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Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS)


Market Price (4/9/2026): $204.1 | Market Cap: $18.2 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Specialty Stores

Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS)


Market Price (4/9/2026): $204.1
Market Cap: $18.2 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Specialty Stores

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.2%

Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 28%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.3 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 42%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Health & Wellness Trends. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -29%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -9.7%

Key risks
DKS key risks include [1] intensified competition from key vendor brands shifting to direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales models, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.2%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 28%
2 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.3 Bil
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 42%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Health & Wellness Trends. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -29%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -9.7%
6 Key risks
DKS key risks include [1] intensified competition from key vendor brands shifting to direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales models, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) stock has gained about 5% since 12/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Beat and Upbeat Revenue Guidance for Fiscal Year 2026.

Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) significantly exceeded analyst expectations in its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report released on March 12, 2026. The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.45, surpassing consensus estimates that ranged from $2.87 to $3.43. This represented a beat of 14.24% over some estimates. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $6.23 billion, outperforming analyst projections of $6.06 billion to $6.08 billion and marking a substantial 59.9% year-over-year increase, largely driven by the acquisition of Foot Locker. Furthermore, DKS provided an optimistic revenue outlook for fiscal year 2026, guiding for consolidated net sales between $22.1 billion and $22.4 billion, which exceeded the consensus estimate. This strong financial performance and positive revenue forecast contributed to the stock's upward movement, with shares rising by more than 5% in premarket trading following the announcement.

2. Continued Strength in the Core Dick's Business and Strategic Expansion Initiatives.

The core Dick's Sporting Goods business demonstrated robust performance, with comparable sales growing by 3.1% in the fourth quarter and 4.5% for the full year 2025. This growth was fueled by an increase in both average ticket size and transactions, indicating market share gains. The company also highlighted its strategic expansion plans, with approximately 14 new House of Sport locations and 22 new Field House locations slated to open in 2026. This focus on expanding its experiential retail concepts is seen as a key driver for future growth and investor confidence.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 4.1% change in DKS stock from 12/31/2025 to 4/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 30.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)123120254082026Change
Stock Price ($)196.68204.754.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)14,88317,21515.7%
Net Income Margin (%)6.9%4.9%-28.1%
P/E Multiple16.421.530.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)8589-4.4%
Cumulative Contribution4.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 4/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DKS4.1% 
Market (SPY)-5.4%37.3%
Sector (XLY)-7.2%39.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -6.7% change in DKS stock from 9/30/2025 to 4/8/2026 was primarily driven by a -42.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)93020254082026Change
Stock Price ($)219.54204.75-6.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13,77217,21525.0%
Net Income Margin (%)8.5%4.9%-42.1%
P/E Multiple14.821.544.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7989-11.1%
Cumulative Contribution-6.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 4/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DKS-6.7% 
Market (SPY)-2.9%43.0%
Sector (XLY)-7.3%46.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 4.0% change in DKS stock from 3/31/2025 to 4/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 57.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120254082026Change
Stock Price ($)196.78204.754.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13,44317,21528.1%
Net Income Margin (%)8.7%4.9%-43.1%
P/E Multiple13.621.557.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)8089-9.6%
Cumulative Contribution4.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2025 to 4/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DKS4.0% 
Market (SPY)16.3%58.4%
Sector (XLY)12.9%61.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 55.3% change in DKS stock from 3/31/2023 to 4/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 109.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120234082026Change
Stock Price ($)131.82204.7555.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12,36817,21539.2%
Net Income Margin (%)8.4%4.9%-41.5%
P/E Multiple10.221.5109.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)8189-8.9%
Cumulative Contribution55.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2023 to 4/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DKS55.3% 
Market (SPY)63.3%45.6%
Sector (XLY)51.6%45.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
DKS Return117%7%26%59%-11%2%317%
Peers Return38%-14%28%1%-31%-5%1%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-3%76%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
DKS Win Rate75%50%58%67%42%75% 
Peers Win Rate60%42%63%50%43%50% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
DKS Max Drawdown-0%-38%-14%-6%-27%-5% 
Peers Max Drawdown-7%-45%-17%-30%-47%-14% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: ASO, NKE, DECK, UA, LULU. See DKS Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 4/8/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventDKSS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-49.2%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven96.9%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven287 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-65.9%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven193.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven161 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-55.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven126.9%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,035 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-73.3%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven274.9%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven743 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Dick's Sporting Goods's stock fell -49.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/22/2021. A -49.2% loss requires a 96.9% gain to breakeven.

