DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) Director Larry Jr. Fitzgerald Acquires 1,860 Shares of Stock

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) Director Larry Jr. Fitzgerald bought 1,860 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 23rd. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $131.67 per share, with a total value of $244,906.20. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 15,199 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,001,252.33. The trade was a 13.94% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Price Performance

DICK’S Sporting Goods stock traded up $0.75 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $133.11. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 2,425,036 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,786,626. The company has a quick ratio of 0.36, a current ratio of 1.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The stock has a market capitalization of $11.84 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.30, a P/E/G ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 1.11. DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. has a twelve month low of $120.15 and a twelve month high of $244.38. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $170.89 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $199.83.

DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) last announced 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 company had revenue of $5.59 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.64 billion. DICK’S Sporting Goods had a net margin of 3.97% and a return on equity of 19.21%. DICK’S Sporting Goods’s revenue was up 53.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $4.38 EPS. DICK’S Sporting Goods has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.000-12.000 EPS. Research analysts forecast that DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. will post 11.7 earnings per share for the current year.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 25th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be issued a dividend of $1.25 per share. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 11th. DICK’S Sporting Goods’s dividend payout ratio is currently 53.71%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have issued reports on the company. BMO Capital Markets began coverage on DICK’S Sporting Goods in a report on Tuesday, September 8th. They set an “underperform” rating and a $110.00 price objective on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group set a $171.00 target price on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in a research report on Tuesday, August 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from $270.00 to $245.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, August 24th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 16th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from $240.00 to $185.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, August 25th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $167.20.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On DICK’S Sporting Goods

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in the second quarter worth approximately $1,501,321,000. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new position in DICK’S Sporting Goods during the second quarter valued at approximately $1,024,000,000. Norges Bank acquired a new position in DICK’S Sporting Goods in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $192,639,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in DICK’S Sporting Goods in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $128,943,000. Finally, Atreides Management LP purchased a new stake in DICK’S Sporting Goods in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $85,081,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.83% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about DICK’S Sporting Goods

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

• Positive Sentiment: Shares have risen since the company’s most recent earnings report, suggesting some investors view the selloff as excessive or expect improvement from the Foot Locker integration. The latest report still showed strong revenue growth, although much of the increase reflected the acquisition. Why Is Dick’s Up Since Last Earnings Report?
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusually high options activity, including elevated put buying, points to increased investor hedging and expectations for continued volatility rather than a clear directional signal. Investors Buy Large Volume of DICK’S Put Options
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms publicized a securities class action against DICK’S and its officers. The suit alleges that the company overstated the progress of Foot Locker’s inventory cleanup and previously indicated comparable-sales growth of 1.5% to 3% before reducing its outlook to negative 2% to 0%; the resulting disclosure allegedly contributed to a sharp one-day decline in DKS shares. The allegations have not been proven. Investors who purchased shares between September 8, 2025, and August 24, 2026, face a November 3, 2026 lead-plaintiff deadline. DKS Investor Alert
• Negative Sentiment: The latest quarterly results missed consensus estimates for both earnings and revenue, while EPS declined year over year. The company’s fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $11 to $12 also leaves investors focused on execution risks, including Foot Locker’s profitability and stagnant inventory. Class Action Filed Against DICK’S

DICK’S Sporting Goods Company Profile

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc is a leading American sporting goods retailer that sells athletic equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories for a broad range of sports and outdoor activities. Its merchandise includes products for fitness, team sports, golf, running, hunting, fishing and camping, as well as casual and performance-oriented clothing and footwear.

The company operates through its DICK’S Sporting Goods stores and e-commerce platform, along with specialty and concept businesses including Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and House of Sport locations.