What is the 13F Pro Quality Score for ESCA?

13F Pro ranks ESCALADE INC (ESCA) on the 13F Pro Quality Score, a 0–100 composite of 32 fundamental signals including return on invested capital, free cash flow consistency, balance-sheet strength, earnings quality, growth durability, and valuation discipline. The score refreshes after each 10-K and 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. View ESCA's current score at https://13fpro.ai/research/ESCA (free sign-up required for the full ranking).

Which hedge funds own the most ESCA stock?

Based on the most recent Form 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR, the largest reported institutional holders of ESCA include Minerva Advisors, BlackRock,, DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS. Holdings are reported quarterly within 45 days of quarter-end and updated on https://13fpro.ai/research/ESCA as soon as new 13F filings post.

Where does 13F Pro source ESCA data?

All ESCALADE INC fundamentals and ownership data come directly from SEC EDGAR. ESCALADE INC files with the SEC under CIK 33488. 13F Pro ingests XBRL financial facts from 10-K and 10-Q filings, Form 13F-HR institutional holdings, and Form 4 insider transactions, with no third-party rewrites or estimates.

What sector is ESCA in?

ESCALADE INC (ESCA) is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector. 13F Pro publishes sector-level fund flow analysis and quality leaders at https://13fpro.ai/research/sector/consumer-discretionary.

How often is ESCA research updated on 13F Pro?

ESCA's fundamentals refresh within hours of each new 10-K or 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. Institutional ownership updates after each quarterly 13F filing window. Insider transactions update after each Form 4 filing. The 13F Pro Quality Score recalculates after every fundamentals refresh.

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13F Pro Quality Score

49.6/100

Rank #1,500 of 2,879 stocks

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Revenue Growth

20.0/100

Profitability

59.7/100

Balance Sheet

76.8/100

Earnings Quality

75.3/100

Free Cash Flow

60.2/100

Institutional Flow

40.7/100

Revenue Scale

26.0/100

Dilution Risk

67.5/100

ESCA Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

AI stock analysis and institutional research for ESCALADE INC (ESCA), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores ESCA at 49.6/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,500 of 2,879 stocks — the bottom half of the AI-ranked universe. ESCA scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (76.8), earnings quality (75.3). Areas of concern include revenue growth (20.0) and revenue scale (26.0), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), ESCALADE INC reports quarterly revenue of $55.8M, net income of $4.4M, an operating margin of 10.5%. Top institutional holders of ESCA by reported 13-F value include Minerva Advisors, BlackRock,, DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS, based on the most recent SEC filings. ESCA trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 33488. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate ESCA daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for ESCALADE INC directly from SEC EDGAR. ESCALADE INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 34 and 65 since 2021, currently 49.6 — a declining long-term trajectory across 30 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

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Fun facts about ESCALADE INC

Quirks, history, and lore behind ESCA — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

1
The Basics
A U.S. consumer discretionary company listed on Nasdaq, headquartered in Indiana, that manufactures and distributes sporting goods and recreational products.
2
The Numbers
A small-cap outfit with annual revenue in the low hundreds of millions — not a household name on Wall Street, but a genuine player in the games and sports equipment niche.
3
The History
The company traces its roots back to the early 20th century and has grown through acquisitions, assembling a portfolio of brands across backyard games, court sports, and fitness.
4
The Secret
Beyond sporting goods, it has historically had a hand in office furniture and workspace products — a quirky combo that makes more sense once you see the full brand list.
5
The Lore
Its portfolio includes well-known names in table tennis, archery, and pickleball — essentially the company that quietly supplies your garage and backyard for competition.
6
The Giveaway
If you've ever played ping-pong on a STIGA table, shot arrows with Bear Archery, or smashed a pickleball, there's a good chance this Evansville, Indiana company made the gear.

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Revenue

Q1 2026

$55.8M

Net Income

Q1 2026

$4.4M

Free Cash Flow

Q1 2026

$5.3M

Operating Margin

Q1 2026

10.5%

ROIC

Q1 2026

3.3%

D/E Ratio

Q1 2026

0.09

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

-4.5% YoY

$240.2MFY 2025

FY22 $313.8MFY23 $263.6MFY24 $251.5MFY25 $240.2M

Net Income

+5.5% YoY

$13.7MFY 2025

FY22 $18.0MFY23 $9.8MFY24 $13.0MFY25 $13.7M

Operating Income

-6.4% YoY

$18.7MFY 2025

FY22 $26.3MFY23 $17.8MFY24 $20.0MFY25 $18.7M

EPS (Diluted)

