DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) EVP Buys $999,983.25 in Stock

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) EVP Navdeep Gupta purchased 7,707 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 22nd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $129.75 per share, for a total transaction of $999,983.25. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 86,580 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,233,755. This trade represents a 9.77% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Stock Performance

Shares of DKS traded up $0.75 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $133.11. 2,425,036 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,786,626. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 1.49 and a quick ratio of 0.36. The stock has a market capitalization of $11.84 billion, a PE ratio of 14.30, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 1.11. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $170.89 and its 200-day simple moving average is $199.83. DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. has a 52-week low of $120.15 and a 52-week high of $244.38.

DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 25th. The sporting goods retailer reported $3.53 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.74 by ($0.21). DICK’S Sporting Goods had a net margin of 3.97% and a return on equity of 19.21%. The business had revenue of $5.59 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.64 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $4.38 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 53.2% compared to the same quarter last year. DICK’S Sporting Goods has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.000-12.000 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. will post 11.7 earnings per share for the current year.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Dividend Announcement

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have weighed in on DKS shares. Loop Capital reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $140.00 price objective on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in a research report on Tuesday, August 25th. Zacks Research lowered DICK’S Sporting Goods from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price target on DICK’S Sporting Goods from $271.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from $240.00 to $185.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, August 25th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane reissued an “underperform” rating and issued a $99.00 price objective on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. 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. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $167.20.

Key DICK’S Sporting Goods News

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On DICK’S Sporting Goods

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. QRG Capital Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods by 3.9% during the 2nd quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. now owns 9,581 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock worth $2,173,000 after buying an additional 362 shares in the last quarter. Tidal Investments LLC boosted its stake in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods by 1,429.8% in the second quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 40,479 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock valued at $9,181,000 after buying an additional 37,833 shares in the last quarter. National Pension Service acquired a new position in DICK’S Sporting Goods during the second quarter worth $740,000. Darsana Capital Partners LP grew its holdings in DICK’S Sporting Goods by 9.1% during the second quarter. Darsana Capital Partners LP now owns 1,500,000 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock worth $340,215,000 after acquiring an additional 125,000 shares during the period. Finally, WINTON GROUP Ltd raised its position in DICK’S Sporting Goods by 1,573.8% in the second quarter. WINTON GROUP Ltd now owns 55,167 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock worth $12,512,000 after acquiring an additional 51,871 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.83% of the company’s stock.

About DICK’S Sporting Goods

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.