DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) EVP Navdeep Gupta Purchases 7,707 Shares of Company Stock

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) EVP Navdeep Gupta purchased 7,707 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 22nd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $129.75 per share, with a total value of $999,983.25. Following the completion of the acquisition, the executive vice president directly owned 86,580 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,233,755. This represents a 9.77% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Price Performance

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

DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August 25th. The sporting goods retailer reported $3.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.74 by ($0.21). DICK’S Sporting Goods had a return on equity of 19.21% and a net margin of 3.97%.The business had revenue of $5.59 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.64 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $4.38 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue 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. Research analysts anticipate that DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. will post 11.7 earnings per share for the current year.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Dividend Announcement

The business 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 dividend of $1.25 per share. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 11th. DICK’S Sporting Goods’s payout ratio is presently 53.71%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in DICK’S Sporting Goods in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,501,321,000. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new stake in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in the second quarter valued at $1,024,000,000. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in the fourth quarter valued at $192,639,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in DICK’S Sporting Goods in the second quarter valued at $128,943,000. Finally, Atreides Management LP purchased a new position in DICK’S Sporting Goods during the second quarter worth about $85,081,000. 89.83% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently commented on DKS shares. BTIG Research decreased their price objective 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. Jefferies Financial Group set a $171.00 price target on DICK’S Sporting Goods in a research note on Tuesday, August 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on DICK’S Sporting Goods from $270.00 to $245.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, August 24th. UBS Group decreased their target price on DICK’S Sporting Goods from $275.00 to $178.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, August 27th. Finally, Guggenheim reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, DICK’S Sporting Goods has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $167.20.

Key DICK’S Sporting Goods News

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

About DICK’S Sporting Goods

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.