DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.

NYSE:DKS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$20.2b

DICK'S Sporting Goods Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

DICK'S Sporting Goods is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 13.7% and 8.1% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 13.3% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 19.8% in 3 years.

Key information

13.7%

Earnings growth rate

13.34%

EPS growth rate

Specialty Retail earnings growth9.8%
Revenue growth rate8.1%
Future return on equity19.79%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated29 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

Analysis Article • Aug 31

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. ( NYSE:DKS ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...

Recent updates

Narrative Update • May 05

DKS: Core Execution And Foot Locker Fast Break Turnaround Will Drive Future Earnings

Analysts have adjusted their average price targets for DICK'S Sporting Goods to a range of roughly $200 to $264, reflecting mixed reactions to the Foot Locker integration alongside generally solid core Dick's performance and updated views on sales growth, margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Analysts are broadly positive on DICK'S Sporting Goods, even as they factor in the complexity of integrating Foot Locker and resetting expectations for earnings and profitability.
Seeking Alpha • Apr 23

DICK'S Sporting Goods: Waiting For One More Sell-Off

Summary DICK'S Sporting Goods has delivered exceptional long-term returns, outperforming most retailers through disciplined management and strategic execution. But while valuation is reasonable, there are worries that cyclical and secular tailwinds may moderate. The Foot Locker acquisition presents a significant margin improvement opportunity, with ~$400 million in potential operating profit from merchandise margin recovery—but execution is key. After a recent rally, the current valuation appears only marginally attractive; patience is warranted for a more compelling entry point. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 20

DKS: Core Execution And Foot Locker Turnaround Will Support Future Earnings

Analysts now place fair value for DICK'S Sporting Goods at $300, up from $285. This reflects updated views on solid core Dick's performance, mixed but progressing Foot Locker turnaround efforts, and support from higher assumed future P/E multiples despite adjustments to revenue growth and margin assumptions.
Narrative Update • Apr 06

DKS: Future Returns Will Reflect Core Strength And Foot Locker Turnaround Progress

Narrative Update The analyst price target for DICK'S Sporting Goods is now slightly lower at about $235, as analysts factor in tempered revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, alongside continued confidence in the core business and the ongoing Foot Locker turnaround efforts. Analyst Commentary Street research around DICK'S Sporting Goods is mixed, with most firms trimming price targets after Q4 while still highlighting a resilient core business and a more complex path around the Foot Locker merger and turnaround.
Narrative Update • Mar 23

DKS: Foot Locker Turnaround Risks Will Pressure Future Earnings Potential

Analysts have modestly reduced the price target on DICK'S Sporting Goods by $25 to reflect higher required returns and lower projected profitability, even as they cite solid core sales trends and early but still uncertain progress on the Foot Locker turnaround. Analyst Commentary Street research around DICK'S Sporting Goods has become more mixed, with several firms trimming price targets while still acknowledging resilient core sales and early progress at Foot Locker.
Narrative Update • Mar 08

DKS: Execution And Margin Outlook Will Support Long Term Earnings

Analysts have maintained their average price target for DICK'S Sporting Goods at $285, citing research that points to modestly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth and future P/E, along with a slightly higher profit margin outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are broadly constructive on DICK'S Sporting Goods, pointing to refreshed research that keeps the average price target at $285 and highlights confidence in the company’s ability to execute against current expectations.
Narrative Update • Feb 22

DKS: Foot Locker Integration And Inventory Cleanup Will Support Long-Term Earnings

The consensus analyst price target for DICK'S Sporting Goods has shifted modestly as firms recalibrated their models, with some raising and others trimming targets within a roughly $7 to $29 range. This reflects updated views on profit flow through, inventory clean up, and the company's positioning in core sporting goods retail.
Narrative Update • Feb 08

DKS: Future Returns Will Reflect Core Margin Strength And Inventory Cleanup

Analysts made a small downward adjustment to their consolidated price target for DICK'S Sporting Goods to about US$237, reflecting slightly lower fair value and future P/E assumptions, while still highlighting the company’s core business strength, conservative guidance, and efforts to clean up underperforming inventory. Analyst Commentary Recent research reports show a mix of optimism and caution around DICK'S Sporting Goods, with most commentary centering on how the company executes against its guidance, manages underperforming inventory, and translates its core business strength into sustained earnings power.
Narrative Update • Jan 25

