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ESCALADE INC

For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed Apr 30, 2026.

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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed Apr 30, 2026

ESCA$20.60+1.0%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
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Item 1. Financial Statements

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 20253
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 20254
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 20255
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 20256
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements7
Item 2 -Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations13
Item 3 -Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk15
Item 4 -Controls and Procedures15
Part II.Other Information
Item 1 -Legal Proceedings16
Item 1A -Risk Factors16
Item 2 -Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds16
Item 6 -Exhibits17
Signature17

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

All Amounts in Thousands Except Share InformationMarch 31, 2026December 31, 2025March 31, 2025
(Unaudited)(Audited)(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$13,051$11,878$2,214
Receivables, less allowance of $1,261; $1,226; and $617; respectively46,65846,31548,905
Inventories73,58768,47477,001
Prepaid expenses3,1243,3512,988
Prepaid income tax-557-
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS136,420130,575131,108
Property, plant and equipment, net22,53822,35522,090
Operating lease right-of-use assets1,3781,2761,071
Intangible assets, net24,86425,44525,270
Goodwill42,32642,32642,326
Other assets24132209
TOTAL ASSETS$227,550$222,109$222,074
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt$16,667$7,143$7,143
Trade accounts payable15,8299,15014,304
Accrued liabilities10,70813,68010,148
Income tax payable803-335
Current operating lease liabilities617510426
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES44,62430,48332,356
Other Liabilities:
Long‑term debt-11,30916,667
Deferred income tax liability6,3036,3033,302
Operating lease liabilities787798687
Other liabilities--297
TOTAL LIABILITIES51,71448,89353,309
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock:
Authorized 1,000,000 shares; no par value, none issued---
Common stock:
Authorized 30,000,000 shares; no par value, issued and outstanding – 13,761,878; 13,696,311; and 13,756,393; shares respectively3,3063,0133,428
Retained earnings172,530170,203165,337
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY175,836173,216168,765
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$227,550$222,109$222,074

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended
All Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share DataMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2025
Net sales$55,785$55,479
Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold38,63640,689
Selling, administrative and general expenses10,73310,571
Amortization581567
Operating Income5,8353,652
Other Income (Expense)
Interest expense(188)(244)
Interest income74-
Other income1331
Income Before Income Taxes5,7343,439
Provision for Income Taxes1,353820
Net Income$4,381$2,619
Earnings Per Share Data:
Basic earnings per share$0.32$0.19
Diluted earnings per share$0.32$0.19
Dividends declared$0.15$0.15

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

Common Stock · Retained
All Amounts in ThousandsSharesAmountEarningsTotal
Balances at December 31, 202413,733$4,218$164,779$168,997
Net income--2,6192,619
Expense of restricted stock units-467-467
Settlement of restricted stock units107---
Dividends declared--(2,061)(2,061)
Purchase of stock(92)(1,381)-(1,381)
Issuance of common stock for service8124-124
Balances at March 31, 202513,756$3,428$165,337$168,765
Balances at December 31, 202513,696$3,013$170,203$173,216
Net income--4,3814,381
Expense of restricted stock units-412-412
Settlement of restricted stock units72---
Dividends declared--(2,054)(2,054)
Purchase of stock(17)(281)-(281)
Issuance of common stock for service11162-162
Balances at March 31, 202613,762$3,306$172,530$175,836

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended
All Amounts in ThousandsMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2025
Operating Activities:
Net income$4,381$2,619
Depreciation and amortization1,2471,239
Allowance for credit losses120162
Stock-based compensation412467
Loss on disposal of assets-3
Common stock issued in lieu of bonus to officers162124
Changes in assets and liabilities(180)(823)
Net cash provided by operating activities6,1423,791
Investing Activities:
Purchase of property and equipment(848)(543)
Net cash used in investing activities(848)(543)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt5684,806
Payments on long-term debt(2,354)(6,592)
Cash dividends paid(2,054)(2,061)
Purchase of stock(281)(1,381)
Net cash used in financing activities(4,121)(5,228)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents1,173(1,980)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period11,8784,194
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$13,051$2,214
Supplemental Cash Flows Information
Interest paid$162$217
Income taxes (refunded) paid, net$(7)$20

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Presentation of Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements – The significant accounting policies followed by the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries for interim financial reporting are consistent with the accounting policies followed for its annual financial reporting. All adjustments that are of a normal recurring nature and are in the opinion of management necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods reported have been included in the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements. The consolidated condensed balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2025 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of that date. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K annual report for 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Note B ‑ Seasonal Aspects

The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Note C ‑ Inventories

In thousandsMarch 31, 2026December 31, 2025March 31, 2025
Raw materials$4,170$2,735$2,743
Work in progress2,7922,9402,441
Finished goods66,62562,79971,817
$73,587$68,474$77,001

Note D – Fair Values of Financial Instruments

Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 820, “Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures,”* *outlines a valuation framework and creates a fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities as follows:

-Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
-Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
-Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions.

