Q1 EPS Forecast for DICK’S Sporting Goods Raised by Analyst

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q1 2027 earnings estimates for DICK’S Sporting Goods in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, March 26th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the sporting goods retailer will earn $3.42 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $3.21. The consensus estimate for DICK’S Sporting Goods’ current full-year earnings is $13.89 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for DICK’S Sporting Goods’ Q2 2027 earnings at $4.58 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.80 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $14.76 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $3.70 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $4.89 EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $2.98 EPS, FY2028 earnings at $15.68 EPS and FY2029 earnings at $16.38 EPS.

DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) last released its earnings results on Thursday, March 12th. The sporting goods retailer reported $3.45 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.43 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $6.23 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.06 billion. DICK’S Sporting Goods had a return on equity of 27.12% and a net margin of 4.93%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 59.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $3.62 earnings per share. DICK’S Sporting Goods has set its FY 2026 guidance at 13.500-14.500 EPS.

Other research analysts have also issued reports about the company. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating and issued a $210.00 target price on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Telsey Advisory Group reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $245.00 price target on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in a report on Monday, March 9th. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from $260.00 to $250.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, March 13th. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from $242.00 to $264.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, March 13th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, January 25th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $236.21.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:DKS opened at $190.79 on Monday. DICK’S Sporting Goods has a 1-year low of $166.37 and a 1-year high of $237.31. The firm has a market capitalization of $17.17 billion, a PE ratio of 18.67, a PEG ratio of 2.69 and a beta of 1.23. The business’s 50 day moving average is $201.04 and its 200-day moving average is $211.93. The company has a current ratio of 1.53, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 27th will be given a $1.25 dividend. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. This is a positive change from DICK’S Sporting Goods’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.21. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 27th. DICK’S Sporting Goods’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 48.92%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of DKS. Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods by 46.9% during the 3rd quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 144 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares in the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in DICK’S Sporting Goods during the 3rd quarter valued at about $33,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in DICK’S Sporting Goods in the fourth quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Westside Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in DICK’S Sporting Goods by 100.0% in the third quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 152 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 76 shares in the last quarter. 89.83% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About DICK’S Sporting Goods

DICK’S Sporting Goods is a leading U.S.-based sporting goods retailer that sells a broad range of sports equipment, apparel, footwear and outdoor gear. The company operates an omnichannel business combining physical stores with digital sales, offering products for team sports, fitness, hunting and fishing, golf, and general active lifestyle categories. In addition to its flagship DICK’S stores, the company operates specialty formats such as Golf Galaxy and branded service offerings including team-sports sales and custom equipment solutions.

The company traces its roots to a single sporting goods outlet founded in 1948 and has since grown into a national retail chain serving customers across the United States.