Academy Sports Price Target Raised to $65 by Telsey Advisory Group

Telsey Advisory Group has raised its price target for Academy Sports (ASO) from $58 to $65, indicating a 12.07% increase. The "Outperform" rating remains unchanged, reflecting the analyst's confidence in the company's performance. The average one-year target price is $55, with a high estimate of $70 and a low estimate of $43. The average brokerage recommendation is 2.3, indicating "Outperform" status. The estimated GF Value for ASO in one year is $62.04, suggesting a 9.09% upside from the current price.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc (ASO) has seen a significant boost in its stock price target, as Telsey Advisory Group has raised its estimate from $58 to $65. This 12.07% increase indicates a positive outlook for the company's future performance. The "Outperform" rating remains unchanged, reflecting the analyst's confidence in ASO's ability to deliver strong results [1].

The average one-year target price for ASO, as reported by 17 analysts, stands at $55. This average suggests an upside of 0.32% from the current price of $54.12. The high estimate of $70 and the low estimate of $43 provide a wide range for potential future performance [1].

The consensus recommendation from 19 brokerage firms is currently 2.3, indicating an "Outperform" status. This rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies a "Strong Buy" and 5 denotes a "Sell" [1].

GuruFocus estimates the GF Value for ASO in one year to be $62.04, suggesting a 9.09% upside from the current price. GF Value is calculated based on historical multiples and future estimates of the company's performance [1].

In the latest earnings report, ASO reported a 10% increase in e-commerce sales and successfully launched the Jordan Brand in 145 stores. The company also opened five new store locations in Q1, including its first locations in Pennsylvania and Maryland, and remains on track to open 20 to 25 new stores this year [1].

However, ASO faced challenges, including a 0.9% year-over-year decline in net sales to $1.35 billion and a 3.7% decline in comparable sales. SG&A expenses increased by 290 basis points, driven by new store support and higher labor costs. The company also faces a challenging consumer environment with inflationary pressures and choppy consumer shopping patterns [1].

Despite these challenges, ASO's strong performance in e-commerce and the successful expansion of its store network indicate a resilient company. The analyst community's positive outlook and the GF Value estimate suggest that investors may find ASO to be an attractive investment opportunity.

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[1] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2990229/academy-sports-aso-target-price-increased-by-loop-capital-aso-stock-news