Due to their short-term nature, the fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and certain other liabilities approximated their carrying values at March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025. The Company believes the carrying value of borrowings under our senior secured revolving credit facility, due to variable rate interest, adequately reflects the fair value of these instruments.

The Company discloses the fair value of its term loan using Level 2 inputs, which are estimated using treasury rates for a similar instrument, as follows:

March 31, 2026December 31, 2025March 31, 2025
In thousandsCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair Value
Term Loan Facility$16,667$16,105$18,452$17,689$23,810$22,197

Note E – Stock Compensation

The fair value of stock-based compensation is recognized in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 718,Stock Compensation.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, the Company recognized stock based compensation expense of $412 thousand and $467 thousand, respectively. At March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, there was $2.3 million and $2.0 million, respectively, in unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock awards. The unrecognized compensation expense of unvested restricted stock awards not yet recognized as of March 31, 2026 is expected to be recognized over the weighted average period of 1.8 years.

On March 5, 2026, the Company awarded 116,691 restricted stock units to employees. The 2026 restricted stock units awarded to employees time vest over three years (one-third one year from grant, one-third two years from grant andone-third three years from grant) provided that the employee continues to serve as an employee, director or consultant of the Company on the vesting date.

Note F ‑ Segment Information

The Company operates asone operating segment. The Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) is its president and chief executive officer, who reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis. The CODM uses consolidated net sales and consolidated net income to assess financial performance and allocate resources.

In thousands · Sporting Goods · Corp. · Total
Revenues from external customers$55,785$-$55,785
Cost of product sold38,636-38,636
Other operating expenses10,53378111,314
Operating income (loss)6,616(781)5,835
Interest expense, net(114)-(114)
Other income13-13
Provision (benefit) for Income Taxes1,790(437)1,353
Net income (loss)4,725(344)4,381
Depreciation and Amortization$1,247-$1,247
Total assets$213,063$14,487$227,550
In thousands · Sporting Goods · Corp. · Total
Revenues from external customers$55,479$-$55,479
Cost of product sold40,689-40,689
Other operating expenses10,31482411,138
Operating income (loss)4,476(824)3,652
Interest expense, net(244)-(244)
Other income31-31
Provision (benefit) for Income Taxes1,172(352)820
Net income (loss)3,091(472)2,619
Depreciation and Amortization$1,239-$1,239
Total assets$218,079$3,995$222,074

Note G – Dividend Payment

On January 12, 2026, the Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per common share to all shareholders of record on January 5, 2026. The total amount of the dividend was approximately $2.1 million and was charged against retained earnings.

On April 13, 2026, the Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.1525 per common share to all shareholders of record on April 6, 2026. The total amount of the dividend was approximately $2.1 million and was charged against retained earnings.

Note H ‑ Earnings Per Share

The shares used in computation of the Company’s basic and diluted earnings per common share are as follows:

Three Months Ended
In thousandsMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2025
Weighted average common shares outstanding13,71713,716
Dilutive effect of restricted stock units165163
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution13,88213,879

Note I – New Accounting Standards and Changes in Accounting Principles

With the exception of that discussed below, there have been no recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the recent accounting pronouncements described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, that are of significance, or potential significance to the Company.

In July 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2025-05,Financial Instruments–* Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets.*The amendments clarify the application of the current expected credit losses (CECL) model to trade receivable and contract assets and are intended to improve consistency in the measurement of expected credit losses. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted ASU 2025-05 effective January 1, 2026. The adoption of ASU 2025-05 did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements, financial condition, or results of operations.

Note J – Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Revenue Recognition – Revenue is recognized when a contract exists with a customer that specifies the goods to be provided at an agreed upon sales price and when the performance obligations under the terms of the contract are satisfied; generally this occurs with the transfer of control of our goods at a point in time based on shipping terms and transfer of title. Sales are made on normal and customary short-term credit terms or upon delivery of point-of-sale transactions. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods. The Company expenses incremental costs of obtaining a contract due to the short-term nature of the contracts. These costs are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Sales, value add, and other taxes we collect concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. Shipping and handling fees charged to customers are reported within revenue.

The Company enters into contractual arrangements with customers in the form of customer orders that specify goods, quantity, pricing, and associated order terms. The Company does not have long-term contracts that are satisfied over time. Due to the nature of the contracts, no significant judgment exists in relation to the identification of the customer contract, satisfaction of the performance obligations, or transaction price.

Gross-to-net sales adjustments – We recognize revenue net of various sales adjustments to arrive at net sales as reported on the statement of operations. These adjustments are referred to as gross-to-net sales adjustments and primarily fall into one of three categories: returns, warranties and customer allowances.

Returns–* *The Company records an accrued liability and reduction in sales for estimated product returns based upon historical experience. An accrued liability and reduction in sales is also recorded for approved return authorizations that have been communicated by the customer.

