Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 29, 2023

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-39589

85-1800912

(State or other jurisdiction of

(Commission

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation)

File No.)

Identification No.)

1800 North Mason Road

Katy, Texas 77449

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

(281) 646-5200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

ASO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging Growth Company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 30, 2023, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended October 28, 2023. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including exhibits, is being furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s filings with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On November 29, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend with respect to the quarter ended October 28, 2023 of $0.09 per share of outstanding common stock of the Company, payable on January 10, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 13, 2023.

On November 29, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program under which the Company may purchase up to $600 million of its outstanding shares during the three-year period ending November 29, 2026 (the "2023 Share Repurchase Program"). Under the 2023 Share Repurchase Program repurchases can be made using a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases, block trades, accelerated share repurchase programs, privately negotiated transactions and/or a non-discretionary trading plan, all in compliance with the rules of the SEC and other applicable legal requirements. The timing, manner, price and amount of any common share repurchases under the 2023 Share Repurchase Program will be determined by the Company in its discretion and will depend on a variety of factors, including legal requirements, price and economic and market conditions. The 2023 Share Repurchase Program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular number of common shares, and the program may be suspended, extended, modified or discontinued at any time.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.


Exhibit No.						Description of Exhibit
99.1						Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. Press Release, dated November 30, 2023.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC.

Date: November 30, 2023

By:

/s/

Rene G. Casares

Name:

Rene G. Casares

Title:

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

Academy Sports + Outdoors Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

Third Quarter GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.31, or $1.38 Adjusted Diluted EPS

Net Sales Decline (6.4)%; Comparable Sales Decline (8.0)%

The Company Opened Five New Stores During the Third Quarter and a Total of 14 in 2023

New $600 Million Share Repurchase Program Announced

KATY, TEXAS (Globe Newswire — November 30, 2023) – Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the third quarter date ended October 28, 2023.

"Our sales and net earnings for the third quarter came in below expectations, primarily driven by weakening consumer sentiment coupled with above normal temperatures that negatively impacted demand for Fall product. Over the past year we have seen customers change their shopping patterns and aggregate trips into the key shopping moments on the calendar and we expect to see this pattern continue this holiday season," said Chief Executive Officer, Steve Lawrence. "During the fourth quarter, we are focused on providing excellent customer service, offering new and innovative gifts and driving traffic to our stores and website with aggressive marketing that features the outstanding values we are offering our customers to help them stretch their wallets as they celebrate this holiday season with their families. Beyond this holiday, we remain focused on executing our long-term strategy and investing in our growth initiatives. We believe that we have a solid operating model, a strong value position and deep customer affinity that will allow us to continue to grow and expand our footprint.”


Third Quarter Operating Results ($ in millions, except per share data)	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Change
	October 28, 2023			October 29, 2022			%
Net sales	$	1,397.8		$	1,493.9		(6.4)%
Comparable sales	(8.0)		%	(7.2)		%
Income before income tax	$	129.9		$	169.9		(23.5)%
Net Income	$	100.0		$	131.7		(24.1)%
Adjusted net income (1)	$	104.7		$	136.2		(23.1)%
Earnings per common share, diluted	$	1.31		$	1.62		(19.1)%
Adjusted earnings per common share, diluted (1)	$	1.38		$	1.67		(17.4)%


Year-to-Date Operating Results ($ in millions, except per share data)	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended						Change
	October 28, 2023			October 29, 2022			%
Net sales	$	4,364.5		$	4,648.6		(6.1)%
Comparable sales	(7.6)		%	(6.9)		%
Income before income tax	$	451.9		$	612.2		(26.2)%
Net Income	$	351.0		$	470.3		(25.4)%
Adjusted net income (1)	$	371.2		$	482.2		(23.0)%
Earnings per common share, diluted	$	4.51		$	5.54		(18.6)%
Adjusted earnings per common share, diluted (1)	$	4.77		$	5.68		(16.0)%

(1) Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per common share, diluted, are non-GAAP measures. See "Non-GAAP Measures" and "Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.


