DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) Stock Has Consensus Target Price of $167.20

Shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) have received an average rating of “Hold” from the twenty-three ratings firms that are covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have given a hold rating and eleven have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $166.85.

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on DKS shares. Guggenheim reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in a research note on Wednesday. Bank of America decreased their price target on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from $245.00 to $200.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. Zacks Research downgraded DICK’S Sporting Goods from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 1st. BNP Paribas Exane reissued an “underperform” rating and issued a $99.00 price objective on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on DICK’S Sporting Goods from $270.00 to $180.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Stock Up 2.3%

Shares of DKS opened at $135.94 on Thursday. DICK’S Sporting Goods has a fifty-two week low of $120.15 and a fifty-two week high of $244.38. The company’s fifty day moving average is $160.19 and its two-hundred day moving average is $196.82. The firm has a market cap of $12.09 billion, a PE ratio of 14.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 1.09. The company has a quick ratio of 0.36, a current ratio of 1.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.

DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 25th. The sporting goods retailer reported $3.53 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.74 by ($0.21). The firm had revenue of $5.59 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.64 billion. DICK’S Sporting Goods had a return on equity of 19.21% and a net margin of 3.97%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 53.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $4.38 earnings per share. DICK’S Sporting Goods has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.000-12.000 EPS. Analysts forecast that DICK’S Sporting Goods will post 11.69 earnings per share for the current year.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 25th. Investors of record on Friday, September 11th were issued a dividend of $1.25 per share. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.7%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, September 11th. DICK’S Sporting Goods’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 53.71%.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Matthew Barnes acquired 3,665 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 30th. The shares were bought at an average price of $136.39 per share, for a total transaction of $499,869.35. Following the completion of the purchase, the insider directly owned 11,965 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,631,906.35. This trade represents a 44.16% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director William J. Colombo bought 5,000 shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $128.72 per share, for a total transaction of $643,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 178,987 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $23,039,206.64. This represents a 2.87% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders acquired a total of 42,795 shares of company stock worth $5,588,641 in the last ninety days. 28.91% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On DICK’S Sporting Goods

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC acquired a new position in DICK’S Sporting Goods in the 1st quarter worth $30,000. SHP Wealth Management acquired a new stake in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods during the fourth quarter valued at about $38,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods by 68.8% during the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 243 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock worth $48,000 after acquiring an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc increased its position in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods by 34.3% during the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 333 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock worth $45,000 after acquiring an additional 85 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ancora Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in the second quarter worth about $83,000. 89.83% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

DICK’S Sporting Goods News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting DICK’S Sporting Goods this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Insider Matthew Barnes purchased 3,665 DKS shares for approximately $500,000, increasing his personal stake by 44%. The purchase may signal that management sees value after the sell-off. SEC insider transaction filing
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts argue that concerns tied to Foot Locker and footwear promotions are already reflected in DKS’s valuation. The reported analyst consensus target near $167 is also above recent trading levels, suggesting potential upside if operating trends stabilize. Seeking Alpha analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Several law firms publicized the same securities class action and November 3, 2026 lead-plaintiff deadline. The case covers investors who bought DKS shares from September 8, 2025, through August 24, 2026; the announcements do not establish that the company committed wrongdoing. Class action announcement
• Negative Sentiment: The lawsuit alleges that DKS and certain officers made material misstatements or omissions regarding inventory, promotional pressure, athletic footwear and risks associated with Foot Locker. The repeated alerts add legal and reputational overhang.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks placed DKS on its Rank #5 “Strong Sell” list. The downgrade follows the latest earnings miss, revenue below expectations, lower year-over-year EPS and fiscal 2026 guidance of $11 to $12 per share. Zacks rating update

DICK’S Sporting Goods Company Profile

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc is a U.S.-based omnichannel sporting goods retailer that sells athletic apparel, footwear, sports equipment and related accessories. Its merchandise serves a broad range of sports and outdoor activities, including team sports, fitness, golf, running, hunting, fishing and camping.

The company operates through its DICK’S Sporting Goods stores and digital platforms, offering products from major athletic brands as well as private-label merchandise. Its retail portfolio also includes specialized concepts such as Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and House of Sport, which provide more focused assortments and, in some locations, services and experiences tailored to particular sports and outdoor activities.

DICK’S traces its history to 1948, when Richard “Dick” Stack opened a fishing-tackle store in Binghamton, New York.