Na společnost DICK'S Sporting Goods byla podána hromadná žaloba kvůli údajně zavádějícím informacím o akvizici společnosti Foot Locker; její akcie 25. srpna 2026 klesly o 30,68 %.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 23, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against DICK's Sporting Goods, Inc. ("Dick's Sporting Goods" or the "Company") (NYSE: DKS) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Dick's Sporting Goods common stock between September 8, 2025 and August 24, 2026 (the "Class Period").
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On September 8, 2025, the first day of the Class Period, Dick's Sporting Goods announced the completion of its acquisition of Foot Locker, Inc. ("Foot Locker") for approximately $2.5 billion in cash and stock.
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants misled investors regarding the Company's acquisition of Foot Locker, touting the acquisition as a strategic opportunity to drive growth and profitability while assuring investors that Foot Locker's longstanding inventory and promotional challenges had been resolved. In reality, according to the complaint, those problems persisted, as Foot Locker remained heavily dependent on legacy footwear products that were exposed to intensifying promotional pressures across the athletic footwear industry.
The truth was allegedly revealed to investors before markets opened on August 25, 2026, when Dick's Sporting Goods reported disappointing second-quarter 2026 results, which included revenue of $1.73 billion from Foot Locker that fell well short of analysts' estimates of $1.81 billion. Dick's Sporting Goods also reduced its net sales guidance for full-year 2026 and disclosed that it expected Foot Locker's proforma comparable sales to yield a range of negative 2.0% to 0.0% for the year-down from Dick's prior forecast of 1.5% to 3% growth.
On this news, the price of Dick's Sporting Goods stock fell $55.02 per share, or 30.68%, to close at $124.31 per share on August 25, 2026.
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Na společnost DICK'S Sporting Goods byla podána hromadná žaloba kvůli údajným zavádějícím informacím o zásobách společnosti Foot Locker. Akcie DKS po zveřejnění slabých výsledků za 2. čtvrtletí 2026 klesly o 55,02 USD na 124,31 USD, tedy přibližně o 30 %, při uzavření obchodování 25. srpna 2026.
A securities class action alleges DICK'S Sporting Goods assured investors that Foot Locker's inventory problems had been cleaned up, while the acquired chain allegedly remained loaded with stagnant legacy footwear ahead of a 30% single-day collapse in DKS shares.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between September 8, 2025 and August 24, 2026. Find out if you could qualify to recover your losses. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500.
DKS shares fell $55.02 per share, or approximately 30%, closing at $124.31 on August 25, 2026, the trading day after the Class Period ended. The $2.5 billion Foot Locker acquisition sits at the center of the Foot Locker inventory cleanup securities fraud allegations. Applications to serve as lead plaintiff must be filed by November 3, 2026.
The Alleged Inventory Cleanup Methodology
According to the lawsuit, DICK'S told the market throughout the Class Period that the removal of unproductive Foot Locker inventory had been executed quickly, aggressively, and was essentially finished, positioning the acquired chain for an inflection point beginning with the 2026 back-to-school season. The complaint alleges that this cleanup narrative was not accurate, and that Foot Locker remained saddled with stagnant legacy product that had not been cleared.
Key Foot Locker Inventory Allegations for Shareholders
The lawsuit contends that Foot Locker's inventory cleanup was represented as complete when unproductive legacy product allegedly remained on shelves.
The complaint alleges Foot Locker stayed heavily dependent on legacy footwear silhouettes that were losing relevance with consumers.
Foot Locker's reliance on launch and retro product allegedly left it exposed when launch volume thinned and launch performance disappointed.
Industry-wide inventory build allegedly produced intensifying promotional pressure that the Company was not positioned to absorb.
The action claims the $2.5 billion acquisition was marketed as a growth and margin story that the underlying business allegedly could not support.
The Legacy Footwear Factor
The complaint alleges that as athletic footwear inventory accumulated across the industry, discounting deepened, and the impact landed hardest on the portion of the business tied to older silhouettes. Rather than an isolated quarter, the lawsuit contends this exposure existed while investors were being told the cleanup work was behind the Company.
"This case presents important questions about inventory and integration disclosure obligations in the retail sector, particularly where a $2.5 billion acquisition was presented to shareholders as a completed turnaround," said Joseph E. Levi, Esq. "Investors are entitled to accurate information about whether the problems a company says it has fixed have actually been fixed."
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Frequently Asked Questions About the DKS Lawsuit
Q: Who is eligible to join the DKS investor lawsuit? A: Investors who purchased DKS stock or securities between September 8, 2025 and August 24, 2026 and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses -- not on whether you still hold the shares.
Q: How much did DKS stock drop? A: Shares fell approximately 30%, a decline of $55.02 per share, after the Company disclosed disappointing second-quarter 2026 results including Foot Locker revenue of $1.73 billion against analyst estimates of $1.81 billion and a sharply reduced Foot Locker sales outlook. Investors who purchased shares during the Class Period at artificially inflated prices and suffered losses may be eligible to seek compensation.
Q: What specific misstatements does the DKS lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges DICK'S Sporting Goods made materially false or misleading statements regarding the completion of Foot Locker's inventory cleanup and the acquired business's exposure to stagnant legacy footwear and industry promotional pressure during the Class Period. When the reduced Foot Locker outlook and second-quarter shortfall were disclosed, the stock price declined sharply.
Q: What do DKS investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather brokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Submit your information for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of your potential recovery. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as an absent class member.
Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.
Q: What if I already sold my DKS shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may still be eligible to participate.
Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. If there is a settlement or recovery, eligible class members generally submit a claim form to seek their portion.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to submit your information and review whether you may be eligible to recover. Should you choose to participate in the securities class action, they are generally handled on a contingency basis, with any attorneys' fees and expenses subject to court approval.
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Akcie společnosti DICK’s Sporting Goods 25. srpna 2026 klesly o 30,68 % poté, co Foot Locker vykázal tržby ve výši 1,73 miliardy USD, což bylo pod odhadem 1,81 miliardy USD.
NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against DICK’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (“Dick’s Sporting Goods” or the “Company”) (NYSE: DKS) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Dick’s Sporting Goods common stock between September 8, 2025 and August 24, 2026 (the “Class Period”).
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CASE
If you are an investor in Dick’s Sporting Goods and have suffered losses, you may CLICK HERE to contact us. You may also contact Kaplan Fox by emailing [email protected] or by calling (646) 315-9003.
DEADLINE REMINDER: If you are a member of the proposed Class, you may move the court no later than November 3, 2026 for an opportunity to be lead plaintiff for the purported class. If you have losses we encourage you to contact us to learn more about the lead plaintiff process. You need not seek to become a lead plaintiff in order to share in any possible recovery.
On September 8, 2025, the first day of the Class Period, Dick’s Sporting Goods announced the completion of its acquisition of Foot Locker, Inc. (“Foot Locker”) for approximately $2.5 billion in cash and stock.
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants misled investors regarding the Company’s acquisition of Foot Locker, touting the acquisition as a strategic opportunity to drive growth and profitability while assuring investors that Foot Locker’s longstanding inventory and promotional challenges had been resolved. In reality, according to the complaint, those problems persisted, as Foot Locker remained heavily dependent on legacy footwear products that were exposed to intensifying promotional pressures across the athletic footwear industry.
The truth was allegedly revealed to investors before markets opened on August 25, 2026, when Dick’s Sporting Goods reported disappointing second-quarter 2026 results, which included revenue of $1.73 billion from Foot Locker that fell well short of analysts’ estimates of $1.81 billion. Dick’s Sporting Goods also reduced its net sales guidance for full-year 2026 and disclosed that it expected Foot Locker’s proforma comparable sales to yield a range of negative 2.0% to 0.0% for the year—down from Dick’s prior forecast of 1.5% to 3% growth.
On this news, the price of Dick’s Sporting Goods stock fell $55.02 per share, or 30.68%, to close at $124.31 per share on August 25, 2026.
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WHY CONTACT KAPLAN FOX?
Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on complex litigation, with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Jersey. Founded in 1956, the firm has spent more than 50 years prosecuting securities, antitrust, and consumer protection actions in federal and state courts nationwide, recovering more than $10 billion for clients and the classes it has represented.
Kaplan Fox is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' securities litigation firms and has received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Serving as lead or co-lead counsel in many landmark cases, the firm has secured some of the largest recoveries in the history of securities litigation, including a $2.425 billion recovery on behalf of Bank of America shareholders in In re Bank of America—the largest recovery ever obtained for claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act—$800 million recovered for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and other pension funds in ATRS v. Allianz Global Investors, and a $475 million settlement in In re Merrill Lynch.
For decades, Kaplan Fox has represented public pension funds, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals in high-stakes litigation. Through its successful advocacy and precedent-setting victories, the firm has helped shape important areas of securities and corporate law while advancing accountability and protecting investor interests.
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Proti společnosti DICK'S Sporting Goods byla podána hromadná žaloba kvůli údajným nedostatečným zveřejněním informací o Foot Locker; akcie DKS se 25. srpna 2026 propadly o 30 %.
NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP alerts investors in DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) that a securities class action placing the adequacy of the Company's SEC disclosure and risk warnings at issue has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased common stock between September 8, 2025 and August 24, 2026. Find out if you may qualify to recover losses. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500.