	As of				Change
Balance Sheet ($ in millions)	October 28, 2023		October 29, 2022		%
Cash and cash equivalents	$	274.8	$	318.2	(13.6)	%
Merchandise inventories, net	$	1,492.2	$	1,495.5	(0.2)	%
Long-term debt, net	$	583.4	$	682.8	(14.6)	%


	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended				Change
Capital Allocation ($ in millions)	October 28, 2023		October 29, 2022		%
Share repurchases	$	201.5	$	389.4	(48.3)	%
Dividends paid	$	20.5	$	18.8	9.0	%

Subsequent to the end of the third quarter, on November 29, 2023, Academy's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on January 10, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 13, 2023. The Board also approved a new, three-year, $600 million share repurchase program, bringing the total amount currently available under both share repurchase programs to approximately $700 million.

Carl Ford, Chief Financial Officer, said, "In this challenging macro-economic environment, Academy remains focused on expense control and inventory management in order to maintain healthy margins and optimize cash flow. This strategy enables us to maintain a strong balance sheet as well as self-fund our strategic initiatives. We are also focused on creating shareholder value, demonstrated by the $44 million of share buybacks and $7 million of dividends paid to shareholders during the quarter."

New Store Openings

Academy opened five new stores during the third quarter and seven new stores in November, completing its annual openings for 2023. The Company opened a total of 14 stores in 2023.

2023 Outlook

Based on year-to-date results and current business trends, Academy is narrowing its guidance for fiscal 2023 as follows:


	Previous Guidance						Updated Guidance
(in millions, except per share data)	Low end			High end			Low end			High end
Net sales	$	6,175.0		$	6,365.0		$	6,110.0		$	6,170.0

Comparable sales	(7.5)		%	(4.5)		%	(7.5)		%	(6.5)		%

Gross margin rate	34.0		%	34.4		%	34.0		%	34.2		%

Income before income taxes	$	675		$	750		$	670		$	680

Net Income	$	520		$	575		$	520		$	530

Earnings per common share, diluted	$	6.65		$	7.35		$	6.70		$	6.85

Adjusted earnings per common share, diluted (1)	$	6.95		$	7.65		$	7.05		$	7.20

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	78.1			78.1			77.3			77.3

Capital expenditures	$	200		$	250		$	175		$	225

Adjusted free cash flow (1)	$	400		$	450		$	300		$	350

(1) Adjusted earnings per common share, diluted, and adjusted free cash flow are non-GAAP measures. See "Non-GAAP Measures" and "Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

The earnings per common share guidance reflects a tax rate of approximately 22.0% and does not include any potential future share repurchases.

Conference Call Info

Academy will host a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results. The call will be webcast at investors.academy.com. The following information is provided for those who would like to participate in the conference call:

U.S. callers 1-877-407-3982

International callers 1-201-493-6780

Passcode 13742438

A replay of the conference call will be available for approximately 30 days on the Company's website.

About Academy Sports + Outdoors

Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to 275 stores across 18 states as of quarter end. Academy’s mission is to provide “Fun for All” and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers. Academy’s product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, footwear and sports & recreation through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands.

Non-GAAP Measures

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings per Common Share, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow have been presented in this press release as supplemental measures of financial performance that are not required by, or presented in accordance with, generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Company believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP measures is useful to investors as it provides additional information on comparisons between periods by excluding certain items that affect overall comparability. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures for business planning purposes, to consider underlying trends of its business, and in measuring its performance relative to others in the market, and believes presenting these measures also provides information to investors and others for understanding and evaluating trends in the Company’s operating results or measuring performance in the same manner as the Company’s management. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The calculation of these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similar measures reported by other companies and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures. For additional information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2023 (the "Annual Report"), which may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

