ESCANasdaqSporting & Athletic Goods, NECFiscal year ends December 31
ESCALADE INC
Financials through Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026Last filing: 10-Q on Jul 30, 2026
$18.41−0.08 (-0.43%)
Close on Oct 19, 2026
- Market cap
- $255.92M
- P/E (TTM)
- 11.0
- Dividend yield
- –
Ownership
Institutional holdings as of Jun 30, 2026, from 13F filings
Held by institutions
30.7%
4M of 14M shares
Institutional holders
84
8 new, 8 sold out
Net institutional buying
0M
In Q2 2026
Insider trades, 12 months
0 buys · 12 sales
Net sold $2.04M
Shares held by institutions
Holders of more than 5%
Latest Schedule 13D (active) or 13G (passive) filed by each holder
| Holder | Shares | % of class | Filing | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick J Griffin | 2,826,734 | 20.60% | 13D (active) | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Griffin Patrick J | 2,801,416 | 20.20% | 13G (passive) amendment | Dec 31, 2024 |
Top institutional holders
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
| Holder | Shares | % of ESCA | Value | Change | % of portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva Advisors LLC | 567,222 | 4.12% | $10.65M | −399 | 6.73% |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 524,543 | 3.81% | $9.85M | −15,238 | 0.00% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 461,298 | 3.35% | $8.66M | +5,509 | 0.00% |
| North Star Investment Management Corp. | 420,345 | 3.05% | $7.89M | −2,000 | 0.43% |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 358,589 | 2.60% | $6.73M | −39,348 | 0.00% |
| Rehmann Capital Advisory Group | 309,213 | 2.25% | $5.81M | – | 0.27% |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 215,673 | 1.57% | $4.05M | −8,037 | 0.00% |
| State Street Corp | 132,569 | 0.96% | $2.49M | −3,254 | 0.00% |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp | 91,597 | 0.67% | $1.72M | −567 | 0.00% |
| Mork Capital Management, LLC | 80,000 | 0.58% | $1.50M | – | 0.96% |
| Northern Trust Corp | 77,610 | 0.56% | $1.46M | −5,900 | 0.00% |
| Peoples Bank /Oh | 65,316 | 0.47% | $1.23M | – | 0.63% |
| De Lisle Partners LLP | 64,296 | 0.47% | $1.20M | – | 0.13% |
| O'Shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC | 61,705 | 0.45% | $1.16M | +40,166 | 0.01% |
| Northstar Group, Inc. | 60,500 | 0.44% | $1.14M | – | 0.15% |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 56,824 | 0.41% | $1.07M | −2,020 | 0.00% |
| Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co | 53,912 | 0.39% | $1.01M | +2,613 | 0.00% |
| Morgan Stanley | 52,842 | 0.38% | $992.37K | −37,616 | 0.00% |
| Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC | 51,186 | 0.37% | $961.27K | +9,378 | 0.02% |
| Ritholtz Wealth Management | 48,348 | 0.35% | $907.98K | +15,673 | 0.01% |
Institutional buying and selling by quarter
Positions opened, added to, reduced and closed by 13F filers
| Quarter | Holders | Shares held | % of shares | New / added | Reduced / closed | Shares bought | Shares sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 84 | 4M | 30.7% | 8 / 24 | 32 / 8 | 0M | 0M |
| Q1 2026 | 85 | 4M | 30.6% | 13 / 26 | 25 / 6 | 1M | 0M |
| Q4 2025 | 80 | 4M | 30.4% | 10 / 21 | 31 / 6 | 0M | 0M |
| Q3 2025 | 76 | 4M | 30.9% | 12 / 22 | 25 / 4 | 0M | 0M |
| Q2 2025 | 68 | 4M | 31.3% | 5 / 26 | 19 / 7 | 0M | 1M |
| Q1 2025 | 70 | 5M | 39.6% | 5 / 21 | 25 / 0 | 0M | 0M |