DKS closed at $124.31 on August 25, 2026, down $55.02 per share, a decline of roughly 30% in a single session. Adjusted earnings came in at $3.53 per share against analyst estimates of $3.76, and Foot Locker delivered revenue of $1.73 billion versus the $1.81 billion Wall Street expected. The lead plaintiff deadline is November 3, 2026.
What the Company Disclosed
Throughout the Class Period, DKS filings and investor communications framed promotional activity in athletic footwear as a general industry condition the Company was equipped to manage. On the first quarter 2026 earnings call held May 27, 2026, management told analysts promotional activity "wasn't a major factor" and that there was "nothing on the horizon that we're particularly concerned about." At an April 2026 investor forum, management indicated investors "will see margin rate expansion" at Foot Locker.
What Plaintiffs Allege Was Missing
The complaint challenges those characterizations as incomplete. It contends the disclosures omitted that Foot Locker remained saddled with unproductive and stagnant legacy footwear silhouettes and was disproportionately dependent on launch and retro product, leaving the business exposed as inventory built up across parts of the industry. Three months after management said nothing on the horizon concerned it, the Company cut Foot Locker proforma comparable sales guidance from growth of 1.5% to 3% down to negative 2.0% to 0.0%.
Disclosure Gaps Alleged in DKS Filings and Earnings Calls
No quantification of how much of Foot Locker's assortment consisted of legacy silhouettes vulnerable to markdownsDependence on footwear launch and retro product identified as a driver of underperformance in the August 25, 2026 disclosureFull-year consolidated net sales guidance reduced to $21.9 billion to $22.2 billion, down from $22.1 billion to $22.4 billionThe action asserts the optimistic statements were not identified as forward-looking and were not accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements "Generic risk factor language cannot substitute for disclosing specific, known problems that are already affecting a company's operations. Here, the complaint alleges that Foot Locker's exposure to legacy footwear silhouettes was a present condition, not a hypothetical risk, at the time investors were told there was nothing on the horizon to be concerned about." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Why Generic Warnings May Not Protect
Broad cautionary language about competitive or promotional conditions does not shield statements about facts that already exist. The practical question for DKS purchasers is whether the Company's disclosure language gave the market a fair picture of what was happening inside the acquired business before the August 2026 guidance reduction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the DKS Lawsuit
Q: When did DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. allegedly mislead investors? A: The Class Period runs from September 8, 2025 to August 24, 2026. The complaint alleges that corrective disclosures revealed information that caused a significant stock decline.
Q: What court was the DKS class action filed in? A: The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, governed by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Q: Who are the defendants named in the DKS lawsuit? A: The complaint names DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. and individual defendants including Edward W. Stack, Chairman of the Board, Lauren R. Hobart, CEO and director, and Navdeep Gupta, CFO and Executive VP.
Q: What documents do I need to submit my information? A: Brokerage statements or trade confirmations showing purchase dates, share quantities, prices paid, and any subsequent sale dates and prices.
Q: What happens after I contact Levi & Korsinsky? A: An attorney will review your trading history at no cost and provide an initial assessment of your potential eligibility.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to submit your information and review whether you may be eligible to recover. Should you choose to participate in the securities class action, they are generally handled on a contingency basis, with any attorneys' fees and expenses subject to court approval.
Q: How long will the lawsuit take to resolve? A: Securities class actions typically take two to four years from initial filing to resolution. Timing depends on the court schedule, case developments, and whether the matter is dismissed, settled, or litigated further.
Q: What if I live outside the United States? A: U.S. securities class actions generally cover purchases on U.S. exchanges regardless of the investor's country of residence.
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Akcie společnosti DICK’S Sporting Goods v pátek vzrostly o 4,5 % na 147,2450 USD, přestože čtvrtletní tržby ve výši 5,59 mld. USD nedosáhly očekávaných 5,64 mld. USD.
Shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS – Get Free Report) traded up 4.5% on Friday. The company traded as high as $147.37 and last traded at $147.2450. 1,036,558 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 43% from the average session volume of 1,827,623 shares. The stock had previously closed at $140.84.
Key Stories Impacting DICK’S Sporting Goods Here are the key news stories impacting DICK’S Sporting Goods this week:
Positive Sentiment: DICK’S Sporting Goods announced a multi-year deal to serve as the official Knicks footwear retail partner. The agreement could increase brand visibility and support sales of team-related footwear and merchandise. DICK’S Sporting Goods Lands Multi-Year Knicks Footwear Retail Deal Positive Sentiment: The company and Foot Locker plan to hire more than 11,000 seasonal employees for the 2026 holiday season. The hiring plan suggests DKS is preparing for substantial holiday traffic and provides some evidence of confidence in seasonal demand, although it will also increase labor costs. DICK’S Sporting Goods to Hire Over 11,000 Seasonal Teammates Positive Sentiment: An investment analysis highlighted DKS’s planned expansion of its large-format House of Sport stores as a potential long-term growth driver. The concept could broaden product offerings and create more experiential shopping, though execution remains important. One Reason DICK’S Sporting Goods Is Worth a Second Look Neutral Sentiment: Multiple law firms reiterated that investors can seek appointment as lead plaintiff in a securities-fraud class action covering purchases from September 8, 2025, through August 24, 2026. The November 3, 2026 deadline is procedural and does not establish that DKS violated securities laws, but the repeated announcements keep legal risk in focus. Kaplan Fox Securities-Fraud Class Action Announcement Negative Sentiment: The lawsuit allegations center on statements about Foot Locker’s inventory quality and margin outlook before DKS reduced its Foot Locker sales outlook, after which shares fell sharply. The claims could create financial, reputational, and management-distraction risks if they proceed. SueWallSt DKS Class Action Reminder Negative Sentiment: Recent analysis also cited excess footwear inventory and difficulties integrating the Foot Locker acquisition. These issues could pressure markdowns, margins, and near-term earnings, helping explain why the stock remains well below its 52-week high despite its recent increase. Analysts Set New Price Targets DKS has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. BTIG Research lowered their target price on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from $300.00 to $180.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Morgan Stanley cut their price target 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. Zacks Research downgraded shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 1st. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in a research note on Wednesday, September 30th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 16th. Eleven equities 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 stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, DICK’S Sporting Goods presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $166.85.
Read Our Latest Analysis on DKS 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 cap of $12.83 billion, a PE ratio of 15.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.09. The business has a fifty day moving average of $147.07 and a 200-day moving average of $193.02.
DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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). The firm had revenue of $5.59 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.64 billion. DICK’S Sporting Goods had a return on equity of 19.21% and a net margin of 3.97%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 53.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $4.38 EPS. DICK’S Sporting Goods has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.000-12.000 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. will post 11.69 earnings per share for the current year.
DICK’S Sporting Goods Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 11th were issued a $1.25 dividend. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, September 11th. DICK’S Sporting Goods’s dividend payout ratio is currently 53.71%.
Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, Director Mark J. Barrenechea purchased 17,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 27th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $130.72 per share, for a total transaction of $2,222,240.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 25,977 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,395,713.44. This represents a 189.37% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Matthew Barnes purchased 3,665 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 30th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $136.39 per share, for a total transaction of $499,869.35. Following the purchase, the insider owned 11,965 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,631,906.35. This trade represents a 44.16% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders bought 42,795 shares of company stock worth $5,588,641. 28.91% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Institutional Trading of DICK’S Sporting Goods A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. IFP Advisors Inc increased its position in DICK’S Sporting Goods by 58.8% during the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 1,177 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock valued at $158,000 after purchasing an additional 436 shares during the period. Burns Matteson Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in the 3rd quarter valued at about $340,000. 1834 Investment Advisors Co. purchased a new stake in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $1,711,000. Vontobel Holding Ltd. lifted its position in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods by 182.2% in the 3rd quarter. Vontobel Holding Ltd. now owns 4,998 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock worth $671,000 after purchasing an additional 3,227 shares during the period. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors L.P. purchased a new stake in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $1,350,000. 89.83% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
DICK’S Sporting Goods Company Profile (Get Free Report)
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.
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Proti společnosti Dick's Sporting Goods byla podána hromadná žaloba kvůli údajnému zkreslování problémů společnosti Foot Locker; akcie 25. srpna 2026 klesly o 30,68 %.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 16, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against DICK's Sporting Goods, Inc. ("Dick's Sporting Goods" or the "Company") (NYSE: DKS) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Dick's Sporting Goods common stock between September 8, 2025 and August 24, 2026 (the "Class Period").
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CASE
If you are an investor in Dick's Sporting Goods and have suffered losses, you may CLICK HERE to contact us. You may also contact Kaplan Fox by emailing [email protected] or by calling (646) 315-9003.
DEADLINE REMINDER: If you are a member of the proposed Class, you may move the court no later than November 3, 2026 to serve as a lead plaintiff for the purported class. If you have losses we encourage you to contact us to learn more about the lead plaintiff process. You need not seek to become a lead plaintiff in order to share in any possible recovery.
On September 8, 2025, the first day of the Class Period, Dick's Sporting Goods announced the completion of its acquisition of Foot Locker, Inc. ("Foot Locker") for approximately $2.5 billion in cash and stock.
