DKSConsumer Cyclical · Specialty RetailThe 27 Wall Street analysts covering Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $170 — +15.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 18 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the weakest quartile. 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 (64): The share price has been relatively steady.
Issuance (15): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (13): 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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +15.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | Wolfe Research | Initiates | Outperform | $181 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $135 → $128 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Baird | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Baird | Downgrade | Neutral | $150 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Underperform | — |
| 9 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Underperform | $110 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $280 → $190 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $275 → $178 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Aug 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Aug 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | $245 → $200 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $264 → $150 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $280 → $150 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 26 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | $300 → $180 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Aug 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. returned −29.8% against +12.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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.
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Higher than 89% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. has a market value of $14.0B and an enterprise value of $19.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $21.1B. The latest quarter grew 53.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $838.8M, a 4.0% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $239.4M, after $1.4B of capital spending.
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. spent $184.7M on share buybacks and $442.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.
Trailing P/E: 15.4×; forward P/E: 10.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.52%, paying out 53% of earnings.
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. employs 31,600 people — $669K of revenue per employee.
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Caitlin Clark has become the first-ever brand partner for Dick's Sporting Goods and Foot Locker in a multiyear deal covering footwear and apparel.
Why it matters — The partnership is a brand initiative involving Dick's Sporting Goods across footwear and apparel.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark signed a multiyear deal with Dick’s and Foot Locker, becoming their first-ever brand partner. The deal follows the release of her Caitlin 1 signature shoe by Nike one month earlier.
Why it matters — The partnership links Dick’s with a prominent athlete and could be relevant to watchers tracking the retailer’s brand partnerships.
DICK'S Sporting Goods announced a multi-year partnership with basketball star Caitlin Clark. The exclusive deal spans DICK'S and Foot Locker and is the first athlete brand partnership for either company.
Why it matters — The partnership expands DICK'S brand activity across its retail businesses and brings Clark's brand to fans worldwide.
The comparison reports that Alibaba has a larger revenue base than Dick’s Sporting Goods in all eight periods. Both companies show seasonal quarter-over-quarter fluctuations, while DKS had higher year-over-year percentage increases over the last four quarters.
Why it matters — The comparison gives DKS watchers context on the company’s revenue scale and recent year-over-year growth relative to Alibaba.
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Why it matters — The excerpt provides no specific information about Dick’s Sporting Goods, so its relevance to DKS watchers is limited.
The 27 Wall Street analysts covering Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $170, with estimates ranging from $99 to $205. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 27 analysts covering Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., 13 rate it a Buy, 12 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. 18 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. ranks 18 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 (64 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 27 analysts implies +15.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. 18 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 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: $99 to $205 over the next 12 months.
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. returned -29.8% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is a specialty sporting goods retailer that serves athletes, teams, and outdoor enthusiasts across the United States.
The most recent item we track (Fox Business, 4 Nov 2026): "Caitlin Clark becomes first-ever brand partner for Dick's Sporting Goods and Foot Locker". Caitlin Clark has become the first-ever brand partner for Dick's Sporting Goods and Foot Locker in a multiyear deal covering footwear and apparel.
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is a specialty sporting goods retailer that serves athletes, teams, and outdoor enthusiasts across the United States. The company offers a broad assortment of sporting equipment, athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories through its core stores and digital channels, along with specialty formats focused on golf, outdoor recreation, and experiential retail. Its current business also includes youth sports technology through GameChanger, which supports live streaming, scheduling, communication, and scorekeeping. DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. operates as an omnichannel retailer with a strong presence in team sports, fitness, golf, and active lifestyle categories. The company is headquartered in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, and its portfolio of banners and store concepts positions it as a major participant in U.S. sporting goods retail.
CEO Ms. Lauren R. Hobart · 31,600 employees · United States · https://www.dickssportinggoods.com