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About Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS)

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a sporting goods retailer primarily in the eastern United States. The company provides hardlines, including sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, golf equipment, and hunting and fishing gear products; apparel; and footwear and accessories. It also owns and operates Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, Public Lands, Going Going Gone!, and other specialty concept stores; and DICK'S House of Sports and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile application for video streaming, scorekeeping, scheduling, and communications. The company sells its product through e-commerce websites and mobile applications. As of January 29, 2022, it operated 730 DICK'S Sporting Goods stores. The company was formerly known as Dick'S Clothing and Sporting Goods, Inc. and changed its name to DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. in April 1999. DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. was incorporated in 1948 and is headquartered in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania.

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The Best Buy of sporting goods.

Like a Walmart or Target, but focused entirely on athletic apparel, footwear, and sports equipment.

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  • Sporting Goods Equipment: Gear and supplies for various sports activities.
  • Fitness Equipment: Apparatus and tools used for physical exercise and training.
  • Golf Equipment: Specialized clubs, balls, and accessories for the sport of golf.
  • Hunting and Fishing Gear: Equipment, apparel, and supplies for hunting and fishing activities.
  • Apparel: Athletic and casual clothing for men, women, and children.
  • Footwear: Athletic and casual shoes for various activities.
  • Accessories: Supplemental items such as bags, hats, and protective gear.
  • GameChanger Application: A mobile application providing services for youth sports, including video streaming, scorekeeping, scheduling, and communication.

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Major Customers of Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS)

Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) operates as a sporting goods retailer, primarily selling directly to individual consumers rather than other companies. Its major customer categories include:

  • General Sports Participants and Fitness Enthusiasts: This category encompasses individuals who engage in a wide range of sports activities, from team sports like basketball and soccer to individual pursuits like running, tennis, and general fitness. These customers purchase apparel, footwear, and equipment for their athletic and wellness needs.
  • Outdoor and Specialty Sports Enthusiasts: This segment includes customers with specific interests in outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and golf. They seek specialized equipment, gear, and apparel tailored to these particular sports and recreational pursuits.
  • Families and Youth Sports Communities: Given the company's offerings, including the GameChanger youth sports mobile application, parents, guardians, and youth sports organizations form a significant customer base. They purchase sporting goods, apparel, and footwear for children participating in various youth sports programs and leverage tools for team management and communication.

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  • Nike, Inc. (NKE)
  • Adidas AG (ADS.DE)
  • Under Armour, Inc. (UAA)
  • VF Corporation (VFC)
  • Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)
  • Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF)
  • YETI Holdings, Inc. (YETI)
  • Garmin Ltd. (GRMN)
  • Helen of Troy Limited (HELE)
  • Skechers USA, Inc. (SKX)
  • Peloton Interactive, Inc. (PTON)

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Lauren R. Hobart

President & Chief Executive Officer

Lauren Hobart became President and CEO of DICK'S Sporting Goods in February 2021, marking her as the first woman to hold this position in the company's history. She joined DICK'S in February 2011 as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), later becoming President in May 2017. Prior to her tenure at DICK'S, she spent 14 years at PepsiCo in various leadership roles, including CMO of Carbonated Soft Drinks in North America. Her career also includes experience at Wells Fargo Bank and JP Morgan Chase. Ms. Hobart has served on the Board of Directors for Sonic Corp (2014-2018), YUM Brands! (2020-2022), and was appointed to the Board of Directors of Marriott International, Inc. in 2023. She is also the President of The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation, where she launched the "Sports Matter" initiative in 2014, which has supported over one million children's access to sports. Under her leadership, the company has experienced significant growth, including a 40% increase in revenue and doubled net income since she became CEO. She also played a pivotal role in the company's decision to cease selling assault-style firearms and high-capacity magazines.

