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

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) Director Larry Jr. Fitzgerald acquired 1,860 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 23rd. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $131.67 per share, with a total value of $244,906.20. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 15,199 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,001,252.33. This trade represents a 13.94% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:DKS opened at $133.11 on Friday. DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. has a 12-month low of $120.15 and a 12-month high of $244.38. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $169.21 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $199.38. The firm has a market cap of $11.84 billion, a PE ratio of 14.30, a PEG ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 1.11. The company has a quick ratio of 0.36, a current ratio of 1.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.

DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 25th. The sporting goods retailer reported $3.53 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.74 by ($0.21). The business had revenue of $5.59 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.64 billion. DICK’S Sporting Goods had a net margin of 3.97% and a return on equity of 19.21%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 53.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $4.38 earnings per share. DICK’S Sporting Goods has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.000-12.000 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. will post 11.7 earnings per share for the current year.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be issued a $1.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 11th. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.8%. DICK’S Sporting Goods’s payout ratio is currently 53.71%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have recently issued reports on DKS shares. DA Davidson reduced their target price on DICK’S Sporting Goods from $260.00 to $205.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Oppenheimer dropped their price target on DICK’S Sporting Goods from $270.00 to $150.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 16th. BNP Paribas Exane reiterated an “underperform” rating and set a $99.00 price objective on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Finally, BTIG Research decreased their target price on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods from $300.00 to $180.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, DICK’S Sporting Goods presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $167.20.

Key Headlines Impacting DICK’S Sporting Goods

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

• Positive Sentiment: Director Larry Fitzgerald purchased 1,860 shares worth approximately $245,000, while EVP Navdeep Gupta bought 7,707 shares for roughly $1 million. The transactions increased their respective holdings by 13.9% and 9.8%, signaling that two insiders view the recent share-price weakness as an attractive entry point. SEC insider purchase filing
• Neutral Sentiment: A post-earnings review noted that DICK’S reported quarterly EPS and revenue below consensus estimates, although revenue increased substantially year over year. Investors are also monitoring fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $11.00–$12.00, with analysts expecting approximately $11.70. Zacks earnings review
• Negative Sentiment: Several law firms announced or promoted a securities class action covering investors who purchased DKS shares from September 8, 2025, through August 24, 2026. The complaints allege that DICK’S overstated the progress of clearing unproductive legacy inventory at acquired Foot Locker stores and later reduced Foot Locker’s comparable-sales outlook from growth of 1.5%–3.0% to a decline of 2.0%–0.0%. The alleged disclosure issues could create legal costs and keep pressure on the stock; the lead-plaintiff deadline is November 3, 2026. Class-action investor alert
• Negative Sentiment: Reports of unusually heavy put-option activity indicate that some traders are positioning for additional downside, reinforcing the cautious near-term sentiment surrounding DKS. Put-option activity report

Hedge Funds Weigh In On DICK’S Sporting Goods

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in DKS. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods during the first quarter valued at about $30,000. SHP Wealth Management acquired a new stake in DICK’S Sporting Goods during the 4th quarter worth approximately $38,000. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac bought a new stake in DICK’S Sporting Goods during the 4th quarter worth approximately $44,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC grew its holdings in DICK’S Sporting Goods by 68.8% during the 4th quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 243 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock worth $48,000 after acquiring an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. Finally, SBI Okasan Asset Management Co.Ltd. bought a new position in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods during the fourth quarter valued at $72,000. 89.83% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Company Profile

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc is a leading American sporting goods retailer that sells athletic equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories for a broad range of sports and outdoor activities. Its merchandise includes products for fitness, team sports, golf, running, hunting, fishing and camping, as well as casual and performance-oriented clothing and footwear.

The company operates through its DICK’S Sporting Goods stores and e-commerce platform, along with specialty and concept businesses including Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and House of Sport locations.