Ford Earl Carlton IV Files Form 4 for Academy Sports & Outdoors

Ford Earl Carlton IV 4 Filing Summary
Field	Detail
Company	Ford Earl Carlton IV
Form Type	4
Filed Date	Mar 23, 2026
Risk Level	medium
Pages	3
Reading Time	3 min
Key Dollar Amounts	$0.01
Sentiment	neutral

Complexity: simple

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: insider-activity, form-4, ownership-change

TL;DR

**Insider ownership change reported for Academy Sports & Outdoors, details pending.**

AI Summary

This Form 4 filing indicates that Ford Earl Carlton IV, a reporting person, filed a statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities for Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. (ticker not specified in the provided text, but CIK 0001817358). The filing was made on March 23, 2026, for a period of report ending March 20, 2026. While the filing confirms a change in ownership, the provided text does not detail the specific transaction (buy or sell) or the number of shares involved, making it difficult to assess the direct impact on stock value. Investors should look for the full filing to understand the nature and size of the transaction.

Why It Matters

This filing signals a change in ownership for a key individual at Academy Sports & Outdoors, which can sometimes indicate insider sentiment about the company's future prospects.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The risk is medium because while a change in insider ownership is reported, the specific details of the transaction (buy/sell, quantity) are not provided in this summary, preventing a full assessment of its implications.

Analyst Insight

Investors should locate the full Form 4 filing to determine if Ford Earl Carlton IV bought or sold shares and the quantity, as this will provide crucial context for assessing insider sentiment and potential future stock performance.

Key Players & Entities

Ford Earl Carlton IV (person) — Reporting Person
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. (company) — Issuer
0001984055 (person) — CIK for Ford Earl Carlton IV
0001817358 (company) — CIK for Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.
2026-03-23 (date) — Filing Date
2026-03-20 (date) — Period of Report

FAQ

What specific transaction (e.g., buy, sell, grant) did Ford Earl Carlton IV engage in, and how many shares were involved?

The provided text of the Form 4 filing does not detail the specific transaction type or the number of shares involved. It only states that a 'Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities' was filed by Ford Earl Carlton IV for Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.

What is the ticker symbol for Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.?

The provided text does not explicitly state the ticker symbol for Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc., though it does provide the CIK (0001817358).

Filing Stats: 869 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 8.2 · Accepted 2026-03-23 18:12:17

Key Financial Figures

$0.01 — share of Issuer common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock") on a one-for

Filing Documents

From the Filing

SEC FORM 4 SEC Form 4 FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0287 Estimated average burden hours per response: 0.5 Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b). Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10. 1. Name and Address of Reporting Person * Ford Earl Carlton IV (Last) (First) (Middle) C/O ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC. 1800 NORTH MASON ROAD (Street) KATY TEXAS 77449 (City) (State) (Zip) UNITED STATES (Country) 2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. [ ASO ] 5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable) Director 10% Owner X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below) EVP & CFO 2a. Foreign Trading Symbol 3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year) 03/20/2026 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line) X Form filed by One Reporting Person Form filed by More than One Reporting Person 4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year) Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned 1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4) Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price Common Stock 03/23/2026 M 1,289 A (1) 16,208 D Common Stock 03/23/2026 F 530 D $ 51.98 15,678 D Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities) 1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4) Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares Restricted Stock Units (2) (3) 03/20/2026 A 17,314 (4) 03/20/2036 Common Stock 17,314 $ 0 17,314 D Restricted Stock Units (2) (3) 03/20/2026 A 17,314 (5) 03/20/2036 Common Stock 17,314 $ 0 17,314 D Restricted Stock Units (2) (3) 03/23/2026 M 1,289 (6) 03/21/2033 Common Stock 1,289 $ 0 0 D Explanation of Responses: 1. Restricted stock units convert into one share of Issuer common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock") on a one-for-one basis. 2. Granted under the Company's 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan. 3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer Common Stock. 4. On March 20, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 17,314 performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs"). These PRSUs vest if certain preestablished performance metrics related to the Company's (i) adjusted pre-tax income, (ii) return on invested capital, and (iii) adjusted free cash flow over a 3-year period beginning on February 1, 2026 and ending on February 3, 2029, are achieved and certified by the Issuer's compensation committee (which, if any, may vary from 0% to 200% of the number shown above), subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer through each applicable vesting date. 5. On March 20, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service, the Reporting Person was granted 17,314 time-based restricted stock units that vest in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. 6. On March 21, 2023, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service, the Reporting Person was granted 3,865 time-based restricted stock units that vest in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. Remarks: /s/ Gary Holland, Attorney-in-Fact 03/23/2026 ** Signature of Reporting Person Date Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirect

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