Navdeep Gupta

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Navdeep Gupta assumed the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2021. In this position, he is responsible for the company's finance, investor relations, accounting, procurement, construction, planning, allocation and replenishment (PAR), and pricing functions. Before his promotion, he served as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer at DICK'S from 2017 to 2021. Prior to joining DICK'S, Mr. Gupta spent 11 years at Advance Auto Parts, Inc., holding various leadership positions, including Senior Vice President of Finance. His earlier career included management roles at Sprint Nextel Corporation (2003-2006) and service as a Lieutenant in the Indian Navy (1993-2000). In 2024, Mr. Gupta was appointed to the board of directors of Lowe's Companies, Inc. He also oversees GameChanger, a mobile application for youth sports.

Edward W. Stack

Executive Chairman and Chief Merchant

Edward W. Stack transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman and Chief Merchant in February 2021, having served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DICK'S Sporting Goods from 1984. He and his siblings acquired their father's two small sporting goods stores in upstate New York in 1984, leading the company's expansion into a Fortune 500 enterprise with over 850 stores. Mr. Stack continues to oversee merchandising and several key strategic growth initiatives for the company. He is a dedicated advocate for youth sports and spearheaded the company's decision to discontinue the sale of assault-style firearms and high-capacity magazines.

Vlad Rak

Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer

Vlad Rak joined DICK'S Sporting Goods in April 2020 as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer. In this capacity, he is responsible for the company's technology product design, management, engineering, and foundational platforms and services. Before his role at DICK'S, Mr. Rak served as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Merck and held senior technology leadership positions at companies such as Nike and The Walt Disney Company.

Julie Lodge-Jarrett

Executive Vice President, Chief People, Purpose & Transformation Officer

Julie Lodge-Jarrett leads DICK'S Sporting Goods' comprehensive talent and culture strategy. Her responsibilities also encompass the organization's philanthropy efforts, including The DICK'S Foundation and the Sports Matter initiatives.

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The key risks to Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) business are:

  1. Intense Competition: Dick's Sporting Goods operates in a highly competitive retail landscape. The company faces significant competition from a variety of sources, including general merchandisers, online retailers (such as Amazon), specialized sports retailers, and the increasing direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategies of major athletic brands like Nike and Adidas. This competitive pressure can limit growth and impact profitability.

  2. Vulnerability to Macroeconomic Conditions and Shifts in Consumer Spending: As a retailer of sporting goods, which are often considered discretionary purchases, Dick's Sporting Goods is susceptible to economic downturns, inflationary pressures, and changes in consumer spending patterns. Factors such as elevated interest rates and cautious consumer spending can directly affect sales and overall financial performance.

  3. Supply Chain Disruptions: The company faces risks associated with disruptions to its supply chain and operational networks. These disruptions can include supply chain delays, logistic uncertainties, and difficulties in obtaining merchandise, which may impact product availability, increase costs, and affect customer satisfaction. The reliance on a few key vendors, with Nike representing approximately 25% of merchandise purchases in fiscal year 2024, also presents a concentration risk if there are disruptions in these relationships.

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The increasing shift of major sporting goods brands towards direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales channels poses a clear emerging threat. As key brands heavily invest in and prioritize their own e-commerce platforms, mobile applications, and flagship retail stores, they are increasingly bypassing traditional multi-brand retailers like Dick's Sporting Goods. This strategy can lead to reduced product availability for DKS, diminished pricing leverage, and a potential decline in customer traffic as consumers opt to purchase directly from brands, especially for exclusive or highly sought-after merchandise.

