Escalade Inc (ESCA) Stock Price & Analysis
Escalade Inc (ESCA) fell 0.32% to USD 18.63 as of July 25, 2026 at 05:17 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
ESCA last closed at USD 18.69; the session ranged USD 18.01–18.85 on volume of 23,114 shares. Market capitalization is $257.19M, with a 52-week range of USD 11.41–21.32 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 05:17 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 05:17 UTC)
| Price | USD 18.63 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.32% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 18.69 |
| Open | USD 18.68 |
| Day Range | USD 18.01 – 18.85 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 11.41 – 21.32 |
| Volume | 23,114 shares |
| Market Cap | $257.19M |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (ESCA)
Nexqual's technical model rates ESCA "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 05:17 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 49.9 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 18.61) |
| MACD | 0.1 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (ESCA)
Wall Street analysts rate ESCA "None" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 24 (range USD 24–24), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 05:17 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 24 |
| High Target | USD 24 |
| Low Target | USD 24 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (ESCA)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $57.59M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.32 vs est 0.18 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.27 vs est 0.2 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.4 vs est 0.23 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 05:17 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (ESCA)
| Total Revenue | $240.46M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +0.60% |
| Gross Margin | +27.86% |
| Operating Margin | +10.46% |
| Profit Margin | +6.43% |
| ROE | +8.97% |
| Debt / Equity | 10.28 |
| Current Ratio | 3.06 |
| Total Cash | $13.05M |
| Total Debt | $18.07M |
| Free Cash Flow | $24.79M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 05:17 UTC.
Financial Health Score (ESCA)
Nexqual rates Escalade Inc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 05:17 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.6% YoY (latest Q), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 28%, operating 10% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $13M cash vs $18M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $25M, 10% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 9%, ROA 5.8% |
Ownership (ESCA)
| Insider Ownership | +40.09% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +31.71% |
| Shares Outstanding | 13.81M |
| Float | 9.61M |
| Short % of Float | +1.99% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 05:17 UTC.
Leadership (ESCA)
Escalade Inc is led by Patrick J. Griffin (age 55), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 05:17 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Patrick J. Griffin (age 55) |
|---|---|
| VP of Finance, CFO & Secretary | Stephen Ross Wawrin CMA (age 51) |
| Vice President of Financial Reporting, Accounting & Investor Relations | Wes Smith |
Major Backers & Investors (ESCA)
Notable institutional backers of Escalade Inc include Minerva Advisors LLC, North Star Investment Management Corp, NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II-North Star Micro Cap Fund, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 05:17 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Minerva Advisors LLC | 4.11% |
| North Star Investment Management Corp | 3.06% |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II-North Star Micro Cap Fund | 2.59% |
| Rehmann Capital Advisory Group | 2.24% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Portfolio | 0.78% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 6.2% |
| Vanguard Group | 5.7% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 3.3% |
| Geode Capital | 1.62% |
| State Street | 0.98% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 05:17 UTC.
From Escalade Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-27)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- In today's digital landscape, where cyber threats continue to evolve and proliferate, it is imperative that we remain vigilant and proactive in our approach to cybersecurity.   In this section, we outline our cybersecurity risk management strategies and initiatives aimed at mitigating cyber risks and ensuring the resilience of our organization.
- From risk assessment and threat detection and continuous improvement, our approach to cybersecurity reflects our resolve to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our systems and data.   Our cybersecurity risk management program is integrated into our overall risk management system.
Partnerships
- The Company also must comply with increasingly complex regulatory cybersecurity and privacy standards, which may result in significant expense due to increased investment in technology and the development of new operational processes which could negatively impact the Company's profitability.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 05:17 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.