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants misled investors regarding the Company's acquisition of Foot Locker, touting the acquisition as a strategic opportunity to drive growth and profitability while assuring investors that Foot Locker's longstanding inventory and promotional challenges had been resolved. In reality, according to the complaint, those problems persisted, as Foot Locker remained heavily dependent on legacy footwear products that were exposed to intensifying promotional pressures across the athletic footwear industry.
The truth was allegedly revealed to investors before markets opened on August 25, 2026, when Dick's Sporting Goods reported disappointing second-quarter 2026 results, which included revenue of $1.73 billion from Foot Locker that fell well short of analysts' estimates of $1.81 billion. Dick's Sporting Goods also reduced its net sales guidance for full-year 2026 and disclosed that it expected Foot Locker's proforma comparable sales to yield a range of negative 2.0% to 0.0% for the year-down from Dick's prior forecast of 1.5% to 3% growth.
On this news, the price of Dick's Sporting Goods stock fell $55.02 per share, or 30.68%, to close at $124.31 per share on August 25, 2026.
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Sporting goods retailer Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS +3.03%) is having a tough year. As of Oct. 16, the stock is down 35% over the last six months. August's third-quarter report played a leading role in the drama, as the company posted weak results across the board with a side of gloomy near-term guidance.
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Warehouses are bulging with unsold footwear despite aggressive promotions. The Foot Locker acquisition proved to be a difficult integration story, especially amid a footwear slowdown. Soaring fuel prices are weighing on Dick's margins and consumers are nervous in North America and Europe.
So I get why the stock is down, trading at the bargain-bin valuation of 0.6 times sales and 16 times trailing earnings. But I also see one robust reason to believe in the company's turnaround efforts.
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Why the "House of Sport" idea is a game changer The strongest long-term advantage for Dick's is its transition toward the "House of Sport" retail destination model.
By turning stores into massive hubs equipped with batting cages, climbing walls, and specialized service areas, the company has built a highly premium, interactive experience. You can't get this vibe online.
Because dedicated athletes want to physically test their gear before writing a check, the "House of Sport" concept gives Dick's a structural moat that mass-market retailers and e-commerce giants like Amazon and Walmart cannot easily replicate.
I'm not saying the "House of Sport" makes Dick's stock a no-brainer buy today. The company still has work to do with the Foot Locker integration and macroeconomic challenges. But the stock deserves a second look when you pair the promising physical experience hub with modest valuation multiples.
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DICK’s Sporting Goods čelí hromadné žalobě po slabých výsledcích Foot Locker; tržby 1,73 mld. USD zaostaly za odhady 1,81 mld. USD a akcie podle žaloby klesly o 30 %.
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises DICK’s Sporting Goods, Inc., (“DICK’s Sporting Goods” or the "Company") (NYSE: DKS) investors of a class action on behalf of investors that bought securities between September 8, 2025 and August 24, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). DICK’s Sporting Goods investors have until November 3, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.
Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy, by phone 310-692-8883 or email: [email protected], to discuss their legal rights, or join the case via https://portnoylaw.com/dicks-sporting-goods. The Portnoy Law Firm can provide a complimentary case evaluation and discuss investors’ options for pursuing claims to recover their losses.
Dick’s Sporting Goods, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an omni-channel sporting goods retailer. On September 8, 2025, Dick’s Sporting Goods allegedly announced the completion of its acquisition of Foot Locker, Inc. for approximately $2.5 billion in cash and stock.
The Dick’s Sporting Goods class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Dick’s Sporting Goods’ cleanup efforts concerning Foot Locker’s inventory were not complete, and, in fact, Foot Locker remained saddled with unproductive and stagnant legacy footwear; (ii) Foot Locker heavily relied on legacy footwear products that were particularly vulnerable to intensifying promotional pressures across the athletic footwear industry; (iii) in turn, Dick’s Sporting Goods was significantly exposed to an industry-wide environment of excess inventory and resulting promotional activity; (iv) accordingly, Dick’s Sporting Goods was unable to achieve the sales growth, margins, and profits it touted to investors; and (v) as a result, defendants’ positive statements about Dick’s Sporting Goods’ business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
On August 25, 2026, before the markets opened, Dick’s Sporting Goods allegedly reported disappointing second-quarter 2026 results, which included revenue of $1.73 billion from Foot Locker that fell well short of analysts’ estimates of $1.81 billion. The complaint alleges that Dick’s Sporting Goods also reduced its net sales guidance for full-year 2026 and disclosed that it expected Foot Locker’s proforma comparable sales to yield a range of negative 2.0% to 0.0% for the year – down from Dick’s Sporting Goods’ prior forecast of 1.5% to 3% growth. The Dick’s Sporting Goods class action lawsuit further alleges that in a related press release, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, Edward W. Stack, revealed that the athletic footwear marketplace had become “increasingly promotional,” which significantly impacted the Foot Locker business because of its “greater exposure to legacy footwear” and “dependence on footwear launch and retro product.” On this news, the price of Dick’s Sporting Goods common stock fell approximately 30%, according to the complaint.
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Na společnost Dick's Sporting Goods byla kvůli akvizici Foot Locker podána hromadná žaloba; po slabých hospodářských výsledcích akcie 25. srpna 2026 klesly o 30,68 %.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 12, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against DICK's Sporting Goods, Inc. ("Dick's Sporting Goods" or the "Company") (NYSE: DKS) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Dick's Sporting Goods common stock between September 8, 2025 and August 24, 2026 (the "Class Period").
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On September 8, 2025, the first day of the Class Period, Dick's Sporting Goods announced the completion of its acquisition of Foot Locker, Inc. ("Foot Locker") for approximately $2.5 billion in cash and stock.
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants misled investors regarding the Company's acquisition of Foot Locker, touting the acquisition as a strategic opportunity to drive growth and profitability while assuring investors that Foot Locker's longstanding inventory and promotional challenges had been resolved. In reality, according to the complaint, those problems persisted, as Foot Locker remained heavily dependent on legacy footwear products that were exposed to intensifying promotional pressures across the athletic footwear industry.
The truth was allegedly revealed to investors before markets opened on August 25, 2026, when Dick's Sporting Goods reported disappointing second-quarter 2026 results, which included revenue of $1.73 billion from Foot Locker that fell well short of analysts' estimates of $1.81 billion. Dick's Sporting Goods also reduced its net sales guidance for full-year 2026 and disclosed that it expected Foot Locker's proforma comparable sales to yield a range of negative 2.0% to 0.0% for the year-down from Dick's prior forecast of 1.5% to 3% growth.
On this news, the price of Dick's Sporting Goods stock fell $55.02 per share, or 30.68%, to close at $124.31 per share on August 25, 2026.
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Společnost DICK's Sporting Goods snížila výhled tržeb na rok 2026 po nižších tržbách Foot Locker ve výši 1,73 mld. USD; akcie 25. srpna 2026 klesly o 30,68 %.
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DICK's Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) shareholders since November 12, 2024 should email [email protected] or see www.fmoorelaw.com The allegations involve the Company's acquisition of Foot Locker, touting the acquisition as a strategic opportunity to drive growth and profitability while assuring investors that Foot Locker's longstanding inventory and promotional challenges had been resolved. However those problems may have persisted, as Foot Locker remained heavily dependent on legacy footwear products that were exposed to intensifying promotional pressures across the athletic footwear industry.
The truth was allegedly revealed to investors before markets opened on August 25, 2026, when Dick's Sporting Goods reported disappointing second-quarter 2026 results, which included revenue of $1.73 billion from Foot Locker that fell well short of analysts' estimates of $1.81 billion. Dick's Sporting Goods also reduced its net sales guidance for full-year 2026 and disclosed that it expected Foot Locker's proforma comparable sales to yield a range of negative 2.0% to 0.0% for the year—down from Dick's prior forecast of 1.5% to 3% growth.
On this news, the price of Dick's Sporting Goods stock fell $55.02 per share, or 30.68%, to close at $124.31 per share on August 25, 2026.
If you own stock in DICK's Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS), please contact Fletcher Moore by email at [email protected] or (212) 709-8245.
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Proti společnosti DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) byla podána žaloba jménem skupiny investorů kvůli údajným zavádějícím tvrzením o zásobách společnosti Foot Locker, tržbách, maržích a ziscích.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 8, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) between September 8, 2025 and August 24, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important November 3, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased DICK'S Sporting Goods common stock you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the DICK'S Sporting Goods class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/dicks-sporting-goods/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 3, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Dick's cleanup efforts concerning Foot Locker's inventory were not complete, and, in fact, Foot Locker remained saddled with unproductive and stagnant legacy footwear; (2) Foot Locker heavily relied on legacy footwear products that were particularly vulnerable to intensifying promotional pressures across the athletic footwear industry; (3) in turn, Dick's was significantly exposed to an industry-wide environment of excess inventory and resulting promotional activity; (4) accordingly, Dick's was unable to achieve the sales growth, margins, and profits it touted to investors; and (5) as a result of the above, defendants' positive statements about Dick's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the DICK'S Sporting Goods class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/dicks-sporting-goods/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
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Dick's Sporting Goods vyplatila v první polovině fiskálního roku 2026 na dividendách 224,75 mil. USD, zatímco volné peněžní toky činily jen 48,8 mil. USD.
