Escalade Inc, classified in the Retail & Commerce sector, is a listed company. Its insiders report their share dealings to SEC (Form 4). From 18 October 2025 to 18 October 2026, the disclosure feed for Escalade Inc logged 21 filings by 6 insiders.
There is no open-market purchase to report; the filings show 9 sales worth €1.1M by 4 insiders. At €550k, the sale published on 13 August 2026 by Williams Edward E is the largest of the period (0.23% of market cap).
For context, the typical company on the same exchange (median of 5,458 companies) published 22 filings over the same period, against 21 filings here. Looking back to 2021, when coverage begins, insiders filed no purchases and 19 sales. For the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, the annual 10-K puts revenue at 240.2 m USD and net income at 13.7 m USD.
Filings reach the SEC (Form 4) feed a median of 2 days after the trade. Section 16 rules allow two business days to file each Form 4. Selling is not necessarily a view on the stock: liquidity needs and diversification are common motives.
Elsewhere in the same sector, our signals recently picked up insider purchases at GameStop Corp. and Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. These figures are compiled from regulatory filings published by SEC (Form 4). They describe what insiders did and are not a recommendation.
Analysts rate Escalade Inc Buy (bullish), based on 1 analysts. Average price target: US$24.00.
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Escalade, Inc. is a U.S.-based company listed on the NASDAQ market (ticker: ESCA) in the United States, with headquarters in Evansville, Indiana. For French-speaking investors, the company sits in the specialty consumer and leisure space, operating as a manufacturer, importer, and distributor of branded sporting goods and recreation products. Its corporate roots go back more than a century: Williams Manufacturing was founded in 1922, Indian Industries in 1927, and the modern Escalade structure emerged in the early 1970s through a series of transactions and reorganizations. That long operating history matters because it supports brand recognition, customer relationships, and industry know-how. ([escaladeinc.com](https://escaladeinc.com/company-history/?utm_source=openai))
Today, Escalade’s portfolio is centered on sporting goods, indoor and outdoor recreation, and fitness. Its product set includes table tennis, residential basketball goals, archery equipment, pickleball, indoor and outdoor games, billiards and game-room products, and selected fitness and water-recreation lines, depending on the brand family. The company’s annual filings and corporate materials show a broad multichannel distribution model: major sporting goods retailers, specialty dealers, key online retailers, mass merchants, department stores, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Escalade also highlights leadership positions in several niche categories, especially table tennis tables, residential in-ground basketball goals, and archery bows. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/33488/000143774925006863/esca20241231_10k.htm?utm_source=openai))
From a competitive standpoint, Escalade combines a multi-brand strategy with targeted acquisitions and product innovation. Over time, it has added businesses such as Triumph Sports, Lifeline Fitness, Victory Tailgate, American Heritage Billiards, RAVE Sports, and more recently Gold Tip and Bee Stinger in archery. This acquisition-led approach has broadened the company’s exposure beyond its legacy sports equipment base and increased its presence in higher-value specialty categories. Operationally, Escalade maintains facilities in the United States and China, including Evansville, Gainesville, Olney, Eagan, Bristol, and Shanghai, allowing it to manage sourcing, production, distribution, and marketing across its brand portfolio. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/33488/000143774925006863/esca20241231_10k.htm?utm_source=openai))
Recent developments are important for investors. In 2025, Escalade announced the acquisition of Gold Tip, strengthening its archery franchise, while management also stated that the company was gaining market share in safety and archery. In the third quarter of 2025, Escalade reported stable net sales of $67.8 million and an improved gross margin, although tariff-related costs remained a headwind. For equity investors, the key questions are execution: how well Escalade integrates acquisitions, protects margins, and defends its niche leadership in a consumer environment that can be cyclical and promotional. ([escaladeinc.com](https://escaladeinc.com/escalade-announces-acquisition-of-gold-tip-a-leading-archery-brand-from-revelyst-2025-09-29/?utm_source=openai))
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All recommendations| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 240.2 m USD | 13.7 m USD | 0.99 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2024 | 251.5 m USD | 13.0 m USD | 0.93 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2023 | 263.6 m USD | 9.8 m USD | 0.71 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2022 | 313.8 m USD | 18.0 m USD | 1.31 USD | 10-K/A |
| Dec 2021 | 313.6 m USD | 24.4 m USD | 1.76 USD | 10-K/A |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.