Escalade, Inc. (ESCA)
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryLeisureSnapshot 2026-11-05
$20.39-3.50%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryLeisureSnapshot 2026-11-05
QuarterlyIQ Insights · ESCA
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Looking ahead to 2027, we believe our steady cadence of new product launches and a full year of contribution from our recent acquisition will position the business to take market share and generate s…
Stated in 2 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Looking ahead to 2027, we believe our steady cadence of new product launches and a full year of contribution from our recent acquisition will position the business to take market share and generate sales growth, even as consumer headwinds persist.”” “"Looking to the second half of the year, we remain confident in our ability to drive continued top-line growth," Griffin added.” Revenue was $65.608 million in 2026-Q3.
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Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated strong grew net income 62% of the time over the next year (vs 50% for the rest of the cohort, n=5250).
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“Looking ahead to 2027, we believe our steady cadence of new product launches and a full year of contribution from our recent acquisition will position the business to take market share and generate s…”
“"Looking to the second half of the year, we remain confident in our ability to drive continued top-line growth," Griffin added.”
The operational improvements we have made, together with our continued discipline in cost controls and inventory management, have established a margin structure that we believe is sustainable through…
Stated in 2 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “The operational improvements we have made, together with our continued discipline in cost controls and inventory management, have established a margin structure that we believe is sustainable through the cycle.”” “However, despite these challenging conditions, we believe our operational improvements will enable us to deliver gross margins above prior year.”” Operating income was $8.667 million in 2026-Q3.
“The operational improvements we have made, together with our continued discipline in cost controls and inventory management, have established a margin structure that we believe is sustainable through…”
“However, despite these challenging conditions, we believe our operational improvements will enable us to deliver gross margins above prior year.””
“We continued to prioritize debt repayment, reducing total debt to $13.1 million from $20.2 million a year ago, while increasing cash to $24.5 million and ending the quarter in a net cash position wi…
Stated in 2 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: ““We continued to prioritize debt repayment, reducing total debt to $13.1 million from $20.2 million a year ago, while increasing cash to $24.5 million and ending the quarter in a net cash position with full availability on our revolving credit facility.” “"This financial flexibility allows us to continue pursuing our robust capital allocation strategy, which includes a growing pipeline of potential accretive acquisition opportunities.”
““We continued to prioritize debt repayment, reducing total debt to $13.1 million from $20.2 million a year ago, while increasing cash to $24.5 million and ending the quarter in a net cash position wi…”
“"This financial flexibility allows us to continue pursuing our robust capital allocation strategy, which includes a growing pipeline of potential accretive acquisition opportunities.”
Maintaining a strong balance sheet remains a cornerstone of our capital allocation strategy and provides the financial flexibility to pursue acquisitions that broaden and strengthen our business, as…
Stated in 1 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “This strategic acquisition expands Escalade’s ability to develop and grow compelling product lines by adding complementary manufacturing capabilities and a differentiated product platform to its existing portfolio.” “Maintaining a strong balance sheet remains a cornerstone of our capital allocation strategy and provides the financial flexibility to pursue acquisitions that broaden and strengthen our business, as demonstrated by our recent acquisition of ASL Solutions.”
“Maintaining a strong balance sheet remains a cornerstone of our capital allocation strategy and provides the financial flexibility to pursue acquisitions that broaden and strengthen our business, as…”
Continue the quarterly dividend as part of the company's capital allocation and shareholder-return approach.
Over the trailing year it converted 2.63x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated robust grew net income 58% of the time over the next year (vs 45% for the rest of the cohort, n=3629).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, long-term interest rates, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
14 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 53% of the time over the next year (vs 54% for the rest of the cohort, n=6802).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-05.