DKS: Future Returns Will Reflect Core Margin Strength And Foot Locker Cleanup

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for DICK'S Sporting Goods higher by about $1 to roughly $238, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions for the discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E following recent mixed but generally constructive price target updates across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mixed but generally constructive tone around DICK'S Sporting Goods, with several firms trimming price targets while still expressing confidence in the business model and execution.
Narrative Update • Jan 11

DKS: Future Returns Will Reflect Foot Locker Integration And Core Margin Resilience

Analysts made a modest adjustment to their DICK'S Sporting Goods price targets, with the average fair value view moving slightly higher to about $236.68 as they factor in updated expectations for slower revenue growth, a somewhat stronger profit margin profile, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple following recent Foot Locker related updates and refreshed guidance commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent research suggests that while the headline price targets for DICK'S Sporting Goods have been adjusted lower in several cases, many on the Street still see a constructive setup for the core business, tempered by execution questions around the Foot Locker acquisition and related clean up.
Analysis Article • Jan 09

Here's Why DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Narrative Update • Dec 27

DKS: Foot Locker Integration Will Drive Long-Term Earnings Power

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for DICK'S Sporting Goods higher to $285 from $273, reflecting expectations for stronger long term revenue growth and an accretive but complex integration of Foot Locker, even as they factor in a higher discount rate and some near term margin pressure. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts acknowledge a mixed backdrop for DICK'S Sporting Goods, with several cutting near term price targets to reflect integration risk and a higher cost of capital, but they broadly reiterate positive views on the company’s structural positioning and long term earnings power.
Narrative Update • Dec 13

DKS: Future Returns Will Depend On Foot Locker Integration Amid Balanced Outlook

Analysts have modestly trimmed their price target on DICK'S Sporting Goods to the mid $240s per share, reflecting slightly slower near term margin expectations and integration complexity around the Foot Locker acquisition. At the same time, they highlight the retailer's strengthened structural position, conservative but potentially beatable guidance, and growing confidence that the combined business can sustain robust revenue growth and command a higher future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Nov 28

DKS: Future Performance Will Hinge On Integration Of Foot Locker Acquisition

DICK'S Sporting Goods' average analyst price target has modestly declined, with analysts citing both the conservatism of new guidance and complexities from the recent Foot Locker acquisition as key factors behind updated expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst reports on DICK'S Sporting Goods reflect both optimism and caution, as the company navigates the integration of its significant Foot Locker acquisition and sets new guidance for the coming quarters.
Narrative Update • Sep 13

GameChanger And Omnichannel Investments Will Unlock Future Potential

Analysts have raised their price target for DICK'S Sporting Goods to $240.33, citing expected sales growth and long-term earnings potential from the Foot Locker acquisition despite integration risks, near-term margin pressure, and concerns around Foot Locker's turnaround. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the Foot Locker acquisition creating a "category killer" with increased buying power, leading to mid-single-digit sales growth and margin expansion for the combined company.
Analysis Article • Aug 31

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. ( NYSE:DKS ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...
Narrative Update • Aug 27

House Of Sport Expansion And GameChanger Will Boost Customer Engagement

Analysts have raised their price targets for DICK'S Sporting Goods to $224.37, citing expectations for resilient earnings growth and outperformance versus weaker sector peers, though some remain cautious due to industry challenges. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cited expectations for solid earnings growth in 2025 and accelerated growth in 2026.
Analysis Article • Aug 13

There's No Escaping DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.'s (NYSE:DKS) Muted Earnings

NYSE:DKS 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore DICK'S Sporting Goods's Fair Values from the Community and select...
Analysis Article • Jul 26

When Should You Buy DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS)?