| Q4 2024 | 66 | 5M | 37.5% | 9 / 24 | 17 / 2 | 0M | 0M |
| Q3 2024 | 59 | 5M | 37.6% | 7 / 19 | 16 / 6 | 1M | 0M |
| Q2 2024 | 60 | 5M | 37.6% | 11 / 18 | 16 / 7 | 1M | 0M |
| Q1 2024 | 56 | 4M | 27.7% | 8 / 21 | 10 / 13 | 0M | 1M |
| Q4 2023 | 61 | 5M | 35.3% | 11 / 23 | 13 / 4 | 0M | 0M |
| Q3 2023 | 54 | 5M | 34.0% | 8 / 16 | 14 / 3 | 1M | 0M |
Top mutual fund and ETF holders
Latest monthly portfolio reports (Form N-PORT)
| Fund | Shares | % of ESCA | Value | % of fund | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund | 262,939 | 1.91% | $4.94M | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 226,878 | 1.65% | $4.26M | 0.01% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| North Star Micro Cap Fund | 214,000 | 1.55% | $4.02M | 2.18% | May 31, 2026 |
| North Star Dividend Fund | 143,000 | 1.04% | $2.68M | 2.75% | May 31, 2026 |
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 94,061 | 0.68% | $1.87M | 0.01% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund | 87,151 | 0.63% | $1.64M | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | 81,530 | 0.59% | $1.53M | 0.01% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | 62,190 | 0.45% | $1.17M | 0.05% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| U.S. Small Cap Portfolio | 56,160 | 0.41% | $1.12M | 0.01% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund | 52,723 | 0.38% | $989.61K | 0.01% | May 31, 2026 |
| U.S. Micro Cap Portfolio | 51,673 | 0.38% | $1.03M | 0.01% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 49,369 | 0.36% | $980.47K | 0.01% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF | 41,992 | 0.31% | $833.96K | 0.01% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Fidelity Extended Market Index Fund | 40,998 | 0.30% | $769.53K | 0.00% | May 31, 2026 |
| Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF | 39,811 | 0.29% | $747.25K | 0.00% | May 31, 2026 |
Officers, directors and major owners
People who filed Forms 3, 4 or 5 in the last two years
| Name | Role | Shares owned | % of shares | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick J. Griffin | PRESIDENT & CEO, Director, 10% owner | 2,826,734 | 20.53% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Stephen Wawrin | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 45,000 | 0.33% | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Armin Boehm | CEO & President | 35,000 | 0.25% | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Edward E. Williams | Director | 418,939 | 3.04% | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Richard Fenton Baalmann JR | Director | 97,794 | 0.71% | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Walter P. Glazer Jr. | Director | 396,880 | 2.88% | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Katherine F. Franklin | Director | 258,822 | 1.88% | May 8, 2026 |
Insider trades
Common stock transactions reported on Form 4, newest first
| Insider | Date | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Shares after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward E. Williams Director | Aug 13, 2026 | Sale | −2,373 | $20.99 | $49.81K | 129,452 |
| Edward E. Williams Director | Aug 12, 2026 | Sale | −362 | $20.96 | $7.59K | 131,825 |
| Edward E. Williams Director | Aug 11, 2026 | Sale | −30,315 | $20.98 | $636.01K | 132,187 |
| Richard Fenton Baalmann JR Director | Aug 6, 2026 | Sale | −5,000 | $22.27 | $111.35K | 97,794 |