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Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) operates within several large addressable markets for its main products and services, primarily in North America and the United States.

Market Sizes for Main Products and Services:

  • Sporting Goods Equipment: The U.S. sports equipment market generated a revenue of approximately USD 107.93 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach about USD 208.34 billion by 2033. Another estimate for the United States Sporting Goods Market indicates a size of USD 204.82 billion in 2024, projected to grow to USD 447.05 billion by 2033. North America holds the largest global market share for sports equipment and accessories, accounting for 34.70% in 2025, with the U.S. alone representing 28.52% of global revenue.
  • Fitness Equipment: The global fitness equipment market was valued at approximately USD 18.91 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach around USD 32.15 billion by 2035. North America contributed more than 39% of the global revenue share in 2025. The United States fitness equipment market was valued at USD 19.83 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 39.74 billion by 2034. The U.S. home fitness equipment market was valued at USD 4.81 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to USD 8.50 billion by 2030.
  • Golf Equipment: The global golf equipment market was estimated at USD 8.55 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 13.08 billion by 2033. North America dominated this market with a 53.5% revenue share in 2025. Another report estimates the global golf equipment market to be around USD 17.2 billion in 2025, growing to USD 23.0 billion by 2032, with North America accounting for approximately 54% of the total market share in 2025.
  • Hunting and Fishing Gear: The North America fish hunting equipment market generated a revenue of approximately USD 10.66 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach about USD 14.85 billion by 2030. The U.S. fish hunting equipment market generated approximately USD 9.07 billion in 2024. For hunting apparel specifically, the global market was valued at USD 3.40 billion in 2025, with North America dominating with a 37.23% share in 2025, valued at USD 1.27 billion.
  • Apparel (Athletic Apparel): The global sports apparel market size was valued at USD 220.35 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 325.21 billion by 2034. North America dominated the sports apparel market with a 39.21% market share in 2025. The North America Sports Apparel market was valued at USD 87.03 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 133.57 billion by 2033. The U.S. specifically held a 43.2% revenue share within the North American sports apparel market in 2025.
  • Footwear (Athletic Footwear): The global athletic footwear market size was valued at USD 145.49 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 234.68 billion by 2034. North America dominated this market with a 34.09% share in 2025, equivalent to approximately USD 49.59 billion. The U.S. athletic footwear market generated a revenue of USD 31.21 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 41.87 billion by 2030.
  • Accessories (Sport Accessories): The global sport accessories market is projected to reach USD 125.0 billion by 2035, growing from USD 90.0 billion in 2025. North America is identified as a key growth region for sport accessories.
  • Youth Sports Mobile Application (GameChanger): The global youth sports software market was valued at USD 2.48 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 5 billion by 2035. North America dominates this sector with a valuation of USD 1.20 billion in 2024. Another report estimates the global youth sports software market at USD 1.53 billion in 2026, projected to reach USD 4.43 billion by 2035, with North America leading with 40% adoption. The United States accounts for over 65% of global youth sports software users.

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Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives:

