Escalade, Incorporated Q1 2026 Financial Results and Dividend Declaration

Escalade, Incorporated announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Net sales increased by 0.6% to $55.8 million, driven by growth in archery, billiards, and safety categories, partially offset by a decline in outdoor and indoor game sales. The company reported a significant improvement in gross margin, which increased by 408 basis points to 30.7%, attributed to lower fixed costs and a favorable sales mix. Operating income saw a substantial rise of 59.8% to $5.8 million. Net income for the quarter was $4.4 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, a 67.2% increase compared to the first quarter of 2025. EBITDA also rose by 44.1% to $7.1 million. Cash provided by operations increased to $6.1 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.1525 per share, payable on July 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 6, 2026. Escalade’s balance sheet remains strong, with total debt at $16.7 million and cash and equivalents at $13.1 million as of March 31, 2026.