DKSConsumer Cyclical · Specialty RetailThe 26 Wall Street analysts covering Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $262 — +29.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 35 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (71): The share price has been relatively steady.
Issuance (16): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (11): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DKS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +29.7% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | $220 → $240 |
| 1 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $260 |
| 1 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 28 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 28 May 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 28 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 28 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 28 May 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 28 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 28 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 27 May 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 22 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 20 May 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 May 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 16 Apr 2026 | BTIG | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DKS appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Cheaper than 71% of US stocks
Cheaper than 33% of US stocks
Cheaper than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Dick's Sporting Goods and Tractor Supply, posing the question of which is the better value stock for investors interested in retail-miscellaneous stocks.
Why it matters — The article positions DKS alongside a major peer for a head-to-head value assessment, which could influence investor perception of the stock.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted DICK'S Sporting as one of three stocks (alongside Motorola and Goldman) with accelerating sales growth, strong cash flow, and favorable valuation and profitability metrics.
Why it matters — A DKS watcher would care because the report recognizes the company's accelerating sales growth and overall financial strength among a select group of stocks.
Zacks Investment Research reported that weak July jobs data has raised hopes for Federal Reserve easing, putting health care and select retail ETFs and stocks in focus.
Why it matters — DKS watchers would care because select retail stocks, potentially including Dick's Sporting Goods, could be in focus amid shifting Fed expectations.
In the most recent trading day, Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) closed at $214.1, up 2.52% from the prior trading session, an advance that occurred while the broader market declined.
Why it matters — The report highlights that DKS stock gained ground on a day when the overall market fell, which may be of interest to those tracking the company's performance.
The article mentions that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) received upgrades, while also discussing TSMC's rising monthly revenues and demand for AI.
Why it matters — DKS watchers would note the upgrade as a potentially positive signal for the stock, though the article provides no specific details on the upgrade rationale.
The 26 Wall Street analysts covering Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $262, with estimates ranging from $169 to $300. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 26 analysts covering Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., 16 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. 35 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. ranks 35 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (71 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 26 analysts implies +29.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. 35 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DKS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $169 to $300 over the next 12 months.
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. returned -7.3% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer operating primarily in the United States.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 11 Aug 2026): "DKS or TSCO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?". Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Dick's Sporting Goods and Tractor Supply, posing the question of which is the better value stock for investors interested in retail-miscellaneous stocks.
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer operating primarily in the United States. The company retails an extensive assortment of authentic sports equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories, including hardlines such as fitness equipment, golf gear, and fishing products, as well as athletic shoes for running, team sports, and outdoor activities. It serves customers through a network of physical stores under its flagship brand, Golf Galaxy specialty locations, and outlet stores, complemented by robust online and mobile platforms for seamless shopping. In September 2025, Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. acquired Foot Locker, expanding its portfolio to include additional retail banners like Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, atmos, and WSS across North America, the Asia-Pacific region, and EMEA. This acquisition enhances its presence in specialty footwear and apparel markets. Headquartered in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, and founded in 1948, Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. plays a significant role in the consumer cyclical sector, catering to enthusiasts in team sports, outdoor recreation, and fitness.
CEO Ms. Lauren R. Hobart · 31,600 employees · United States · https://www.dickssportinggoods.com