$ESCA

Escalade, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESCA) acquired ASL Solutions, a manufacturer of premium insulated dog houses. The deal expands Escalade's product lines and manufacturing capabilities, entering the growing pet market. ASL's products are designed for durability and weather resistance, complementing Escalade's existing outdoor and recreation offerings. According to Escalade's CEO, the acquisition supports long-term growth and value creation.

Williams Edward E sold 33,050 shares of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) at an average of $20.98 ($20.96–$20.99, $0.69M total) across 3 trades over 2026-08-11 to 2026-08-13.

Baalmann Richard Fenton JR sold 5,000 shares of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) at $22.27 ($0.11M total) on 2026-08-06.

Glazer Walter P. Jr. sold 16,374 shares of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) at $21.08 ($0.35M total) on 2026-08-04.

Escalade held its Q2 2026 earnings call. The company reported net income of $9.4 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, on net sales of $57.7 million. Net sales rose 6% year over year, with gross margin up 146 bps to 26.2%. Escalade cited tariff refunds, product strength, and cost management, and said it repaid $1.8 million of long-term debt.

Escalade held its Q2 2026 earnings call. The company reported net sales up 6% year over year to $57.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with net income of $9.4 million, or $0.68 per diluted share. Gross margin rose 146 bps to 26.2%. Results included about $9.9 million of recovered tariff costs, and management discussed inventory reduction and planned investments.

ESCALADE INC (ESCA) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EXHIBIT 99.1 Escalade Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results EVANSVILLE, IN, July 30, 2026 – Escalade, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESCA, or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods and indoor/outdoor recreational equipment, today announced results for the second qu

Escalade Inc. director Katherine F. Franklin reported equity compensation activity, including a grant of 5,000 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and the conversion of previously granted RSUs into 4,400 common shares. She now directly holds 34,979.783 Escalade common shares, with additional shares held indirectly in revocable trusts where she disclaims beneficial ownership. This activity is considered routine director compensation rather than discretionary market purchases.

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