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. ( NYSE:DKS ) led the NYSE gainers with a relatively large price hike in the past couple of...
Analysis Article • Jun 10

DICK'S Sporting Goods' (NYSE:DKS) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.'s ( NYSE:DKS ) robust earnings report didn't manage to move the market for its stock. Our...
Analysis Article • May 16

Estimating The Fair Value Of DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS)

Key Insights DICK'S Sporting Goods' estimated fair value is US$151 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...
Seeking Alpha • Mar 11

DICK'S Sporting Goods: Stock Is On Sale

Summary DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. stock is on sale, offering a compelling buy opportunity due to stable growth and strong Q4 earnings despite a challenging market. The company reported $3.89 billion in sales, beating estimates by $120 million, with net income on the rise. Strong comparable same-store sales increased by 6.4%, driven by high demand, new store concepts, and increased digital sales, supported by a healthy balance sheet. Forward guidance shows continued growth, with EPS projected at $13.8-$14.4, making DKS stock attractive at a 14.8X FWD earnings multiple. Big-time new repurchase program and dividend growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 25

DICK'S Sporting Goods: Still Positive, But Headwinds Have Emerged

Summary DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. shows strong fundamentals, with solid sales growth, a robust cash position, and effective cost management, despite facing a disinflationary environment in fiscal 2023. The company is expected to deliver impressive Q4 results, with projected revenue of $3.76 billion and GAAP EPS of $3.50, continuing its trend of beating estimates. Risks include potential consumer sentiment downturns, supply chain issues, and downgraded analyst revisions, prompting a rating adjustment from 'Strong Buy' to 'Buy'. Valuation remains attractive, with a price target of $236-$257. Additionally, a forward dividend yield near 2%, and ongoing share repurchases, indicate commitment to shareholder value. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 22

DICK'S Sporting Goods: Betting On Margin Expansion And Valuation

Summary DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. has shown strong growth, likely driven by enhanced consumer spending, e-commerce, and data analytics. The company's unit economics seem robust, while reinvestment and shareholder residual value contribute to broader value creation. Our valuation analysis suggests DICK'S is undervalued, with a price target of around $231, and a promising dividend growth outlook. While risks include cyclical pressures and potential short-term mean-reversion, DICK'S consistent earnings performance and digitalization efforts support a positive long-term outlook. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:DKS - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
1/31/202923,7951,4983681,93710
1/31/202822,8921,4143642,15620
1/31/202722,3241,2745092,14320
1/31/202617,2158494001,537N/A
11/1/202514,8831,021891,119N/A
8/2/202513,7721,1734651,421N/A
5/3/202513,5991,1543481,258N/A
2/1/202513,4431,1655091,312N/A
11/2/202413,4251,1626991,443N/A
8/3/202413,4111,1357491,460N/A
5/4/202413,1611,0171,1471,807N/A
2/3/202412,9841,0479401,527N/A
10/28/202312,7059861,1521,651N/A
7/29/202312,6211,0131,0691,514N/A
4/29/202312,5101,087559934N/A
1/28/202312,3681,043558922N/A
10/29/202212,1241,154294646N/A
7/30/202211,9121,242380688N/A
4/30/202212,0751,4197981,109N/A
1/29/202212,2931,5201,3091,617N/A
10/30/202112,0671,3931,3431,642N/A
7/31/202111,7311,2541,4091,707N/A
5/1/202111,1701,0351,9792,215N/A
1/30/20219,5845301,3291,553N/A
10/31/20209,0673801,3271,535N/A
8/1/20208,6172611,1081,309N/A
5/2/20208,16397182412N/A
2/1/20208,751297187405N/A
11/2/20198,634330N/A339N/A
8/3/20198,529310N/A370N/A
5/4/20198,448317N/A510N/A
2/2/20198,437320N/A713N/A
11/3/20188,609333N/A781N/A
8/4/20188,696332N/A818N/A
5/5/20188,675325N/A691N/A
2/3/20188,590323N/A746N/A
10/28/20178,410298N/A701N/A
7/29/20178,276310N/A783N/A
4/29/20178,087289N/A798N/A
1/28/20177,922287N/A769N/A
10/29/20167,679326N/A721N/A
7/30/20167,511325N/A671N/A
4/30/20167,366324N/A616N/A
1/30/20167,271330N/A650N/A
10/31/20157,191357N/A619N/A
8/1/20157,075359N/A657N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: DKS's forecast earnings growth (13.7% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: DKS's earnings (13.7% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16.4% per year).

High Growth Earnings: DKS's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: DKS's revenue (8.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.4% per year).

High Growth Revenue: DKS's revenue (8.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: DKS's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (19.8%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 01:36
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/01/31
Annual Earnings2026/01/31

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Analyst Sources

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is covered by 49 analysts. 20 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Christopher GrajaArgus Research Company
Jonathan KompBaird
Michael LasserBarclays