Dick's Sporting Goods has raised its dividend for years straight, but the Foot Locker acquisition has nearly wiped out free cash flow this year, and guidance cuts are piling pressure on the payout at the worst possible time.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS | DKS Price Prediction) pays $1.25 per share each quarter, or $5.00 annualized. At $136.73, that works out to a yield of about 3.7%. The yield is that high partly because the shares are down 29.44% year to date. The Foot Locker deal is currently cutting into margins, cash and EPS, so income investors should ask whether the core retailer can carry the payout on its own.
A Raise Record Built Over Several Years The dividend history backs up the reputation. The quarterly payout went from $0.4875 in 2022 to $1.00 in 2023, then $1.10 in 2024 and $1.2125 in 2025. The March 2026 increase was only about 3%, the smallest step in that run.
Free Cash Flow Has Thinned Out In the fiscal year ended January 2026, operating cash flow was $1.62 billion and capex was $1.14 billion. That left about $481.6 million of free cash flow to cover $413.9 million in dividends. Through the first half of fiscal 2026, operating cash flow beat capex by only $48.8 million, while dividends were $224.75 million.
Cash fell 25.8% year over year to $913.7 million. The company had no debt on its $2 billion credit facility. Buybacks were zero in the second quarter, so the payout was protected and the repurchase program took the cut.
Earnings Coverage Still Holds Management lowered its fiscal 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance to $11.00 to $12.00, down from $13.50 to $14.50. Even at the lower range, the dividend takes about 42% to 45% of earnings. The core business continues to grow. Chief Executive Lauren Hobart said:
“Importantly, our growth outpaced the broader industry by nearly 200 basis points, reinforcing our ability to strengthen our leadership position and gain market share.”
Foot Locker is moving the other way. Its pro forma comps fell 3.6%, and the company now expects pre-tax charges of up to $750 million, with $516 million already recognized. Executive Chairman Ed Stack called it “temporary,” adding, “We’re going to go through a little bit of pain.”
How Academy and Nike Compare Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) pays a smaller $0.15 quarterly dividend. It raised its adjusted free cash flow outlook to $300 million to $350 million against capex of $200 million to $240 million. A light capex budget leaves Academy with plenty of room.
Nike (NYSE:NKE) shows why Foot Locker is under pressure. Nike’s revenue fell 4.3% to $11.21 billion, footwear sales dropped 6%, and the company expects fiscal 2027 revenue to decline high-single digits.
What a Spending Pullback Would Mean For the DICK’S Business segment, guidance calls for $1.54 billion to $1.60 billion in profit. That compares with a Foot Locker loss of $80 million to $40 million. Management expects gross margin pressure to be most pronounced in Q3. If sporting goods spending slows, the company can pull back on capex, which is forecast at about $1.6 billion gross. Buybacks would be the next thing cut, ahead of the dividend.
Answer: The Core Business Can Fund the Dividend The core DICK’S business makes enough to pay the dividend. The payout uses less than half of even the reduced earnings guidance. The weak spot is cash flow. Heavy spending and Foot Locker charges have left almost no free cash after capex this year, so investors should watch third-quarter cash flow and Foot Locker’s losses. Until both improve, expect small raises at best.
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Společnost Dick's po slabších výsledcích za 2. čtvrtletí snížila celoroční výhled konsolidovaných čistých tržeb na 21,9 až 22,2 miliardy USD. Akcie po oznámení klesly o 55,02 USD na 124,31 USD, tedy zhruba o 30 %.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. ("Dick's" or the "Company") (NYSE: DKS). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
The class action concerns whether Dick's and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
You have until November 3, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class if you purchased or otherwise acquired Dick's securities during the Class Period. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com.
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On September 8, 2025, Dick's announced the completion of its acquisition of Foot Locker, Inc. ("Foot Locker"), a prominent footwear and apparel retailer, for approximately $2.5 billion in cash and stock.
On August 25, 2026, before the market opened, Dick's issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Specifically, the Company reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.53 per share, which fell short of analysts' estimates of $3.76 per share. Notably, Dick's also disclosed that Foot Locker generated revenue of only $1.73 billion, significantly below analysts' expectations of $1.81 billion. The Company also reduced its full-year 2026 consolidated net sales guidance to a range between $21.9 billion to $22.2 billion (down from $22.1 billion to $22.4 billion). Dick's further revealed that it expected Foot Locker's proforma comparable sales to yield a range of negative 2.0% to 0.0% for the year – a sharp deterioration from Dick's prior forecast of 1.5% to 3% growth for Foot Locker.
In the press release, Executive Chairman Edward Stack conceded that "[a]s the quarter progressed, conditions across portions of the athletic footwear and apparel marketplace became increasingly promotional, and we took action to remain competitively priced." Stack further explained that this environment had a more "significant impact" on Foot Locker due to its "greater exposure to legacy footwear silhouettes and greater dependence on footwear launch and retro product." Stack also noted that "[n]ot only were there fewer launches in the second quarter, but those launches performed below both industry and our expectations."
Following these disclosures, Dick's stock price fell $55.02 per share, or approximately 30%, to close at $124.31 per share on August 25, 2026.
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Dick's Sporting Goods ve 2. fiskálním čtvrtletí vykázal upravený zisk na akcii 3,53 USD a tržby 5,59 miliardy USD, obojí pod odhady. Firma zároveň snížila celoroční výhled upraveného zisku na akcii na 11,00–12,00 USD z dřívějších 13,50–14,50 USD.
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS - Free Report) . Shares have added about 2.1% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Dick's due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
DICK'S Sporting Reports Soft Q2 EarningsDICK'S Sporting reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with adjusted earnings per share of $3.53 missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.78. Revenues of $5.59 billion fell short of the consensus estimate of $5.63 billion but increased 53.2% year over year, supported by the Foot Locker acquisition and strength in the DICK’S Business.
Consolidated comparable sales increased 2.1%. The company delivered 4.9% comparable sales growth for the DICK’S Business, driven by higher average ticket, transactions and broad-based category gains across categories. Management highlighted broad-based growth across footwear, apparel and hardlines, along with strong results from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The DICK’S Business also gained market share as growth outpaced the broader industry by roughly 200 basis points.
DKS Faces Footwear HeadwindsThe Foot Locker Business generated revenues of $1.74 billion in the quarter, but pro forma comparable sales declined 3.6%. The segment was affected by weaker demand for legacy footwear silhouettes, fewer product launches and softer consumer response to launches during the quarter.
DICK'S Sporting noted that inventory pressure across the industry created a more promotional environment. The company increased pricing investments to remain competitive and protect its market position, which weighed on margins.
DKS Reports Lower Margins From Higher CostsAdjusted gross profit was $1.9 billion, or 34.1% of sales, down 300 basis points year over year. The decline reflected the mix impact from the Foot Locker Business, promotional activity in athletic footwear and apparel, and higher fuel and supply-chain costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 65% year over year to $1.4 billion on a non-GAAP basis. The increase included $477 million from the addition of the Foot Locker Business, along with investments in World Cup marketing, digital initiatives and in-store experiences.
DICK'S Sporting’s Financial & Other DetailsDKS ended the quarter with $914 million in cash and cash equivalents, inventories of $5.6 billion and no borrowings under its $2 billion unsecured credit facility. The company also maintained its capital investment plans, expecting approximately $1.4 billion in net capital expenditures for fiscal 2026.
The company continued expanding its strategic growth platforms, including House of Sport, Field House and GameChanger. During the quarter, DICK’S opened five House of Sport locations and eight Field House locations, with plans for approximately 14 House of Sport and 20 Field House openings in fiscal 2026.
DKS Updates Fiscal 2026 OutlookFor fiscal 2026, DKS now expects consolidated net sales of $21.9-$22.2 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $11.00-$12.00 compared with the earlier anticipation of $13.50-$14.50. Earlier, the company had expected net sales of $22.1-$22.4 billion.
The DICK’S Business comparable sales outlook remains positive at 2.5-4%, while the Foot Locker Business comparable sales outlook was reduced to negative 2% to flat. The company expects the Foot Locker Business to post an operating loss of $80-$40 million.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates revision.
The consensus estimate has shifted -51.05% due to these changes.
VGM ScoresAt this time, Dick's has a average Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. It's no surprise Dick's has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.
DICK’S Sporting Goods uvedl, že poptávka po sportovní obuvi zůstává zdravá, i když starší modely Nike slábnou a trh čeká další slevy. Firma zároveň nevidí širší přenos slabosti na Foot Locker.
DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) executives said the athletic footwear market remains healthy despite pressure on certain legacy sneaker styles and increased promotional activity, arguing that consumer demand remains strong for innovative products and a broader set of brands.
During a fireside chat, Executive Chairman Ed Stack said concerns that the athletic category’s growth cycle has ended are “overdone.” While specialty footwear retailers have faced greater challenges, Stack said DICK’S core footwear business continues to perform well as the company shifts its assortment toward newer brands and categories.
“If you’ve got something that’s new and innovative, that consumer will step into the plate to buy that product,” Stack said, citing demand for products from On, HOKA, Nike and Adidas. He also pointed to growth opportunities in brands including Saucony, Salomon, ASICS, Timberland, UGG and Birkenstock. Legacy footwear pressure drives promotions Stack said traditional versions of certain legacy Nike silhouettes, including Air Force 1 and Dunk styles, slowed materially during the second quarter. However, he said versions using different materials or embellishments have remained in demand, creating an imbalance between excess supply of older products and limited availability of newer footwear.
