Escalade Reports Improved Q2 Earnings Driven by Tariff Recoveries and Product Growth
Escalade, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESCA) reported second-quarter net sales of $57.7 million in fiscal year 2026, a 6% increase compared to the prior-year period. The company's profitability improved significantly due to tariff recoveries and strong performance across several product lines including archery, safety equipment, table tennis, and basketball. Gross margin expanded by 146 basis points to 26.2%, with EBITDA rising from $3.9 million in the prior-year quarter to $13.2 million this year—$9.9 million of which came directly from recovered tariffs. Escalade plans to use these refunds to offset higher freight and commodity costs, fund promotions, support innovation, and make capital improvements. Management emphasized maintaining pricing stability despite inflationary pressures while increasing promotional activity in the third and fourth quarters. The company ended Q2 with $16.4 million in cash and a net cash position of $1.5 million.
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Topics: acquisition impact financial performance tariff recoveries