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

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) Director Larry Jr. Fitzgerald acquired 1,860 shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 23rd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $131.67 per share, with a total value of $244,906.20. Following the transaction, 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 position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Stock Up 0.6%

DKS stock traded up $0.75 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $133.11. The stock had a trading volume of 2,425,036 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,786,626. DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. has a 1-year low of $120.15 and a 1-year high of $244.38. The company has a fifty day moving average of $170.89 and a 200 day moving average of $199.83. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $11.84 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.30, a PEG ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 1.11.

DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 25th. The sporting goods retailer reported $3.53 earnings per share (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 firm had revenue of $5.59 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.64 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm 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 11.7 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. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be given a $1.25 dividend. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 11th. DICK’S Sporting Goods’s payout ratio is currently 53.71%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On DICK’S Sporting Goods

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in DKS. QRG Capital Management Inc. increased its position in DICK’S Sporting Goods by 3.9% in 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 during the period. Tidal Investments LLC boosted its position 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 acquiring an additional 37,833 shares during the period. National Pension Service acquired a new stake in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in the second quarter worth $740,000. Darsana Capital Partners LP grew its stake in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods by 9.1% in 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 last quarter. Finally, WINTON GROUP Ltd increased its position in DICK’S Sporting Goods by 1,573.8% during 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 during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.83% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on DKS shares. BTIG Research cut their price target on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from $300.00 to $180.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 1st. DA Davidson cut 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. Citigroup reduced their price target on DICK’S Sporting Goods from $280.00 to $190.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, August 27th. Finally, Guggenheim reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus 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

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.