The company expects aggressive industry discounting on slower-selling legacy footwear to continue through the remainder of the year. Stack described DICK’S decision to remain competitive on price as a long-term investment in retaining customers rather than a short-term response to margin pressure.
“We wanted that consumer to come back and shop with us at Christmas,” Stack said. “We want that consumer to shop with us in the spring” for items such as baseball, softball and soccer cleats.
President and Chief Executive Officer Lauren Hobart said DICK’S maintained its comparable-sales guidance for its core business, while incorporating the impact of promotional activity in legacy footwear as well as higher fuel and healthcare costs. She said the company remains bullish on the DICK’S business and has not seen a broader contagion from footwear weakness affecting Foot Locker.
Stack said the company views young athletes as having demand across several footwear uses: sport-specific shoes, running shoes, training shoes, recovery footwear and lifestyle shoes. He said DICK’S and Foot Locker are positioned to serve those needs across their combined retail platforms.
Foot Locker turnaround taking longer than expected Executives said the Foot Locker business has been affected by weaker demand for launch and retro products, a slower-than-expected transition to new brands and pressure in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Stack said the conflict in the Middle East has had a meaningful impact on the European business, an issue the company had not anticipated when it initially set annual expectations.
He said Foot Locker’s challenge is not primarily one of consumer demand but rather a product and supply imbalance. New footwear that has resonated with customers has been constrained by manufacturing capacity, while the industry has excess supply of older silhouettes.
DICK’S is using its Going, Gone! clearance business to help manage clearance opportunities. Hobart said the ownership of Foot Locker also gives the company earlier visibility into trends that may subsequently affect the DICK’S business, allowing it to adjust purchases where appropriate.
Stack said the company is reviewing Foot Locker without “preconceived ideas” about the outcome. The company has owned Foot Locker for roughly one year and is building what he called a “menu” of potential actions after evaluating what is working, what can be improved and what may not be viable.
He said DICK’S has about $1 billion on its balance sheet and does not view Foot Locker’s repositioning as requiring significant capital that would divert resources from the core DICK’S business. The company said its Fastbreak store updates are relatively low-capital initiatives, focused on refining assortments and increasing the role of apparel.
Chief Financial Officer Navdeep Gupta said the company has discussed $100 million to $125 million in combined-company synergies. He said the benefits of negotiating with brand partners as DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. can extend to both the DICK’S and Foot Locker banners.
House of Sport and technology investments remain priorities Hobart said DICK’S continues to be pleased with the performance of its House of Sport locations, which are generally 100,000 to 125,000 square feet and include experiential features such as climbing walls and fields. She said the stores have delivered favorable margins, returns on investment and comparable sales even after their initial opening periods.
The House of Sport format also serves as a testing ground for brands and concepts before they are expanded into DICK’S Field House stores and the wider chain. Hobart cited HOKA, On, FP Movement, Gymshark and Vuori as examples of brands that have entered through those environments.
Gupta said investments in initiatives such as DICK’S Media Network and GameChanger can raise selling, general and administrative expense while supporting gross margin and sales growth. He said the company’s 80-basis-point gross-margin expansion in the second quarter was driven by DICK’S Media Network and GameChanger.
Looking ahead, executives said the DICK’S consumer has remained resilient across income groups and has not shown broad trade-down behavior. Hobart said Foot Locker consumers may face more pressure, particularly in EMEA, but customers continue to prioritize products that offer newness and innovation.
On artificial intelligence, Hobart said the company is using the technology to reduce friction for employees and improve the athlete experience. DICK’S has embedded its Coach by DICK’S consumer-facing application within its mobile app, using first-party data and employee product knowledge to support customers. She said the company is focused on applications that strengthen its strategy rather than pursuing technology “for tech’s sake.”
About DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) 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.
DICK'S Sporting Goods uvedla, že poptávka po sportovní obuvi a oblečení zůstává silná, i když prodej některých starších modelů zpomaluje. Obrat Foot Lockeru se ale protahuje déle, než firma čekala.
These 3 Stock Charts Just Flashed the Dreaded Death Cross PatternDICK'S Sporting Goods NYSE: DKS executives said demand for athletic footwear and apparel remains healthy despite slower sales of certain legacy sneaker styles, while the company works to reposition Foot Locker’s assortment and store base following its acquisition.
Executive Chairman Ed Stack said concerns that the broader athletic cycle has ended are “overdone,” pointing to continued strength in DICK’S footwear business. He said specialty retailers have been more exposed to slowing demand for high-launch retro footwear, while DICK’S has shifted more quickly toward brands and categories that are gaining consumer interest.
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DICK's Sporting Goods Faces Pain Now for a Bigger Prize“If there’s something new and different out there that the consumer views as different and innovative, it’s doing very well,” Stack said, citing products from On, HOKA and Nike’s running assortment.
Legacy footwear promotions expected to continue Stack said traditional versions of certain legacy silhouettes, including Nike Air Force 1 and Dunk styles, slowed materially during the second quarter. However, he said versions with different materials or embellishments have continued to sell strongly, underscoring a consumer preference for newness rather than a broad pullback in footwear demand.
Can DICK'S Turn Foot Locker Into a Winner?The company expects aggressive discounting of less-desirable legacy footwear to continue through the remainder of the year. Stack characterized those promotions as a long-term investment intended to retain customers rather than allow them to shop elsewhere for lower-priced products.
“We didn’t want to be viewed as high price in the marketplace,” Stack said. “We make investments in our business, not for a quarter or two, but for a lifetime.”
President and Chief Executive Officer Lauren Hobart said DICK’S maintained its comparable-sales outlook, though its guidance reflects promotional activity in legacy footwear as well as higher fuel and healthcare costs. She said the company remains bullish on the core DICK’S business and does not expect the challenges facing Foot Locker to spread to its namesake banner.
Stack said DICK’S has also benefited from demand outside of traditional sneakers, including Birkenstock, UGG and Timberland products. He described athletic consumers as having distinct needs for sport-specific footwear, running, training, recovery and lifestyle use.
Foot Locker transition taking longer than expected On Foot Locker, Stack said the company’s updated outlook reflects a more difficult-than-expected launch and retro footwear environment, weaker conditions in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and a slower transition into newer brands and product franchises.
He said the industry currently has excess supply of certain legacy silhouettes while facing shortages of newer footwear that is resonating with consumers. Manufacturing constraints have limited the availability of some of those newer styles, according to Stack.
“We don’t see this as a demand issue whatsoever,” Stack said. “If you’ve got something that’s new and innovative, that consumer will step into the plate to buy that product.”
Stack said DICK’S has gained greater visibility across the athletic footwear market through Foot Locker, atmos and its Going, Going, Gone! clearance business. The company can use Foot Locker trends to adjust its DICK’S assortment, while using atmos to observe early product launches and Going, Going, Gone! to manage clearance opportunities, he said.
Hobart added that Foot Locker’s trends can emerge ahead of those at DICK’S, giving the company an opportunity to taper purchases of products that may soften. She said the two businesses are also working together to move clearance inventory.
Stack said the company does not expect Foot Locker to divert capital from the DICK’S business, noting that DICK’S has approximately $1 billion on its balance sheet. He described Foot Locker’s Fast Break store initiative as a relatively low-capital transformation, focused primarily on revising assortments and improving brand relationships rather than requiring heavy capital spending.
He said certain brands that had been reluctant to support Foot Locker in the past have become more willing to do so under DICK’S ownership. Still, Stack said the transition is taking longer than management initially anticipated and that the company is evaluating a range of options for the business without a predetermined outcome.
Store concepts and technology investments Hobart said DICK’S House of Sport stores continue to deliver strong returns, margins and comparable sales performance, including in their second through fourth years. The experiential locations, generally spanning about 100,000 to 125,000 square feet, feature elements such as climbing walls and fields and serve as testing grounds for brands and new concepts.
House of Sport has helped introduce brands including HOKA, On, FP Movement, Gymshark and Vuori, Hobart said. Chief Financial Officer Navdeep Gupta said the company also uses the format to test capabilities such as DICK’S Media and Collectors Clubhouse before expanding them into its Fieldhouse stores and broader network.
Gupta acknowledged that selling, general and administrative expenses have been elevated, but said those costs should not be viewed in isolation. He said investments in GameChanger and DICK’S Media Network contribute to SG&A while supporting sales and gross-margin gains. He also pointed to the company’s stated $100 million to $125 million in collective synergies across DICK’S and Foot Locker.
Looking ahead, management said it expects pricing in the second half to be similar to the second quarter. The company has not provided 2027 guidance, though Gupta said management will balance long-term investments with productivity efforts and monitor promotional conditions.
Hobart said the company is also investing in artificial intelligence to reduce friction for employees and customers. She highlighted Coach by DICK’S, a consumer-facing feature embedded in the DICK’S mobile app that draws on first-party ScoreCard data and employee product knowledge. Management said AI remains an investment area and that the company is focusing on applications that support its business strategy rather than adopting technology for its own sake.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS)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.
