The following is a summary of the Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Academy Sports and Outdoors reported Q3 sales of $1.34 billion with a comparable sales decline of 4.9%, in line with previous guidance and reflecting improvement over the first half of the year.
Gross margin rate in Q3 was 34.0%, a decrease of 50 basis points primarily due to increased supply chain costs and a shift in outdoor merchandise mix.
GAAP net income was $65.8 million with GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.92; adjusted net income was $70.5 million with adjusted earnings per share of $0.98.
Business Progress:
The company opened 16 new stores in 2024, reflecting a 6% unit growth and expanding into new markets including Ohio, marking entry into their 19th state.
Academy's e-commerce and omnichannel efforts saw positive results from the partnership with DoorDash, enhancing same-day delivery capabilities for online orders.
Academy is implementing a customer data platform to refine targeted marketing efforts, aiming to reengage lapsed customers, with over 11 million members expected in the My Academy Rewards by year-end.
Opportunities:
Increase in store openings planned for 2025, targeting 20 to 25 new stores as part of ongoing geographic expansion.
Continued investment in e-commerce and omnichannel strategies to enhance customer engagement and sales.
Risks:
Unseasonably warm weather impacted seasonal merchandise sales negatively in Q3, particularly affecting apparel sales.
Economic uncertainties and fluctuating consumer spending patterns are influencing shopping behavior, with increased use of credit and 'buy now, pay later' services noted.
More details: Academy IR
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