See “Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on Academy’s current expectations and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements may incorporate words such as “believe,” “expect,” “forward,” “ahead,” “opportunities,” “plans,” “priorities,” “goals,” “future,” “short/long term,” “will,” “should,” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. The forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the Company’s fiscal 2023 outlook, the Company’s strategic plans and financial objectives, growth of the Company’s business and operations, the Company’s payment of dividends and declaration of future dividends, including the timing and amount thereof, share repurchases by the Company, the Company's expectations regarding its future performance, and future financial condition, and other such matters, and are subject to various risks, uncertainties, assumptions, or changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or quantify. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global, regional, or local economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory and other factors that could affect overall consumer spending or our industry, including the possible effects of ongoing macroeconomic challenges, inflation and increases in interest rates, or changes to the financial health of our customers, many of which are beyond Academy's control. These and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in Academy's filings with the SEC, including the Annual Report and the Company’s Quarterly Report for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2023, under the caption "Risk Factors," as may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement in this press release speaks only as of the date of this release. Academy undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.


Investor Contact						Media Contact
Matt Hodges						Elise Hasbrook
VP, Investor Relations						VP, Communications
281-646-5362						281-944-6041
matt.hodges@academy.com						elise.hasbrook@academy.com

ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)


	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	October 28, 2023		Percentage of Sales (1)		October 29, 2022		Percentage of Sales (1)
Net sales	$	1,397,777	100.0	%	$	1,493,925	100.0	%
Cost of goods sold	915,136		65.5	%	971,454		65.0	%
Gross margin	482,641		34.5	%	522,471		35.0	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses	345,910		24.7	%	342,949		23.0	%
Operating income	136,731		9.8	%	179,522		12.0	%
Interest expense, net	10,930		0.8	%	12,163		0.8	%
Other (income), net	(4,146)		(0.3)	%	(2,538)		(0.2)	%
Income before income taxes	129,947		9.3	%	169,897		11.4	%
Income tax expense	29,969		2.1	%	38,156		2.6	%
Net income	$	99,978	7.2	%	$	131,741	8.8	%

Earnings Per Common Share:
Basic	$	1.34			$	1.67
Diluted	$	1.31			$	1.62

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic	74,461				79,085
Diluted	76,057				81,379

(1) Column may not add due to rounding

ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)


	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
	October 28, 2023		Percentage of Sales (1)		October 29, 2022		Percentage of Sales (1)
Net sales	$	4,364,463	100.0	%	$	4,648,570	100.0	%
Cost of goods sold	2,851,261		65.3	%	3,008,612		64.7	%
Gross margin	1,513,202		34.7	%	1,639,958		35.3	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,039,312		23.8	%	998,209		21.5	%
Operating income	473,890		10.9	%	641,749		13.8	%
Interest expense, net	33,473		0.8	%	34,240		0.7	%

Other (income), net	(11,482)		(0.3)	%	(4,676)		(0.1)	%
Income before income taxes	451,899		10.4	%	612,185		13.2	%
Income tax expense	100,876		2.3	%	141,837		3.1	%
Net income	$	351,023	8.0	%	$	470,348	10.1	%

Earnings Per Common Share:
Basic	$	4.63			$	5.67
Diluted	$	4.51			$	5.54

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic	75,809				82,901
Diluted	77,893				84,910

(1) Column may not add due to rounding

ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)


	October 28, 2023		January 28, 2023		October 29, 2022
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	274,827	$	337,145	$	318,167
Accounts receivable - less allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,102, $2,004 and $1,449, respectively	17,706		16,503		15,998
Merchandise inventories, net	1,492,219		1,283,517		1,495,464
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	110,823		47,747		44,241
Assets held for sale	—		1,763		1,763
Total current assets	1,895,575		1,686,675		1,875,633

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	429,648		351,424		354,014
RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS	1,126,825		1,100,085		1,100,522
TRADE NAME	578,071		577,716		577,571
GOODWILL	861,920		861,920		861,920
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS	29,231		17,619		12,804
Total assets	$	4,921,270	$	4,595,439	$	4,782,464