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Na DICK'S Sporting Goods byla podána hromadná žaloba kvůli údajnému podvodu s cennými papíry. Po slabších výsledcích za 2. čtvrtletí 2026 a snížení celoročního výhledu akcie 25. srpna 2026 klesly o zhruba 30 %.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. ("Dick's" or the "Company") (NYSE: DKS). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
The class action concerns whether Dick's and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
You have until November 3, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class if you purchased or otherwise acquired Dick's securities during the Class Period. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com.
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On September 8, 2025, Dick's announced the completion of its acquisition of Foot Locker, Inc. ("Foot Locker"), a prominent footwear and apparel retailer, for approximately $2.5 billion in cash and stock.
On August 25, 2026, before the market opened, Dick's issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Specifically, the Company reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.53 per share, which fell short of analysts' estimates of $3.76 per share. Notably, Dick's also disclosed that Foot Locker generated revenue of only $1.73 billion, significantly below analysts' expectations of $1.81 billion. The Company also reduced its full-year 2026 consolidated net sales guidance to a range between $21.9 billion to $22.2 billion (down from $22.1 billion to $22.4 billion). Dick's further revealed that it expected Foot Locker's proforma comparable sales to yield a range of negative 2.0% to 0.0% for the year – a sharp deterioration from Dick's prior forecast of 1.5% to 3% growth for Foot Locker.
In the press release, Executive Chairman Edward Stack conceded that "[a]s the quarter progressed, conditions across portions of the athletic footwear and apparel marketplace became increasingly promotional, and we took action to remain competitively priced." Stack further explained that this environment had a more "significant impact" on Foot Locker due to its "greater exposure to legacy footwear silhouettes and greater dependence on footwear launch and retro product." Stack also noted that "[n]ot only were there fewer launches in the second quarter, but those launches performed below both industry and our expectations."
Following these disclosures, Dick's stock price fell $55.02 per share, or approximately 30%, to close at $124.31 per share on August 25, 2026.
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Na společnost Dick's Sporting Goods byla podána hromadná žaloba po zklamání z výsledků a snížení celoročního výhledu po integraci Foot Locker. Akcie po oznámení spadly o 55,02 USD na akcii, tedy zhruba o 30 %.
Robbins LLP is investigating allegations that defendants misled investors regarding Dick's growth and profitability in light of the integration of recently acquired Foot Locker.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins LLP notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) on behalf of shareholders who purchased common stock between September 8, 2025, and August 24, 2026. The legal action follows a sharp decline in the company's market value after disappointing financial results linked to its acquisition of Foot Locker. Investors who suffered losses during the class period can get more information Robbins LLP.
On August 25, 2026, Dick's reported second-quarter revenue from Foot Locker of $1.73 billion, missing analyst estimates of $1.81 billion. The company simultaneously lowered its full-year 2026 net sales guidance and disclosed that it expected Foot Locker's proforma comparable sales to decline by as much as 2.0%—a significant reversal from the previously forecasted growth of 1.5% to 3%.
Following these disclosures, the price of Dick's common stock fell $55.02 per share, a decline of approximately 30%, to close at $124.31 per share on August 25, 2026.
Allegations of Misleading Disclosures
The complaint alleges that Dick's Sporting Goods misled investors by touting the Foot Locker acquisition as a strategic growth driver while omitting critical information about inventory challenges. Specifically, the lawsuit claims the company failed to disclose that efforts to clean up Foot Locker's inventory were incomplete and that the business remained heavily dependent on legacy footwear products vulnerable to intensifying promotional pressures.
Executive Chairman Edward W. Stack later revealed the athletic footwear marketplace had become "increasingly promotional," which significantly impacted the Foot Locker business due to its "greater exposure to legacy footwear."
Investors who wish to serve as lead plaintiff must move the court no later than November 3, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a court-appointed representative acting on behalf of other class members. While serving as a lead plaintiff is not required to participate in any potential recovery, it allows shareholders to direct the litigation.
Robbins LLP represents investors on a contingency fee basis, meaning shareholders pay no out-of-pocket costs for representation. Additional information regarding the class action and potential eligibility is may contact Robbins LLP by submitting an inquiry, emailing attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or calling (800) 350-6003.
"Companies have an obligation to provide investors with complete and accurate information so that markets can function fairly and efficiently," said Brian J. Robbins, Founding Partner of Robbins LLP. Shareholders can sign up for Stock Watch to receive alerts regarding corporate wrongdoing.
Společnost Block & Leviton vyšetřuje Dick's Sporting Goods kvůli možnému porušení zákonů o cenných papírech v souvislosti s Foot Lockerem. Po zprávě akcie Dick's klesly zhruba o 24 %.
Boston, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - September 4, 2026) - Block & Leviton is investigating Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) for potential securities law violations. Investors who have lost money in their Dick's Sporting Goods investment should contact the firm to learn more about how they might recover those losses. For more details, visit https://blockleviton.com/cases/dks.
What is this all about?
Block & Leviton is investigating whether Dick's Sporting Goods and certain of its executives made misleading statements or failed to disclose material information to investors regarding its recently acquired Foot Locker business. Earlier in the year, management had characterized Foot Locker's turnaround as on track and raised the company's full-year outlook. On August 25, 2026, Dick's reported a second-quarter earnings and revenue miss and slashed its full-year non-GAAP earnings guidance, citing a sharp deterioration at Foot Locker — whose full-year operating outlook swung from a projected profit to a loss. On the news, Dick's shares fell roughly 24%. The investigation concerns whether the problems weighing on Foot Locker were already apparent to management when it made its earlier optimistic statements.
Who is eligible?
Anyone who purchased Dick's Sporting Goods common stock and has seen their shares fall may be eligible, whether or not they have sold their investment. Investors should contact Block & Leviton to learn more.
What is Block & Leviton doing?
Block & Leviton is investigating whether the Company committed securities law violations and may file an action to attempt to recover losses on behalf of investors who have lost money.
What should you do next?
If you've lost money on your investment, you should contact Block & Leviton to learn more via our case website, by email at [email protected], or by phone at (888) 256-2510.
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If you have non-public information about Dick's Sporting Goods, you should consider assisting in our investigation or working with our attorneys to file a report with the Securities Exchange Commission under their whistleblower program. Whistleblowers who provide original information to the SEC may receive rewards of up to 30% of any successful recovery. For more information, contact Block & Leviton at [email protected] or by phone at (888) 256-2510.
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DICK'S Sporting Goods snížil výhled zisku na fiskální rok 2026 na 11–12 USD na akcii po slabším druhém čtvrtletí. Foot Locker dál tlačí na výsledky: tržby v prodejnách klesly o 3,6 %.
Key Takeaways DICK'S cut fiscal 2026 EPS guidance to $11-$12 after second-quarter earnings missed estimates.Foot Locker's 3.6% comparable sales decline reflects weaker footwear trends and softer launch performance.DICK'S posted 4.9% comparable sales growth as higher tickets and transactions lifted core results. DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS - Free Report) lowered its fiscal 2026 profit outlook after a softer-than-expected second quarter. Adjusted earnings of $3.53 per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.78, while revenues of $5.59 billion trailed the consensus mark of $5.63 billion.
The DICK'S Business still delivered 4.9% comparable sales growth, but pro forma comparable sales for the Foot Locker Business fell 3.6%. Rising promotions in athletic footwear and apparel, weaker Foot Locker product trends and higher costs drove a more cautious full-year view.
For fiscal 2026, DKS now expects adjusted earnings of $11.00-$12.00 per share, down from the prior $13.50-$14.50 range. Consolidated net sales are projected at $21.9-$22.2 billion compared with the earlier $22.1-$22.4 billion outlook.
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Foot Locker remains the largest pressure point. The business generated $1.74 billion in second-quarter revenues, but demand was hurt by weaker legacy footwear silhouettes, fewer product launches and softer consumer response to launches. DKS now expects Foot Locker to post an operating loss of $40-$80 million for fiscal 2026, reversing its prior expectation for $110-$150 million in operating profit. Its comparable sales outlook was reduced to a decline of 2% to flat.
Margin pressure is broadening beyond the acquired business. Consolidated adjusted gross profit was $1.9 billion, or 34.1% of sales, down 300 basis points year over year. Promotional activity, higher fuel and supply-chain costs and the Foot Locker mix weighed on profitability. Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses rose 65% to $1.4 billion, including $477 million tied to Foot Locker, while DICK'S also invested in World Cup marketing, digital initiatives and in-store experiences.
The category backdrop remains uneven across major athletic brands. NIKE, Inc. (NKE - Free Report) reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 wholesale revenues up 4% year over year, while NIKE Direct revenues fell 7%. Under Armour, Inc. (UAA - Free Report) recently updated its fiscal 2027 revenue expectations amid what management described as a challenging consumer demand environment, while maintaining its full-year profitability outlook. Those mixed signals reinforce the importance of product freshness, channel discipline and full-price demand across the athletic marketplace.
The core DICK'S Business provides an offset. Its second-quarter comparable sales growth reflected higher average ticket, more transactions and broad-based gains across footwear, apparel and hardlines. Management also cited strong FIFA World Cup results and market-share gains. DKS continues to expand House of Sport and Field House locations and is investing in GameChanger and its loyalty ecosystem, even as those initiatives add near-term expense.