+6.5% YoY

$0.99FY 2025

FY22 $1.31FY23 $0.71FY24 $0.93FY25 $0.99

Total Assets

-1.9% YoY

$222.1MFY 2025

FY22 $298.7MFY23 $253.0MFY24 $226.3MFY25 $222.1M

Total Debt

-21.8% YoY

$25.6MFY 2025

FY22 $102.0MFY23 $58.0MFY24 $32.7MFY25 $25.6M

Op. Cash Flow

-14.0% YoY

$31.0MFY 2025

FY22 $8.6MFY23 $48.3MFY24 $36.0MFY25 $31.0M

Metric	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2020	FY 2019
Revenue	$240.2M -4.5%	$251.5M -4.6%	$263.6M -16.0%	$313.8M +14.7%	$273.6M +51.6%	$180.5M
Net Income	$13.7M +5.5%	$13.0M +32.1%	$9.8M -45.4%	$18.0M -30.6%	$25.9M +257.3%	$7.3M
Operating Income	$18.7M -6.4%	$20.0M +12.3%	$17.8M -32.3%	$26.3M -20.3%	$33.0M +256.1%	$9.3M
EPS (Diluted)	$0.99 +6.5%	$0.93 +31.0%	$0.71 -45.8%	$1.31 -28.0%	$1.82 +264.0%	$0.50
Total Assets	$222.1M -1.9%	$226.3M -10.5%	$253.0M -15.3%	$298.7M +35.3%	$220.7M +48.3%	$148.8M
Total Debt	$25.6M -21.8%	$32.7M -43.6%	$58.0M -43.1%	$102.0M +239.3%	$30.1M	$0.00
Operating Cash Flow	$31.0M -14.0%	$36.0M -25.4%	$48.3M +463.6%	$8.6M +225.7%	$2.6M -83.6%	$16.0M

AI Insight: ESCA Financial Trends

ESCA shows consistent debt reduction from $43M to $17M over two years, but revenue remains volatile with Q1 2026 at $56M versus $55M in Q1 2025.

• Total debt declined steadily from $43M in Q2 2024 to $17M in Q1 2026, improving financial flexibility.

• Revenue remains choppy, fluctuating between $54M-$68M with Q1 2026 at $56M barely above Q1 2025's $55M.

• Operating income improved to $6M in Q1 2026 from $4M in Q1 2025, showing modest margin expansion.

⚠ Operating cash flow turned negative $1M in Q3 2025, breaking positive trend despite revenue recovery.

⚠ Seasonal revenue patterns persist with Q3 peaks at $68M followed by Q1 troughs around $55M-$56M.

AI Insight: ESCA Ratio Trends

ESCA shows strong seasonal patterns with Q3 consistently delivering peak margins above 10%, while leverage declined to multi-year lows.

• Operating margin peaked at 11.8% in Q3 2024 and 10.8% in Q3 2025, showing consistent seasonal strength.

• Debt-to-equity ratio declined from 0.26 in Q2 2024 to 0.09 in Q1 2026, indicating deleveraging.

• ROIC expanded from 5.5% in Q2 2025 to 12.1% in Q1 2026, recovering from mid-year weakness.

⚠ Q2 quarters show persistent margin compression with operating margins dropping to 4.8% in Q2 2025.

⚠ Wide quarterly earnings volatility with ROE swinging from 4.3% to 12.9% within the same year.

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13F Pro tracks comprehensive data for ESCALADE INC including:

SEC EDGAR filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K)

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Insider transactions (Form 4)

Institutional 13F holdings

Quality rankings (32 signals)

AI analyst debates & daily meetings

Historical financial trends

Peer comparison & sector analysis

Top Institutional Holders of ESCA

Minerva Advisors LLC
$9.7M567,621 sh
BlackRock, Inc.
$9.3M539,781 sh
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
$7.8M455,789 sh
North Star Investment Management Corp.
$7.3M422,345 sh
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$6.8M397,937 sh
Rehmann Capital Advisory Group
$5.3M309,213 sh
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$3.8M223,710 sh
STATE STREET CORP
$2.3M135,823 sh
Bank of New York Mellon Corp
$1.6M92,164 sh
MORGAN STANLEY
$1.6M90,458 sh

Fund	Value	Shares
Minerva Advisors LLC	$9.7M	567,621
BlackRock, Inc.	$9.3M	539,781
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP	$7.8M	455,789
North Star Investment Management Corp.	$7.3M	422,345
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$6.8M	397,937
Rehmann Capital Advisory Group	$5.3M	309,213
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC	$3.8M	223,710
STATE STREET CORP	$2.3M	135,823
Bank of New York Mellon Corp	$1.6M	92,164
MORGAN STANLEY	$1.6M	90,458

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Consumer Discretionary sector (listed on Nasdaq). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for ESCA are available on the ESCA stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing.

Which hedge funds own ESCA?

Institutional investors are required to disclose their holdings quarterly via SEC Form 13F. 13F Pro aggregates these filings to show which hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset managers are buying or selling ESCA. Combined with insider transaction data from Form 4 filings and AI-powered analysis from 10 specialized research agents, 13F Pro provides a comprehensive view of ESCALADE INC's investment landscape.