  1. Expansion of Experiential Store Formats: The company is actively expanding its experiential retail concepts, including DICK'S House of Sport and DICK'S Field House locations, with plans to open approximately 16 additional House of Sport and 18 additional Field House locations in 2025. These formats are designed to enhance customer engagement and have demonstrated higher sales density compared to standard stores. The company is also growing its Golf Galaxy business by opening approximately 15 new Golf Galaxy Performance Center locations in 2026.
  2. Integration and Growth from Foot Locker Acquisition: The acquisition of Foot Locker in 2025 is a significant driver, aiming to strengthen DKS's position in the athletic footwear and apparel market. This acquisition contributed significantly to Q4 2026 sales, and analysts project substantial revenue acceleration over the next 12 months due to this integration. The company is focused on optimizing Foot Locker's operations for future growth.
  3. Growth in Key Product Categories: DKS anticipates continued strong sales growth across its primary categories, including footwear, athletic apparel, and hardlines. The company has seen sustained sales growth in footwear, emphasizing premium, full-service footwear decks in its stores as a key differentiator.
  4. Acceleration of E-commerce and Omnichannel Experience: DICK'S Sporting Goods is investing in its e-commerce business and digital experiences to accelerate growth. This includes leveraging its proprietary digital ecosystem, such as the GameChanger app, which reached 36 million users in 2025, to provide first-party data for marketing and inventory planning. Omnichannel fulfillment, with approximately 80% of e-commerce orders fulfilled from store inventory by 2025, also contributes by lowering delivery times and shipping costs.
  5. Strategic Focus on Youth Sports Engagement: The company is strategically focused on youth sports engagement, viewing it as a key driver for future growth and a way to foster long-term customer loyalty. Initiatives include the continued growth of GameChanger, a youth sports mobile application, and new partnerships such as one with GoPro to enhance youth sports engagement. This strategy aims to capture a younger demographic and diversify revenue streams.

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Share Repurchases

  • During fiscal year 2025 (ended January 31, 2026), Dick's Sporting Goods repurchased 1.6 million shares of its common stock for a total cost of $342.1 million.
  • In fiscal year 2024 (ended February 1, 2025), the company repurchased 1.3 million shares of its common stock for $268.0 million.
  • As of January 31, 2026, the company had $3.2 billion remaining under existing share repurchase authorizations. A new five-year share repurchase program of up to $3 billion was authorized in early 2025.

Share Issuance

  • In fiscal year 2025 (ended January 31, 2026), Dick's Sporting Goods issued 9.6 million shares of common stock, valued at $2.1 billion, as part of the total $2.5 billion consideration for the acquisition of Foot Locker, Inc. on September 8, 2025.

Outbound Investments

  • In May 2025, Dick's Sporting Goods led a $120 million funding round in Unrivaled Sports, a youth sports experiences company, through its corporate venture capital fund, DSG Ventures.

Capital Expenditures

  • For fiscal year 2026, Dick's Sporting Goods anticipates gross capital expenditures of $1.7 billion and net capital expenditures of $1.5 billion. These investments will focus on store growth, relocations, improvements in existing stores, technology, and supply chain, including approximately 14 House of Sport and 22 DICK'S Field House locations, and about 15 Golf Galaxy Performance Centers. Capital expenditures for the Foot Locker business will focus on reenergizing its store fleet.
  • Gross capital expenditures were $1.137 billion in fiscal year 2025 (ended January 31, 2026), with net capital expenditures totaling $976 million.
  • In fiscal year 2024 (ended February 1, 2025), capital expenditures increased significantly, supporting the opening of seven House of Sport locations and 15 DICK'S Field House locations.

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DKSASONKEDECKUALULUMedian
NameDick's S.Academy .Nike Deckers .Under Ar.Lululemo. 
Mkt Price204.7556.2043.13106.355.87158.8681.28
Mkt Cap18.23.763.915.32.518.616.8
Rev LTM17,2156,05346,5235,3754,97611,1038,578
Op Inc LTM1,3295122,8071,280-662,2111,305
FCF LTM4002211,048929-46922661
FCF 3Y Avg6162924,185985121,383801
CFO LTM1,5374351,6941,013551,6021,275
CFO 3Y Avg1,4595004,8701,0741462,0571,267

