Escalade (ESCA) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $18.49, -1.12% vs the prior close of $18.70.
- Volume 18.98K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average (light).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
ESCA dips 1.1% to $18.49. Closed at $18.49, -1.12% vs the prior close of $18.70. Day range $18.39–$18.76, opened at $18.70.
ESCA daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — ESCA dips 1.1% to $18.49
- Closed at $18.49, -1.12% vs the prior close of $18.70. Day range $18.39–$18.76, opened at $18.70.
- Volume was 18.98K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 34.64K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -6.6% vs its 50-day average ($19.79) and +3.4% vs its 200-day average ($17.89).
- 52-week range $11.41–$23.07; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 19.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — ESCA rises 0.6% to $18.70
- Closed at $18.70, +0.65% vs the prior close of $18.58. Day range $18.62–$19.04, opened at $18.62.
- Volume was 17.70K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 36.01K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -5.9% vs its 50-day average ($19.87) and +4.7% vs its 200-day average ($17.86).
- 52-week range $11.41–$23.07; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 18.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — ESCA rises 1.9% to $18.58
- Closed at $18.58, +1.92% vs the prior close of $18.23. Day range $18.05–$18.58, opened at $18.20.
- Volume was 41.30K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 37.40K.
- Price is -6.8% vs its 50-day average ($19.94) and +4.2% vs its 200-day average ($17.84).
- 52-week range $11.41–$23.07; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 19.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — ESCA dips 2.0% to $18.23, a 3-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $18.23, -1.99% vs the prior close of $18.60. Day range $18.18–$18.71, opened at $18.47.
- Volume was 30.60K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 38.27K.
- Price is -8.9% vs its 50-day average ($20.01) and +2.3% vs its 200-day average ($17.81).
- 52-week range $11.41–$23.07; today's close sits at 58% of that range, 21.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 12, 2026 — ESCA ends flat (-0.2%) to $18.60, a 1-month low
- Closed at $18.60, -0.21% vs the prior close of $18.64. Day range $18.43–$18.99, opened at $18.64.
- Volume was 25.90K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 39.35K.
- Price is -7.3% vs its 50-day average ($20.07) and +4.6% vs its 200-day average ($17.79).
- 52-week range $11.41–$23.07; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 19.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — ESCA dips 0.7% to $18.64, a 1-month low
- Closed at $18.64, -0.75% vs the prior close of $18.78. Day range $18.55–$19.05, opened at $18.78.
- Volume was 14.00K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 40.25K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -7.2% vs its 50-day average ($20.10) and +5.0% vs its 200-day average ($17.76).
- 52-week range $11.41–$23.07; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 19.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — ESCA ends flat (+0.1%) to $18.78
- Closed at $18.78, +0.05% vs the prior close of $18.77. Day range $18.46–$18.97, opened at $18.67.
- Volume was 29.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 40.11K.
- Price is -6.8% vs its 50-day average ($20.14) and +5.9% vs its 200-day average ($17.73).
- 52-week range $11.41–$23.07; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 18.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — ESCA rises 0.6% to $18.77
- Closed at $18.77, +0.64% vs the prior close of $18.65. Day range $18.45–$18.82, opened at $18.45.
- Volume was 28.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 40.35K.
- Price is -6.9% vs its 50-day average ($20.16) and +6.1% vs its 200-day average ($17.70).
- 52-week range $11.41–$23.07; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 18.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — ESCA dips 1.8% to $18.65, a 1-month low
- Closed at $18.65, -1.84% vs the prior close of $19.00. Day range $18.48–$18.99, opened at $18.99.
- Volume was 40.80K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 40.10K.
- Price is -7.6% vs its 50-day average ($20.18) and +5.6% vs its 200-day average ($17.67).
- 52-week range $11.41–$23.07; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 19.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — ESCA dips 1.3% to $19.00, a 1-month low
- Closed at $19.00, -1.35% vs the prior close of $19.26. Day range $18.52–$19.44, opened at $19.44.
- Volume was 53.10K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 39.51K.
- Price is -5.9% vs its 50-day average ($20.19) and +7.7% vs its 200-day average ($17.64).
- 52-week range $11.41–$23.07; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 17.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — ESCA rises 0.6% to $19.26
- Closed at $19.26, +0.63% vs the prior close of $19.14. Day range $18.52–$19.55, opened at $19.31.
- Volume was 23.30K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 39.43K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($20.18) and +9.4% vs its 200-day average ($17.61).
- 52-week range $11.41–$23.07; today's close sits at 67% of that range, 16.5% below the 52-week high.
ESCA latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about ESCA in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Aug 25, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Aug 13, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Williams Edward E sold 2,373 shares at $20.99 (≈$49.81K) on Aug 13, 2026
- Williams Edward E sold 2,373 shares at $20.99 (≈$49.81K) on Aug 13, 2026
- Williams Edward E sold 2,373 shares at $20.99 (≈$49.81K) on Aug 13, 2026
- Williams Edward E sold 2,373 shares at $20.99 (≈$49.81K) on Aug 13, 2026
- Williams Edward E sold 362 shares at $20.96 (≈$7.59K) on Aug 12, 2026
- Williams Edward E sold 362 shares at $20.96 (≈$7.59K) on Aug 12, 2026
- …plus 6 more transaction lines in the filing.