Warranties – Limited warranties are provided on certain products for varying periods. We record an accrued liability and reduction in sales for estimated future warranty claims based upon historical experience and management’s estimate of the level of future claims. Changes in the estimated amounts recognized in prior years are recorded as an adjustment to the accrued liability and sales in the current year. The accrued liability amount attributable to warranties was $608 thousand as of March 31, 2026. There were no changes to the accrual due to a change in estimate during the current period.

Customer Allowances– Customer allowances are common practice in the industries in which the Company operates. These agreements are typically in the form of advertising subsidies, volume rebates and catalog allowances and are accounted for as a reduction to gross sales. The Company reviews such allowances on an ongoing basis and accruals are adjusted, if necessary, as additional information becomes available.

Contract Balances–** **Amounts relating to returns and customer allowances create contract liabilities, which were $5,056 thousand and $5,629 thousand as of March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, respectively, and $5,324 thousand and $6,708 thousand as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

Disaggregation of Revenue– We generate revenue from the sale of widely recognized sporting goods brands in basketball goals, archery, indoor and outdoor game recreation and fitness products. These products are sold through multiple sales channels that include: mass merchants, specialty dealers, key on-line retailers (“E-commerce”) and international. The following table depicts the disaggregation of revenue according to sales channel:

Three Months Ended
All Amounts in ThousandsMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2025
Gross Sales by Channel:
Mass Merchants$17,784$20,178
Specialty Dealers23,00020,567
E-commerce16,78816,264
International2,4853,698
Other791801
Total Gross Sales60,84861,508
Less: Gross-to-Net Sales Adjustments
Returns1,0211,540
Warranties251373
Customer Allowances3,7914,116
Total Gross-to-Net Sales Adjustments5,0636,029
Total Net Sales$55,785$55,479

Note K – Leases

We have operating leases for office, manufacturing and distribution facilities as well as for certain equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of 1 year to 5 years. As of March 31, 2026, the Company has not entered into any lease arrangements classified as a finance lease.

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, current operating lease liabilities and operating lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. The Company has elected an accounting policy to not recognize short-term leases (one year or less) on the balance sheet. The Company also elected the package of practical expedients which applies to leases that commenced before the adoption date. By electing the package of practical expedients, the Company did not need to reassess the following; whether any existing contracts are or contain leases, the lease classification for any existing leases and initial direct costs for any existing leases.

ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. When the implicit rate of the lease is not provided or cannot be determined, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date to determine the present value of future payments. Lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease and are recognized in the presentation of the ROU assets and operating lease liabilities when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise those options. Lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease costs include payment for taxes and common area maintenance charges.

Components of lease expense and other information is as follows:

Three Months Ended
All Amounts in ThousandsMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2025
Lease Expense
Operating Lease Cost$167$133
Short-term Lease Cost148228
Variable Lease Cost4242
Total Operating Lease Cost$357$403
Operating Lease – Operating Cash Flows$172$136
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term – Operating Leases (in years)2.772.64
Weighted Average Discount Rate – Operating Leases6.76%6.26%

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases as of March 31, 2026 were as follows:

All Amounts in Thousands
Year 1$515
Year 2583
Year 3217
Year 4150
Year 570
Thereafter9
Total future minimum lease payments1,544
Less imputed interest(140)
Total$1,404
Current operating lease liabilities617
Long-term operating lease liabilities787
Total$1,404

Note L – Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is involved in litigation arising in the normal course of its business, but the Company does not believe the disposition or ultimate resolution of such claims or lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on the business or financial condition of the Company. Based on current information, available insurance coverage and established reserves, the Company believes that the eventual outcome of existing litigation against the Company will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position. However, in the event of unexpected future developments, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of those matters, if unfavorable, may be material to the Company’s results of operations for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the size of the loss or liability imposed and the operating results for the applicable period.

Note M – Debt

On October 11, 2024, the Company entered into the Fifth Amendment (the “Fifth Amendment”) to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with its issuing bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and the other lenders identified therein (the “Restated Credit Agreement”). The Fifth Amendment eliminated the fixed charge coverage ratio covenant and related provisions. The fixed charge ratio covenant was replaced by a new minimum interest coverage ratio covenant of 3.50 to 1:00 effective September 30, 2024. Under the terms of the Fifth Amendment, the Company and the Lender also agreed to decrease the maximum availability under the senior revolving credit facility from $75.0 million to $60.0 million, but added an accordion feature that could increase the facility in an amount not to exceed $85.0 million. The Fifth Amendment further revised the restricted payments covenant to provide that if at any time the Company’s Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio would exceed 1.75 to 1.0, then the aggregate combined total of cash dividends and Company share repurchases may not exceed $12.0 million in any trailing twelve month period.

The Company was in compliance with the debt covenants set forth in the Restated Credit Agreement as of March 31, 2026.

As of March 31, 2026, the outstanding principal amount of the term loan was $16.7 million and total amount drawn under the revolving facility waszero. The term loan and revolving facility have a maturity date of January 21, 2027.

Note N – Provision for Taxes

The effective tax rate for the three months ending March 31, 2026 was 23.6% compared to 23.8% for the same three month period last year.

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