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	820,428	$	686,472	$	840,585
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	232,046		240,169		259,179
Current lease liabilities	117,141		109,075		88,447
Current maturities of long-term debt	3,000		3,000		3,000
Total current liabilities	1,172,615		1,038,716		1,191,211

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET	583,364		584,456		682,803
LONG-TERM LEASE LIABILITIES	1,095,812		1,072,192		1,093,909
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES, NET	264,565		259,043		242,843
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	11,827		12,726		12,779
Total liabilities	3,128,183		2,967,133		3,223,545

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES



STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY :
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 50,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding	—		—		—
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 300,000,000 shares; 74,143,759; 76,711,720 and 77,959,530 issued and outstanding as of October 28, 2023, January 28, 2023, and October 29, 2022, respectively.	741		767		779
Additional paid-in capital	239,447		216,209		203,734
Retained earnings	1,552,899		1,411,330		1,354,406

Stockholders' equity	1,793,087		1,628,306		1,558,919
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	4,921,270	$	4,595,439	$	4,782,464

ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)


	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
	October 28, 2023		October 29, 2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	351,023	$	470,348
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	79,394		78,852
Non-cash lease expense	4,945		635
Equity compensation	26,128		15,486
Amortization of deferred loan and other costs	2,019		2,328
Deferred income taxes	5,522		25,631

Gain on disposal of property and equipment	(363)		—
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(1,203)		3,720
Merchandise inventories, net	(208,702)		(323,656)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(59,234)		798
Other noncurrent assets	(12,471)		(8,987)
Accounts payable	128,301		95,183
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(5,508)		(39,196)
Income taxes payable	(7,910)		(12,332)
Other long-term liabilities	(899)		359
Net cash provided by operating activities	301,042		309,169

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(151,963)		(79,454)
Purchases of intangible assets	(354)		(357)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	2,126		—
Net cash used in investing activities	(150,191)		(79,811)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of Term Loan	(2,250)		(2,250)


Proceeds from exercise of stock options	13,444		11,559
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase program	2,887		2,797
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards	(6,635)		(1,078)
Repurchase of common stock for retirement	(200,072)		(389,436)
Dividends paid	(20,543)		(18,781)
Net cash used in financing activities	(213,169)		(397,189)

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(62,318)		(167,831)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	337,145		485,998
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	274,827	$	318,167

ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC.

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(Unaudited)

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT

We define “Adjusted EBITDA” as net income (loss) before interest expense, net, income tax expense and depreciation, amortization, and impairment, and other adjustments included in the table below. We define “Adjusted EBIT” as Adjusted EBITDA less depreciation and amortization. We describe these adjustments reconciling net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT in the following table (amounts in thousands):


		Thirteen Weeks Ended			Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
			October 28, 2023		October 29, 2022		October 28, 2023		October 29, 2022
Net income			$	99,978	$	131,741	$	351,023	$	470,348
Interest expense, net			10,930		12,163		33,473		34,240
Income tax expense			29,969		38,156		100,876		141,837
Depreciation and amortization			27,373		27,000		79,394		78,852
Equity compensation (a)			6,245		5,829		26,128		15,486




Adjusted EBITDA (b)			$	174,495	$	214,889	$	590,894	$	740,763
Less: Depreciation and amortization			(27,373)		(27,000)		(79,394)		(78,852)
Adjusted EBIT (b)			$	147,122	$	187,889	$	511,500	$	661,911

(a)	Represents non-cash charges related to equity-based compensation, which vary from period to period depending on certain factors such as timing and valuation of awards, achievement of performance targets and equity award forfeitures.
(b)	Effective January 28, 2023, we no longer exclude pre-opening expenses from our computations of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2022 have been revised to the current period computation methodology.