The bottom line is a split operating picture. The DICK'S Business is still producing positive comparable sales, but Foot Locker weakness and a more promotional market are taking a larger toll on earnings than management previously expected. DKS shares have lost 33.2% in the past six months compared with a 20.5% decline for its industry.
The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
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DKS has a VGM Score of B and a Value Score of B, alongside a Growth Score of C and a Momentum Score of D. The stronger value-oriented readings do not override the Zacks Rank because the Style Scores are designed to complement the Rank. The current combination points to a weaker near-term setup despite some favorable valuation characteristics, keeping estimate trends and Foot Locker execution central to the stock's outlook.
Atreides Management LP ve druhém čtvrtletí koupil nový podíl ve společnosti DICK’S Sporting Goods za zhruba 85,08 mil. USD. Fond drží 375 118 akcií, tedy 0,42 % společnosti.
Atreides Management LP bought a new stake in DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 375,118 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $85,081,000. DICK’S Sporting Goods accounts for 0.6% of Atreides Management LP’s portfolio, making the stock its 24th biggest position. Atreides Management LP owned 0.42% of DICK’S Sporting Goods as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in the first quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in DICK’S Sporting Goods during the fourth quarter worth approximately $34,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new position in DICK’S Sporting Goods during the 4th quarter worth $35,000. SHP Wealth Management bought a new position in DICK’S Sporting Goods during the 4th quarter worth $38,000. Finally, Torren Management LLC acquired a new position in DICK’S Sporting Goods in the 4th quarter valued at $41,000. 89.83% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Stories Impacting DICK’S Sporting Goods Here are the key news stories impacting DICK’S Sporting Goods this week:
Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to view the selloff as an opportunity: Bank of America, DA Davidson and BTIG all maintained Buy ratings while lowering their price targets to $200, $205 and $180, respectively. These targets imply substantial potential upside from current levels. Analyst price-target updates Positive Sentiment: The core DICK’S business delivered 4.9% comparable-sales growth, supported by broad-based category gains, higher transactions and average ticket, and strong FIFA World Cup-related demand. Management retained its comparable-sales outlook for the DICK’S business. DICK’S second-quarter results Positive Sentiment: DICK’S declared a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share, payable September 25 to shareholders of record September 11, supporting the stock’s income appeal. DICK’S dividend announcement Neutral Sentiment: Unusually high options activity and commentary that sellers may have capitulated suggest elevated trading interest and the possibility of a technical bounce, but also indicate unusually high volatility. DICK’S options activity Negative Sentiment: Second-quarter adjusted EPS of $3.53 and revenue of $5.59 billion missed consensus estimates, while EPS declined from $4.38 a year earlier. DICK’S earnings miss Negative Sentiment: Foot Locker comparable sales fell 3.6% as athletic footwear became more promotional. Higher discounts, integration costs and other expenses led management to cut operating-income expectations for both businesses and reduce fiscal 2026 EPS guidance to $11-$12, well below analyst expectations. DICK’S guidance reduction Negative Sentiment: Several law firms announced investigations into potential securities-law violations following the guidance reduction and stock collapse. These notices may add reputational and legal overhang, although no wrongdoing has been established. DICK’S investor investigation notice DICK’S Sporting Goods Trading Up 4.6% Shares of DKS stock opened at $130.02 on Thursday. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $209.22 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $210.11. The company has a market cap of $11.64 billion, a PE ratio of 13.97, a P/E/G ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.21. DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $120.40 and a fifty-two week high of $244.38. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.38 and a current ratio of 1.49. DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS – Get Free Report) last issued 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 business had revenue of $5.59 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.64 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $4.38 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 53.2% on a year-over-year basis. DICK’S Sporting Goods has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.000-12.000 EPS. Equities analysts predict that DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. will post 11.5 EPS for the current fiscal year.
DICK’S Sporting Goods Dividend Announcement 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 11th. DICK’S Sporting Goods’s payout ratio is currently 47.53%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Jefferies Financial Group set a $171.00 target price on DICK’S Sporting Goods in a research report on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on DICK’S Sporting Goods from $240.00 to $185.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. Barclays cut their price objective on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from $280.00 to $150.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. DA Davidson reduced their price objective on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from $260.00 to $205.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Bank of America decreased their target price on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from $245.00 to $200.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $180.06.
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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.
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Dick's Sporting Goods po slabých hospodářských výsledcích a snížení celoročního výhledu varoval před agresivními slevami v obuvi a oblečení. Tržby za čtvrtletí činily 5,59 miliardy USD, pod odhady 5,65 miliardy USD.
The worst-performing stock of this week may just be Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS +2.52%). Shares fell over 30% on Tuesday, Aug. 25, after the company reported disappointing earnings and lowered its full-year guidance while warning about aggressive promotional activity in the footwear and apparel market.
Here's what's wrong with Dick's stock, and whether now is a good time to buy the dip.
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Weak earnings and reduction to guidance On Aug. 25, Dick's reported earnings for the three months ended in July. It missed both revenue and earnings per share (EPS) estimates. It had $5.59 billion in revenue compared to estimates of $5.65 billion.
More importantly, full-year EPS guidance was slashed to $10.94-$11.94, significantly below Wall Street analysts' $14.20 estimate. It is this huge disappointment that likely has the stock collapsing this week, along with management warnings that the apparel and footwear market is in a highly promotional environment.
The main culprit for Dick's is its recent acquisition of Foot Locker, which generated negative operating earnings in the quarter, leading to a decline in consolidated earnings.
Dick's own business grew Q2 comps by 4.9% on the back of the FIFA World Cup and higher average tickets. At the same time, Foot Locker comps fell 3.6% and are now guided to a full-year loss of $40 million to $80 million.
Management sees long-term value in the Foot Locker business, but the price-sensitive mood of the athletic footwear market makes 2026 a challenging year.
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Time to buy the dip? After this fall, Dick's trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of just 12, which is well below the S&P 500 index average. It is tough to value this stock with Foot Locker dragging it down, but if you believe the company can continue to dominate the sports equipment and apparel market, now could be a good time to pick up some shares on the cheap.
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Block & Leviton vyšetřuje Dick's Sporting Goods kvůli možnému porušení zákonů o cenných papírech po zklamání za 2. čtvrtletí a snížení celoročního výhledu. Akcie po zprávě klesly zhruba o 24 %.
Boston, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - August 28, 2026) - Block & Leviton is investigating Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) for potential securities law violations. Investors who have lost money in their Dick's Sporting Goods investment should contact the firm to learn more about how they might recover those losses. For more details, visit https://blockleviton.com/cases/dks.
What is this all about?
Block & Leviton is investigating whether Dick's Sporting Goods and certain of its executives made misleading statements or failed to disclose material information to investors regarding its recently acquired Foot Locker business. Earlier in the year, management had characterized Foot Locker's turnaround as on track and raised the company's full-year outlook. On August 25, 2026, Dick's reported a second-quarter earnings and revenue miss and slashed its full-year non-GAAP earnings guidance, citing a sharp deterioration at Foot Locker — whose full-year operating outlook swung from a projected profit to a loss. On the news, Dick's shares fell roughly 24%. The investigation concerns whether the problems weighing on Foot Locker were already apparent to management when it made its earlier optimistic statements.
Who is eligible?
Anyone who purchased Dick's Sporting Goods common stock and has seen their shares fall may be eligible, whether or not they have sold their investment. Investors should contact Block & Leviton to learn more.
What is Block & Leviton doing?
Block & Leviton is investigating whether the Company committed securities law violations and may file an action to attempt to recover losses on behalf of investors who have lost money.
What should you do next?
If you've lost money on your investment, you should contact Block & Leviton to learn more via our case website, by email at [email protected], or by phone at (888) 256-2510.
Whistleblower?
If you have non-public information about Dick's Sporting Goods, you should consider assisting in our investigation or working with our attorneys to file a report with the Securities Exchange Commission under their whistleblower program. Whistleblowers who provide original information to the SEC may receive rewards of up to 30% of any successful recovery. For more information, contact Block & Leviton at [email protected] or by phone at (888) 256-2510.
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DICK’S Sporting očekává za fiskální 2. čtvrtletí tržby 5,6 miliardy USD, což by znamenalo meziroční růst o 54,6 %. Zisk na akcii má ale podle odhadu klesnout o 13,2 % na 3,80 USD.
Key Takeaways DKS is expected to post 54.6% revenue growth, supported by strong comps and transaction gains.House of Sport, Field House and Foot Locker initiatives aim to boost traffic, sales and brand partnerships.Tariffs, sourcing costs and higher SG&A could pressure margins despite continued strategic investments. As DICK’S Sporting Goods Inc. (DKS - Free Report) prepares to announce its second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on Aug. 25, 2026, investors are closely watching for insights into its performance this season.
DKS is expected to register a year-over-year sales increase in the quarter under review. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal second-quarter revenues is pegged at $5.6 billion, indicating a surge of 54.6% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.
However, the consensus estimate for fiscal second-quarter earnings is pegged at $3.80 per share, which suggests a dip of 13.2% from the year-ago reported number. The consensus mark has been stable in the past 30 days.
In the last reported quarter, the company delivered a negative earnings surprise of 0.3%. It has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 0.9%, on average.