| Stephen Wawrin CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Aug 4, 2026 | Sale | −3,177 | $21.40 | $67.99K | 45,000 |
| Walter P. Glazer Jr. Director | Aug 4, 2026 | Sale | −16,374 | $21.08 | $345.16K | 344,380 |
| Patrick J. Griffin PRESIDENT & CEO, Director, 10% owner | Jun 11, 2026 | Gift | −1,000 | – | – | 579,455 |
| Patrick J. Griffin PRESIDENT & CEO, Director, 10% owner | Jun 11, 2026 | Gift | +1,000 | – | – | 4,289 |
| Richard Fenton Baalmann JR Director | Jun 1, 2026 | Gift | −1,000 | – | – | 102,794 |
| Richard Fenton Baalmann JR Director | May 28, 2026 | Gift | −1,000 | – | – | 103,794 |
| Walter P. Glazer Jr. Director | May 8, 2026 | Sale | −1,048 | $19.80 | $20.75K | 360,754 |
| Richard Fenton Baalmann JR Director | May 8, 2026 | Option exercise | +2,150 | – | – | 104,794 |
| Edward E. Williams Director | May 8, 2026 | Option exercise | +2,150 | – | – | 162,502 |
| Katherine F. Franklin Director | May 8, 2026 | Option exercise | +2,150 | – | – | 34,980 |
| Walter P. Glazer Jr. Director | May 7, 2026 | Sale | −32,578 | $19.83 | $646.02K | 361,802 |
| Richard Fenton Baalmann JR Director | May 7, 2026 | Option exercise | +2,250 | – | – | 102,644 |
| Edward E. Williams Director | May 7, 2026 | Option exercise | +2,250 | – | – | 160,352 |
| Walter P. Glazer Jr. Director | May 7, 2026 | Option exercise | +2,250 | – | – | 394,380 |
| Katherine F. Franklin Director | May 7, 2026 | Option exercise | +2,250 | – | – | 32,830 |
| Walter P. Glazer Jr. Director | Apr 3, 2026 | Option exercise | +19,150 | – | – | 392,130 |
| Stephen Wawrin CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Apr 3, 2026 | Option exercise | +2,400 | – | – | 48,177 |
| Patrick J. Griffin PRESIDENT & CEO, Director, 10% owner | Apr 3, 2026 | Option exercise | +2,100 | – | – | 580,455 |
| Walter P. Glazer Jr. Director | Mar 11, 2026 | Option exercise | +2,782 | – | – | 372,980 |
| Patrick J. Griffin PRESIDENT & CEO, Director, 10% owner | Mar 11, 2026 | Option exercise | +1,840 | – | – | 578,355 |
| Stephen Wawrin CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Mar 11, 2026 | Option exercise | +2,000 | – | – | 45,777 |
| Stephen Wawrin CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Mar 3, 2026 | Option exercise | +2,777 | – | – | 43,777 |
| Patrick J. Griffin INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO, Director, 10% owner | Mar 3, 2026 | Option exercise | +1,850 | – | – | 576,515 |
| Walter P. Glazer Jr. Director | Mar 3, 2026 | Option exercise | +27,770 | – | – | 370,198 |
| Patrick J. Griffin INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO, Director, 10% owner | Feb 27, 2026 | Award | +11,263 | $14.40 | $162.19K | 574,665 |
| Richard Fenton Baalmann JR Director | Dec 11, 2025 | Sale | −5,490 | $13.00 | $71.37K | 100,394 |
| Richard Fenton Baalmann JR Director | Dec 10, 2025 | Sale | −4,224 | $13.00 | $54.91K | 105,884 |
| Richard Fenton Baalmann JR Director | Dec 1, 2025 | Sale | −286 | $13.35 | $3.82K | 110,108 |
| Stephen Wawrin CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Nov 21, 2025 | Sale | −2,000 | $13.00 | $26.00K | 41,000 |
| Richard Fenton Baalmann JR Director | Sep 15, 2025 | Sale | −4,800 | $12.29 | $58.99K | 110,394 |
| Walter P. Glazer Jr. Director | Aug 14, 2025 | Gift | −140,000 | – | – | 386,428 |
| Walter P. Glazer Jr. Director | Aug 14, 2025 | Gift | +140,000 | – | – | 140,000 |