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Common Share

We define “Adjusted Net Income” as net income (loss) plus other adjustments included in the table below, less the tax effect of these adjustments. We define “Adjusted Earnings per Common Share, Basic” as Adjusted Net Income divided by the basic weighted average common shares outstanding during the period and “Adjusted Earnings per Common Share, Diluted” as Adjusted Net Income divided by the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. We describe these adjustments reconciling net income (loss) to Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted Earnings Per Common Share in the following table (amounts in thousands, except per share data):


		Thirteen Weeks Ended			Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
			October 28, 2023		October 29, 2022		October 28, 2023		October 29, 2022
Net income			$	99,978	$	131,741	$	351,023	$	470,348
Equity compensation (a)			6,245		5,829		26,128		15,486
Tax effects of these adjustments (b)			(1,531)		(1,325)		(5,909)		(3,590)
Adjusted Net Income (c)			$	104,692	$	136,245	$	371,242	$	482,244

Earnings per common share:
Basic			$	1.34	$	1.67	$	4.63	$	5.67
Diluted			$	1.31	$	1.62	$	4.51	$	5.54
Adjusted Earnings per Common Share:
Basic			$	1.41	$	1.72	$	4.90	$	5.82
Diluted			$	1.38	$	1.67	$	4.77	$	5.68
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic			74,461		79,085		75,809		82,901
Diluted			76,057		81,379		77,893		84,910



(a)	Represents non-cash charges related to equity-based compensation, which vary from period to period depending on certain factors such as timing and valuation of awards, achievement of performance targets and equity award forfeitures.
(b)	For the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2023 and October 29, 2022, this represents the estimated tax effect (by using the projected full year tax rates for the respective years) of the total adjustments made to arrive at Adjusted Net Income.
(c)	Effective January 28, 2023, we no longer exclude pre-opening expenses from our computations of Adjusted Net Income. Adjusted Net Income for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2022 has been revised to the current period computation methodology.

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Common Share, Diluted, Guidance Reconciliation (amounts in millions, except per share data)


		Low Range*		High Range*
		Fiscal Year Ending February 3, 2024		Fiscal Year Ending February 3, 2024
Net Income		$	520	$	530
Equity compensation (a)		33		33
Tax effects of these adjustments (a)		(8)		(8)
Adjusted Net Income		$	545	$	555

Earnings Per Common Share, Diluted		$	6.70	$	6.85
Equity compensation (a)		0.43		0.43
Tax effects of these adjustments (a)		(0.08)		(0.08)
Adjusted Earnings per Common Share, Diluted		$	7.05	$	7.20


*	Amounts presented have been rounded.
(a)	Adjustments include non-cash charges related to equity-based compensation (as defined above), which may vary from period to period. The tax effect of these adjustments is determined by using the projected full year tax rate for the fiscal year.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

We define “Adjusted Free Cash Flow” as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less net cash used in investing activities. We describe these adjustments reconciling net cash provided by operating activities to Adjusted Free Cash Flow in the following table (amounts in thousands):


	Thirteen Weeks Ended			Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
		October 28, 2023		October 29, 2022		October 28, 2023		October 29, 2022
Net cash provided by operating activities		$	57,476	$	50,763	$	301,042	$	309,169
Net cash used in investing activities		(42,345)		(31,677)		(150,191)		(79,811)
Adjusted Free Cash Flow		$	15,131	$	19,086	$	150,851	$	229,358

Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Guidance Reconciliation (amounts in millions)


		Low Range*		High Range*
		Fiscal Year Ending February 3, 2024		Fiscal Year Ending February 3, 2024
Net cash provided by operating activities		$	475	$	575
Net cash used in investing activities		(175)		(225)
	Adjusted Free Cash Flow	$	300	$	350

*	Amounts presented have been rounded.

Cover	Nov. 29, 2023
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	8-K
Document Period End Date	Nov. 29, 2023
Entity Registrant Name	Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity File Number	001-39589
Entity Tax Identification Number	85-1800912
Entity Address, Address Line One	1800 North Mason Road
Entity Address, City or Town	Katy
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	77449
City Area Code	281
Local Phone Number	646-5200
Written Communications	false
Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
Trading Symbol	ASO
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001817358
Amendment Flag	false