Factors to Note About DKS’ Upcoming ReleaseDICK’S Sporting’s quarterly results are likely to reflect gains from solid strategic efforts, brand strength and market share gains. Also, strong comparable sales (comps) and healthy transaction growth are expected to have acted as tailwinds. The company has also been enhancing service levels through its digital and store experiences to cater well to the athletes’ needs.
The company continues to expand its House of Sport and Field House concepts, which are helping drive stronger customer engagement, sales and brand partnerships. DKS is also increasing marketing investments, which could support traffic and comps. Another key focus is strengthening merchandise through differentiated products, greater innovation and deeper relationships with major national and emerging brands.
The company is also expanding its higher-margin vertical brands, which could support gross-margin improvement. Investments in digital capabilities, including its website, app and DICK’S AI-powered digital agent, are aimed at improving the omnichannel customer experience. Meanwhile, GameChanger and the DICK’S Media Network continue to provide additional engagement and revenue opportunities. The Foot Locker turnaround is another important strategic driver. DICK’S is expanding the Fast Break store-remodel program, improving merchandise presentation, restoring apparel offerings and strengthening inventory availability. All these factors are likely to drive DKS’ top-line results in the quarter under review.
However, DICK’S Sporting continues to face a challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical backdrop, which could weigh on its profitability. The operating environment remains dynamic, with ongoing uncertainty related to tariffs, global trade and broader consumer spending trends. Tariff-related inflation and sourcing costs may also pressure margins if promotional activity intensifies or consumer demand softens. In addition, elevated selling, general and administrative (SG&A) costs remain concerning. Our model expects adjusted SG&A to increase 63.8% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026. Such factors are likely to have hurt the company’s profitability in the to-be-reported quarter.
What the Zacks Model Unveils for DKSOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for DICK'S this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. However, that’s not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
DICK'S Sporting has an Earnings ESP of -0.18% and a Zacks Rank of 3.
DICK'S Sporting’s Valuation PictureDICK'S Sporting has a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 12.41, which is below the five-year high of 17.28x and the Retail - Miscellaneous industry’s average of 15.53x.
The recent market movements show that DICK'S Sporting’s shares have lost 8.3% in the past six months compared with the industry's 16.4% decline.
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Three Stocks With the Favorable CombinationHere are three companies you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat:
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The consensus estimate for Five Below’s earnings is pegged at $1.28 per share, implying a 58% jump from the year-ago quarter. FIVE delivered an earnings surprise of 70.1% in the last four quarters.
Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.05% and a Zacks Rank of 2. DLTR is likely to register a top and bottom-line increase when it reports second-quarter fiscal 2026 numbers.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly earnings per share of $1.11 suggests an increase of 44.2% from the year-ago fiscal quarter’s reported number. The consensus estimate for quarterly revenues is pegged at $4.9 billion, suggesting growth of 6.3% from the prior-year fiscal quarter’s reported figure. DLTR has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 32.1%, on average.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +3.05% and a Zacks Rank of 3. WSM is likely to register a top and bottom-line increase when it reports second-quarter fiscal 2026 numbers.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly earnings per share of $2.05 suggests an increase of 2.5% from the year-ago fiscal quarter’s reported number. The consensus estimate for quarterly revenues is pegged at $1.9 billion, suggesting growth of 4.1% from the prior-year fiscal quarter’s reported figure. WSM has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 7.2%, on average.
DICK'S Sporting Goods rozšiřuje koncept House of Sport jako škálovatelný růstový formát a letos plánuje otevřít 14 těchto prodejen a 22 poboček Field House. Koncept dál zvyšuje srovnatelné tržby, ziskovost i návratnost investic.
Key Takeaways DICK'S House of Sport is evolving into a scalable platform for long-term, experience-led growth.DICK'S plans to open 14 House of Sport and 22 Field House locations this year.House of Sport stores are driving comps, profitability, ROI and stronger landlord relationships. DICK'S Sporting Goods Inc. (DKS - Free Report) appears to be entering a new phase of growth as its House of Sport concept evolves from an innovative retail format into a scalable long-term growth platform. What began as an effort to create immersive shopping destinations is increasingly becoming a strategic advantage that is reshaping customer engagement, attracting premium brand partnerships and strengthening the company's real estate portfolio.
Management highlighted House of Sport as a central pillar of its growth strategy, alongside the smaller Field House format, with plans to open 14 House of Sport and 22 Field House locations this year. Strong landlord demand is also giving DICK'S access to premier retail destinations, allowing the company to be more selective about future locations while positioning the business for greater long-term shareholder value.
Importantly, the concept is proving financially attractive. Management noted that House of Sport stores continue to generate comparable sales growth even in their third and fourth years of operation, while delivering strong profitability and returns on investment. Beyond the direct financial contribution, the stores encourage athletes to spend more time and money, create a compelling stage for premium and emerging brands such as Vuori and Gymshark, and strengthen relationships with landlords through increased traffic to shopping centers.
The benefits are also extending beyond the flagship locations. DICK'S noted that merchandising, experiential selling and elevated service developed for House of Sport are increasingly influencing the broader store fleet, including the smaller Field House concept. As these capabilities spread across the network, House of Sport is becoming more than a successful store format. It is evolving into the foundation of DICK'S next phase of profitable, experience-driven growth.
DKS’ Zacks Rank & Share Price PerformanceShares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have rallied 25.5% in the past three months against the industry’s decline of 5.8%. The stock also outperformed the broader Retail-Wholesale sector’s 4.3% rise and the S&P 500’s 16.3% growth in the same period.
DKS Stock's Past 3-Month Performance
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Is DICK'S a Value Play?DKS shares are currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 15.86X, slightly above the industry’s average of 15.2X.
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Dick's Sporting Goods ve 1. fiskálním čtvrtletí zvýšil tržby o 62,7 % na 5,17 miliardy USD, ale upravený zisk na akcii 2,90 USD zaostal za odhady. Společnost zároveň potvrdila výhled tržeb na fiskální rok 2026 na 22,1–22,4 miliardy USD.
It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS - Free Report) . Shares have added about 4.9% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Dick's due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
DICK'S Sporting Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Comparable Sales Up 6%DICK'S Sporting posted first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, wherein the top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate and increased year over year. However, earnings missed the consensus mark and declined from the prior-year quarter.
The company delivered a strong fiscal first-quarter fiscal 2026 performance, with net sales rising sharply year over year and beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate, supported by continued momentum in the core DICK’S business and contributions from the Foot Locker acquisition. However, profitability was softer, as non-GAAP earnings declined from the prior-year quarter and missed estimates despite healthy comparable sales growth across the business.
The company reported adjusted earnings of $2.90 per share in the fiscal first quarter, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.91 and declining from $3.37 recorded in the year-ago quarter.
DKS’ Quarterly Performance: Key Metrics & InsightsNet sales of $5.17 billion increased 62.7% year over year and surpassed the consensus estimate of $5.06 billion. The upside was driven by the addition of the Foot Locker business, along with continued strength in the core DICK’S business. Consolidated comps for DICK'S Business grew 6% year over year, on growth in average ticket and transactions and broad-based momentum across footwear, apparel and hardlines.
Results reflected the inclusion of the Foot Locker business and the dilutive impact of shares issued for the acquisition, while core demand stayed healthy. Pro forma consolidated comparable sales increased 4.1% in the quarter.
DKS Records Higher Margins & ExpensesGross profit rose 44.5% year over year to $1.68 billion but the gross margin contracted 411 bps.
The SG&A expense rate of 22.5% fell 220 bps year over year. SG&A expenses, in dollar terms, grew almost 48.2% year over year to $1.16 billion.
DKS’ Financial Health SnapshotDICK’S Sporting ended the fiscal first quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $998.3 million. Inventories totaled $5.42 billion, up 52%, reflecting the addition of Foot Locker inventory, while long-term debt and financing lease obligations stood at $1.91 billion.
This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company repurchased 0.7 million shares under its share repurchase program for $141.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. It had $3 billion remaining under its authorization as of May 2, 2026. DKS also paid $5 million in fiscal 2025 for shares repurchased in the prior fiscal year.
On May 26, 2026, the company’s board of directors announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.25 per share for holders of its common and Class B common stock. The dividend will be distributed on June 26 to its shareholders recorded as of the close of business on June 12.
What to Expect From DKS in FY26?For full-year fiscal 2026, the company expects net sales of $22.1-$22.4 billion. In its full-year fiscal 2026 segment outlook, the company expects net sales of $14.5-$14.7 billion for the DICK’S business and $7.6-$7.7 billion for the Foot Locker business. Operating income guidance was updated to $1.69-$1.81 billion on a GAAP basis and $1.71-$1.83 billion on a non-GAAP basis, while GAAP earnings are projected at $13.27-$14.27 per diluted share; non-GAAP earnings are still expected at $13.50-$14.50. The company expects planned gross capital spending of about $1.6 billion for fiscal 2026.
At the segment level, DKS raised the low end of its comparable sales outlook to 2.5%-4.0%, while the Foot Locker business raised the low end of its pro forma comparable sales view to 1.5%-3.0%. Management also outlined segment profit expectations of $1.60-$1.68 billion for the DICK’S business and $110-$150 million for Foot Locker.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in fresh estimates.
VGM ScoresCurrently, Dick's has a average Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock has a score of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Dick's has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
