DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) Receives Consensus Rating of “Hold” from Analysts

Shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) have been given a consensus rating of “Hold” by the twenty-three ratings firms that are covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eight have given a hold recommendation and twelve have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12 month target price among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $167.2050.

A number of research firms recently weighed in on DKS. KGI Securities lowered shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $135.10 target price on the stock. in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Telsey Advisory Group reiterated a “market perform” rating and issued a $145.00 price target (down from $255.00) on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Guggenheim reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Bank of America dropped their price objective on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from $245.00 to $200.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from $270.00 to $180.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, August 26th.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Stock Up 1.6%

Shares of NYSE DKS opened at $135.23 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $12.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.53, a PEG ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 1.11. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $185.44 and its 200-day simple moving average is $204.38. DICK’S Sporting Goods has a 12-month low of $120.40 and a 12-month high of $244.38. The company has a current ratio of 1.49, a quick ratio of 0.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.

DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 25th. The sporting goods retailer reported $3.53 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.74 by ($0.21). The company had revenue of $5.59 billion for 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%.DICK’S Sporting Goods’s revenue for the quarter was up 53.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $4.38 EPS. DICK’S Sporting Goods has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.000-12.000 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that DICK’S Sporting Goods will post 11.7 EPS for the current fiscal year.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 25th. Investors of record on Friday, September 11th will be issued a $1.25 dividend. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 11th. DICK’S Sporting Goods’s dividend payout ratio is 53.71%.

Trending Headlines about DICK’S Sporting Goods

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

• Positive Sentiment: Investors traded a large volume of DKS call options, suggesting that some market participants are positioning for a rebound or seeking leveraged upside exposure. Stock Traders Purchase Large Volume of DICK’S Sporting Goods Call Options
• Neutral Sentiment: Several investor-rights law firms announced or promoted a securities class action covering shareholders who purchased DKS stock from September 8, 2025, through August 24, 2026. The lead-plaintiff deadline is November 3, 2026. These notices largely repeat the same information and do not represent a court finding of wrongdoing. Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
• Negative Sentiment: The lawsuits allege investor harm related to DICK’S statements about its Foot Locker integration and the subsequent guidance reduction. One notice said DKS fell about 30% on August 25 after the company’s earnings and outlook update, highlighting the potential reputational, legal and financial risks for investors. DKS Shareholder Alert
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst sentiment deteriorated further: Zacks Research added DKS to its Rank #5 “Strong Sell” list, while BMO Capital Markets also reportedly rated the stock “Strong Sell.” Zacks reduced multiple quarterly and annual EPS forecasts, including FY2027 EPS from $14.10 to $11.49 and FY2028 EPS from $16.26 to $13.43. New Strong Sell Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: The latest forecast revisions follow DICK’S recent quarterly miss, when EPS of $3.53 came in below the $3.74 consensus and revenue of $5.59 billion trailed the $5.64 billion estimate. The company also guided to fiscal 2026 EPS of $11.00–$12.00, reinforcing concerns about earnings momentum.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other DICK’S Sporting Goods news, Director Mark Barrenechea acquired 17,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 27th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $130.72 per share, with a total value of $2,222,240.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 25,977 shares in the company, valued at $3,395,713.44. The trade was a 189.37% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Sandeep Mathrani acquired 1,550 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 26th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $128.89 per share, for a total transaction of $199,779.50. Following the acquisition, the director owned 11,136 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,435,319.04. The trade was a 16.17% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders purchased 29,563 shares of company stock valued at $3,843,882 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 28.91% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On DICK’S Sporting Goods

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in DKS. Lido Advisors LLC boosted its stake in DICK’S Sporting Goods by 3.9% during the 3rd quarter. Lido Advisors LLC now owns 1,358 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock valued at $302,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares during the period. Jacobi Capital Management LLC increased its position in DICK’S Sporting Goods by 4.5% in the 4th quarter. Jacobi Capital Management LLC now owns 1,189 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock worth $235,000 after buying an additional 51 shares during the period. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in DICK’S Sporting Goods by 2.4% in the 1st quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,284 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock worth $453,000 after buying an additional 54 shares during the period. Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods by 5.9% during the fourth quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 980 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock worth $194,000 after buying an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Finally, PCB Capital LLC lifted its holdings in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods by 1.5% during the first quarter. PCB Capital LLC now owns 3,607 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock worth $715,000 after buying an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. 89.83% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.