Growth & Margins

DKSASONKEDECKUALULUMedian
NameDick's S.Academy .Nike Deckers .Under Ar.Lululemo. 
Rev Chg LTM28.1%2.0%-2.7%9.2%-6.4%4.9%3.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg12.2%-1.8%-2.7%14.7%-5.0%11.2%4.7%
Rev Chg Q59.9%2.5%0.1%7.1%-5.2%0.8%1.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM15.7%0.7%0.0%2.5%-1.5%0.3%0.5%
Op Mgn LTM7.7%8.5%6.0%23.8%-1.3%19.9%8.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg9.8%9.5%9.3%22.9%0.5%22.2%9.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-2.4%0.2%-0.5%0.3%-2.0%-2.1%-1.3%
CFO/Rev LTM8.9%7.2%3.6%18.8%1.1%14.4%8.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg10.2%8.3%9.9%22.7%2.6%19.9%10.0%
FCF/Rev LTM2.3%3.7%2.3%17.3%-0.9%8.3%3.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg4.5%4.8%8.5%20.8%0.1%13.5%6.6%

Valuation

DKSASONKEDECKUALULUMedian
NameDick's S.Academy .Nike Deckers .Under Ar.Lululemo. 
Mkt Cap18.23.763.915.32.518.616.8
P/S1.10.61.42.90.51.71.2
P/EBIT15.17.122.711.4-37.88.49.9
P/E21.59.928.414.7-4.811.813.3
P/CFO11.98.537.715.145.411.613.5
Total Yield5.2%10.8%3.5%6.8%-20.8%8.5%6.0%
Dividend Yield0.5%0.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.5%7.2%3.8%5.1%-0.2%3.2%3.7%
D/E0.40.50.20.00.70.10.3
Net D/E0.40.40.0-0.10.5-0.00.2

Returns

DKSASONKEDECKUALULUMedian
NameDick's S.Academy .Nike Deckers .Under Ar.Lululemo. 
1M Rtn5.2%-4.9%-23.7%1.9%-6.2%-6.4%-5.6%
3M Rtn-1.9%-0.9%-31.3%3.2%6.9%-25.0%-1.4%
6M Rtn-8.8%7.7%-36.8%4.7%22.0%-9.1%-2.0%
12M Rtn22.5%67.1%-17.0%4.4%24.1%-35.8%13.4%
3Y Rtn59.8%-8.2%-62.0%42.9%-28.0%-56.4%-18.1%
1M Excs Rtn5.4%-4.7%-23.5%2.1%-6.0%-6.2%-5.4%
3M Excs Rtn-2.7%-1.3%-31.2%1.3%10.4%-24.1%-2.0%
6M Excs Rtn-10.5%3.9%-39.2%3.6%20.7%-9.4%-2.9%
12M Excs Rtn-19.0%17.9%-56.4%-33.4%-18.6%-73.4%-26.2%
3Y Excs Rtn-9.7%-76.4%-127.8%-23.1%-96.2%-121.4%-86.3%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20262025202420232022
DICK’S13,443    
Foot Locker0    
Omni-channel sporting goods retailer that offers an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality 12,98412,36812,2939,584
Total13,44312,98412,36812,2939,584


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20262025202420232022
DICK’S1,498    
Foot Locker0    
Corporate and other expenses-24    
Total1,474    


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20262025202420232022
Omni-channel sporting goods retailer that offers an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality 1,047   
Total 1,047   


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$204.75 
Market Cap ($ Bil)18.2 
First Trading Date10/16/2002 
Distance from 52W High-11.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$199.01$209.64
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA2.9%-2.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility30.3%42.0%
Downside Capture0.170.70
Upside Capture31.03107.69
Correlation (SPY)31.0%56.4%
DKS Betas & Captures as of 3/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.370.530.911.161.351.24
Up Beta-1.42-0.070.350.781.571.39
Down Beta0.750.911.201.181.181.06
Up Capture-9%31%87%112%117%174%
Bmk +ve Days7162765139424
Stock +ve Days11223160124369
Down Capture51%59%86%127%121%106%
Bmk -ve Days12233358110323
Stock -ve Days11203266128382

