Insider Buying: DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) Insider Acquires $499,869.35 in Stock

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) insider Matthew Barnes acquired 3,665 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 30th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $136.39 per share, with a total value of $499,869.35. Following the acquisition, the insider owned 11,965 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,631,906.35. This represents a 44.16% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Stock Performance

Shares of DKS stock opened at $135.94 on Friday. DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. has a 12 month low of $120.15 and a 12 month high of $244.38. The stock 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 current ratio of 1.49, a quick ratio of 0.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $160.19 and its 200-day moving average price is $196.82.

DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, August 25th. The sporting goods retailer reported $3.53 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.74 by ($0.21). DICK’S Sporting Goods had a return on equity of 19.21% and a net margin of 3.97%.The business had revenue of $5.59 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.64 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $4.38 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue 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 analysts expect that DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. will post 11.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 25th. Stockholders 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%.

Institutional Trading of DICK’S Sporting Goods

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Versant Capital Management Inc raised its stake in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods by 34.3% in the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 333 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 85 shares during the last quarter. Doliver Advisors LP lifted its holdings in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods by 35.0% during the third quarter. Doliver Advisors LP now owns 9,774 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock valued at $1,313,000 after purchasing an additional 2,532 shares in the last quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods by 3.9% during the second quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. now owns 9,581 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock valued at $2,173,000 after buying an additional 362 shares during the last quarter. Tidal Investments LLC boosted its position in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods by 1,429.8% during 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 during the last quarter. Finally, National Pension Service bought a new stake in DICK’S Sporting Goods in the 2nd quarter worth about $740,000. 89.83% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

DKS has been the topic of several recent research reports. Zacks Research downgraded DICK’S Sporting Goods from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 1st. DA Davidson dropped their target price on DICK’S Sporting Goods from $260.00 to $205.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. BMO Capital Markets began coverage on DICK’S Sporting Goods in a research note on Tuesday, September 8th. They issued an “underperform” rating and a $110.00 target price on the stock. Robert W. Baird downgraded DICK’S Sporting Goods from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $150.00 price target for the company. in a report on Monday, September 14th. Finally, BTIG Research lowered their price target on DICK’S Sporting Goods from $300.00 to $180.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $166.85.

Key DICK’S Sporting Goods News

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

About DICK’S Sporting Goods

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.