Director · Common StockOther 2 250 · 2026-05-07
- Director · Common StockOther 2 250 · 2026-05-07
- Director · Common StockSold 32 578 @ $19,83$646K · 2026-05-07
- Director · Common StockOther 2 250 · 2026-05-07
- Director, PRESIDENT & CEO, 10% owner · Common StockOther 2 100 · 2026-04-03
- Director · Common StockOther 19 150 · 2026-04-03
- CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · Common StockOther 2 400 · 2026-04-03
- Director, PRESIDENT & CEO, 10% owner · Common StockOther 1 840 · 2026-03-11
- Director · Common StockOther 2 782 · 2026-03-11
- CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · Common StockOther 2 000 · 2026-03-11
- Director, INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO, 10% owner · Common StockOther 1 850 · 2026-03-03
- CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · Common StockOther 2 777 · 2026-03-03
- Director · Common StockOther 27 770 · 2026-03-03
- Director, INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO, 10% owner · Common StockOther 11 263 @ $14,40$162K · 2026-02-27
- Director · Common StockSold 5 490 @ $13,00$71K · 2025-12-11
- Director · Common StockSold 4 224 @ $13,00$55K · 2025-12-10
- Director · Common StockSold 286 @ $13,35$4K · 2025-12-01
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From filings & derived data- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -14.7%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 5.7%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 7.9%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 6.2%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 4.28xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 0.28xDerived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 23.3%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -7.3%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 6.4%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 6.5%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -27.9%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 5.5%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -14.0%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -6.4%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 0.0%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -4.5%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 2.5%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -1.9%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 173.22MSEC XBRL filing
- Current assets (annual): USD 130.57MSEC XBRL filing
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 30.48MSEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 48.89MSEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD 18.02MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 1SEC XBRL filing