| Walter P. Glazer Jr. Director | Aug 14, 2025 | Gift | −44,000 | – | – | 342,428 |
| Walter P. Glazer Jr. Director | Aug 14, 2025 | Gift | +44,000 | – | – | 44,000 |
| Patrick J. Griffin VICE PRESIDENT, Director, 10% owner | Jun 5, 2025 | Gift | +1,289 | – | – | 1,289 |
| Patrick J. Griffin VICE PRESIDENT, Director, 10% owner | Jun 5, 2025 | Gift | +1,289 | – | – | 3,289 |
| Patrick J. Griffin VICE PRESIDENT, Director, 10% owner | Jun 5, 2025 | Gift | −2,578 | – | – | 563,402 |
| Walter P. Glazer Jr. Director | May 20, 2025 | Award | +7,877 | $14.98 | $118.00K | 526,428 |
| Stephen Wawrin CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | May 16, 2025 | Sale | −2,177 | $15.16 | $33.00K | 43,000 |
| Katherine F. Franklin Director | May 10, 2025 | Option exercise | +2,650 | – | – | 30,580 |
| Edward E. Williams Director | May 10, 2025 | Option exercise | +2,650 | – | – | 158,102 |
| Richard Fenton Baalmann JR Director | May 10, 2025 | Option exercise | +2,650 | – | – | 115,194 |
| Richard Fenton Baalmann JR Director | May 8, 2025 | Option exercise | +2,150 | – | – | 112,544 |
| Katherine F. Franklin Director | May 8, 2025 | Option exercise | +2,150 | – | – | 27,930 |
| Edward E. Williams Director | May 8, 2025 | Option exercise | +2,150 | – | – | 155,452 |
| Walter P. Glazer Jr. Director | Apr 3, 2025 | Option exercise | +19,150 | – | – | 518,551 |
| Stephen Wawrin CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Apr 3, 2025 | Option exercise | +2,400 | – | – | 45,177 |
| Patrick J. Griffin VICE PRESIDENT, Director, 10% owner | Apr 3, 2025 | Option exercise | +2,100 | – | – | 565,980 |
| Armin Boehm CEO & President | Apr 1, 2025 | Option exercise | +35,000 | – | – | 35,000 |
| Patrick J. Griffin VICE PRESIDENT, Director, 10% owner | Mar 11, 2025 | Award | +8,265 | $14.98 | $123.81K | 563,880 |
| Stephen Wawrin CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Mar 3, 2025 | Option exercise | +2,777 | – | – | 42,777 |
| Walter P. Glazer Jr. CEO & PRESIDENT, Director | Mar 3, 2025 | Option exercise | +27,770 | – | – | 499,401 |
| Patrick J. Griffin VICE PRESIDENT, Director, 10% owner | Mar 3, 2025 | Option exercise | +1,850 | – | – | 555,615 |
| Stephen Wawrin CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Mar 2, 2025 | Option exercise | +2,500 | – | – | 40,000 |
| Walter P. Glazer Jr. CEO & PRESIDENT, Director | Mar 2, 2025 | Option exercise | +25,000 | – | – | 471,631 |
| Patrick J. Griffin VICE PRESIDENT, Director, 10% owner | Mar 2, 2025 | Option exercise | +1,667 | – | – | 553,765 |
Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are shown alongside open-market buys and sales. Each name links to the filing on SEC EDGAR.
Planned insider sales
Notices of proposed sale filed on Form 144 before shares are sold
| Seller | Filed | Shares | Market value | Planned sale | Acquired through |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Baalmann Richard Director | Aug 6, 2026 | 5,000 | $112.55K | Aug 6, 2026 | Shares in lieu of services |
| F. Baalmann Richard Director | Dec 9, 2025 | 10,000 | $130.70K | Dec 2, 2025 | Shares in lieu of services |
| Richard Fenton Baalmann JR Director | Sep 12, 2025 | 4,800 | $59.80K | Sep 12, 2025 | Board of Directors Compensation |
| Richard Fenton Baalmann JR Board Member | Oct 30, 2023 | 6,516 | $110.00K | Oct 30, 2023 | Stock Option |