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with DKS
DKS14.7%42.1%0.43-
Sector ETF (XLY)22.1%22.6%0.8059.0%
Equity (SPY)28.9%17.3%1.3557.2%
Gold (GLD)56.6%27.9%1.61-4.4%
Commodities (DBC)24.9%16.8%1.2916.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.8%15.6%0.6338.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-14.5%44.2%-0.2324.7%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with DKS
DKS25.7%43.8%0.66-
Sector ETF (XLY)6.5%23.7%0.2451.3%
Equity (SPY)11.6%17.0%0.5349.3%
Gold (GLD)22.3%17.8%1.030.2%
Commodities (DBC)11.8%18.8%0.528.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.9%18.8%0.1134.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.0%56.5%0.2917.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with DKS
DKS19.1%45.3%0.55-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.0%22.0%0.5050.8%
Equity (SPY)13.9%17.9%0.6746.9%
Gold (GLD)14.1%15.9%0.740.6%
Commodities (DBC)8.4%17.6%0.4015.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.1%20.7%0.2139.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.4%66.9%1.0712.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date3132026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity5.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 22820261.1%
Average Daily Volume1.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.2 days
Basic Shares Quantity89.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares6.0%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
3/12/20261.1%-2.7% 
11/25/20250.2%10.5%-1.5%
8/28/2025-4.8%-1.8%1.5%
5/28/20251.7%2.0%13.2%
3/11/2025-5.7%-6.3%-18.4%
11/26/2024-1.4%-2.7%9.8%
9/4/2024-4.9%-10.9%-11.1%
5/29/202415.9%13.1%13.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive171516
# Negative8108
Median Positive4.0%10.4%11.5%
Median Negative-4.9%-4.9%-14.8%
Max Positive16.9%23.1%23.7%
Max Negative-24.1%-38.5%-29.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
01/31/202603/27/202610-K
10/31/202512/05/202510-Q
07/31/202508/28/202510-Q
04/30/202506/09/202510-Q
01/31/202503/27/202510-K
10/31/202411/27/202410-Q
07/31/202409/04/202410-Q
04/30/202405/30/202410-Q
01/31/202403/28/202410-K
10/31/202311/22/202310-Q
07/31/202308/23/202310-Q
04/30/202305/24/202310-Q
01/31/202303/23/202310-K
10/31/202211/23/202210-Q
07/31/202208/24/202210-Q
04/30/202205/25/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 3/12/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue22.10 Bil22.25 Bil22.40 Bil59.2% Higher NewActual: 13.97 Bil for 2025
2026 Operating Income1.71 Bil1.77 Bil1.83 Bil   
2026 EPS13.714.214.7-1.4% LoweredGuidance: 14.4 for 2025
2026 Capital Expenditures 1.70 Bil 41.7% Higher NewActual: 1.20 Bil for 2025
2026 DICK'S Business Net sales14.50 Bil14.60 Bil14.70 Bil   
2026 DICK'S Business Comparable sales0.020.030.04   
2026 Foot Locker Business Net sales7.60 Bil7.65 Bil7.70 Bil   
2026 Foot Locker Business Comparable sales0.010.020.03   

Prior: Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/25/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 Effective tax rate 29.0%    
Q4 2025 Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 91.00 Mil    
2025 EPS14.214.414.61.4% RaisedGuidance: 14.2 for 2025
2025 Revenue13.95 Bil13.97 Bil14.00 Bil0.9% RaisedGuidance: 13.85 Bil for 2025
2025 Revenue Growth3.5%3.75%4.0%36.4%1.0%RaisedGuidance: 2.75% for 2025
2025 Capital Expenditures 1.20 Bil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.20 Bil for 2025

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Hobart, Lauren RPresident & CEODirectSell10012025220.6920,0834,432,13366,205,030Form
2Gupta, NavdeepEVP, Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell8142025225.0013,3343,000,15016,749,900Form
3Gupta, NavdeepEVP, Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell7112025215.009,3032,000,14518,872,270Form
4Baran, Elizabeth HSVP, General CounselDirectSell7022025204.651,830374,5082,550,950Form
5Hobart, Lauren RPresident & CEODirectSell7012025204.5840,1668,217,02661,370,950Form