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 7, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Baalmann Richard Fenton Jr sold 5,000 shares at $22.27 (≈$111.35K) on Aug 6, 2026
- Baalmann Richard Fenton Jr sold 5,000 shares at $22.27 (≈$111.35K) on Aug 6, 2026
- Baalmann Richard Fenton Jr sold 5,000 shares at $22.27 (≈$111.35K) on Aug 6, 2026
- Baalmann Richard Fenton Jr sold 5,000 shares at $22.27 (≈$111.35K) on Aug 6, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Glazer Walter P. Jr. sold 16,374 shares at $21.08 (≈$345.16K) on Aug 4, 2026
- Glazer Walter P. Jr. sold 16,374 shares at $21.08 (≈$345.16K) on Aug 4, 2026
- Glazer Walter P. Jr. sold 16,374 shares at $21.08 (≈$345.16K) on Aug 4, 2026
- Glazer Walter P. Jr. sold 16,374 shares at $21.08 (≈$345.16K) on Aug 4, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Wawrin Stephen sold 3,177 shares at $21.40 (≈$67.99K) on Aug 4, 2026
- Wawrin Stephen sold 3,177 shares at $21.40 (≈$67.99K) on Aug 4, 2026
- Wawrin Stephen sold 3,177 shares at $21.40 (≈$67.99K) on Aug 4, 2026
- Wawrin Stephen sold 3,177 shares at $21.40 (≈$67.99K) on Aug 4, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $57.70M (prior year $54.33M) (+6.2% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $9.43M (prior year $1.82M) (+416.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.68 (prior year $0.13) (+423.1% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade ESCA
- Last results release: Jul 30, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 30, 2026, Feb 27, 2026, Oct 30, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 29, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.93% (largest 2.0%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 28.46K shares (≈$526.30K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $18.49 vs a range of $11.41–$23.07 (61% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Oct 6, 2026 ($0.153/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Edward E Williams sold 2,373 shares on Aug 13, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 25, 2026; 10-Q Jul 30, 2026; 8-K Jul 30, 2026.
- Share count: 13.77M shares outstanding (Jul 29, 2026), -0.3% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Sporting & Athletic Goods, NEC.
ESCA market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 18.70 | 18.76 | 18.39 | 18.49 | 18.98K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 18.62 | 19.04 | 18.62 | 18.70 | 17.70K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 18.20 | 18.58 | 18.05 | 18.58 | 41.30K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 18.47 | 18.71 | 18.18 | 18.23 | 30.60K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 18.64 | 18.99 | 18.43 | 18.60 | 25.90K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 18.78 | 19.05 | 18.55 | 18.64 | 14.00K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 18.67 | 18.97 | 18.46 | 18.78 | 29.70K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 18.45 | 18.82 | 18.45 | 18.77 | 28.60K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 18.99 | 18.99 | 18.48 | 18.65 | 40.80K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 19.44 | 19.44 | 18.52 | 19.00 | 53.10K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 19.31 | 19.55 | 18.52 | 19.26 | 23.30K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 19.01 | 19.23 | 18.50 | 19.14 | 34.30K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 19.38 | 19.50 | 18.94 | 19.03 | 23.20K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 19.32 | 19.36 | 18.94 | 19.34 | 23.40K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 19.52 | 19.73 | 19.34 | 19.37 | 34.50K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 19.35 | 19.70 | 19.19 | 19.52 | 29.40K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 19.08 | 19.38 | 19.02 | 19.31 | 20.10K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 19.36 | 19.36 | 18.90 | 19.08 | 32.20K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 19.61 | 19.71 | 19.25 | 19.46 | 20.10K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 19.50 | 19.70 | 19.12 | 19.43 | 28.10K |
About Escalade
Escalade (ESCA) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Sporting & Athletic Goods, NEC”. Its business address is in EVANSVILLE, IN. State of incorporation: IN. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 33488.
ESCA board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Fenton Jr Baalmann | Director | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Katherine F. Franklin | Director | May 8, 2026 |
| Walter P. Jr. Glazer | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Patrick J Griffin | PRESIDENT & CEO | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Edward E Williams | Director | Aug 13, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick J Griffin | PRESIDENT & CEO | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Stephen Wawrin | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Aug 6, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Edward E Williams | Sale | 2,373 | $20.99 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Edward E Williams | Sale | 2,373 | $20.99 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Edward E Williams | Sale | 2,373 | $20.99 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Edward E Williams | Sale | 2,373 | $20.99 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Edward E Williams | Sale | 362 | $20.96 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Edward E Williams | Sale | 362 | $20.96 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Edward E Williams | Sale | 362 | $20.96 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Edward E Williams | Sale | 362 | $20.96 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Edward E Williams | Sale | 30,315 | $20.98 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Edward E Williams | Sale | 30,315 | $20.98 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Edward E Williams | Sale | 30,315 | $20.98 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Edward E Williams | Sale | 30,315 | $20.98 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Richard Fenton Jr Baalmann | Sale | 5,000 | $22.27 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Richard Fenton Jr Baalmann | Sale | 5,000 | $22.27 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Richard Fenton Jr Baalmann | Sale | 5,000 | $22.27 |
ESCA financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $240.16M | $13.70M | 0.99 | $31.01M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $251.51M | $12.99M | 0.93 | $36.05M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $263.57M | $9.83M | 0.71 | $48.33M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $313.76M | $17.99M | 1.31 | $8.57M |
| Dec 25, 2021 | $313.61M | $24.41M | 1.76 | $1.07M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $234.52M, total liabilities $51.89M, cash $4.30M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
ESCA earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.88 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $18.70 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $14.40 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $11.42 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $11.78 |
| May 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $14.83 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $15.73 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $13.24 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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