DKSConsumer Cyclical · Specialty RetailThe 26 Wall Street analysts covering Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $171 — +22.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 18 of 100 as at 5 Sept 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
Quality (58): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Issuance (14): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (14): 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 +22.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 15 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $280 → $190 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $275 → $178 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | $245 → $200 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $264 → $150 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $280 → $150 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | $300 → $180 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $260 → $205 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | $271 → $170 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $245 → $188 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | KGI Securities | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $270 → $180 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | $270 → $150 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Downgrade | Market Perform | $255 → $145 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Downgrade | Hold | $270 → $135 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $240 → $185 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $270 → $245 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $260 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | $220 → $240 |
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Sept 2026, Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. returned −35.9% against +20.0% 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.
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
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Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 22% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
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Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 72% 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 $12.5B and an enterprise value of $19.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $19.2B. The latest quarter grew 53.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $904.8M, a 4.7% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $402.6M, after $1.2B of capital spending.
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. spent $184.7M on share buybacks and $427.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026.
Trailing P/E: 15.4×; forward P/E: 10.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.59%, paying out 54% of earnings.
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. employs 31,600 people — $608K of revenue per employee.
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DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. has been sued for alleged securities law violations. The DJS Law Group has announced the lawsuit and is inviting affected investors to contact the firm regarding their rights.
Why it matters — A securities lawsuit introduces potential legal and financial uncertainty for DKS that investors may want to monitor.
Dick's Sporting Goods shares fell 30% following inventory issues, prompting securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP to announce an investigation into the company for potential securities fraud. The firm is notifying investors who suffered losses to come forward.
Why it matters — DKS watchers would care because the stock drop and possible securities fraud investigation raise concerns about the company's inventory management and disclosure practices.
Dick's Sporting Goods director Colombo acquired 913 shares in a transaction valued at approximately $122,000. The shares represent 0.5% of the total equity he held before the filing.
Why it matters — A director's purchase of company stock is often viewed as a signal of insider confidence in DKS.
A law firm, SBS Law, announced that DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. investors have the opportunity to lead a securities fraud lawsuit against the company. The notice invites affected DKS shareholders to step forward as lead plaintiffs in the case.
Why it matters — DKS watchers would care because the company faces a securities fraud lawsuit that could carry legal and financial implications, potentially affecting investor confidence in the stock.
Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announced it is investigating potential securities violations against Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. The firm is encouraging investors who have suffered losses, or who have relevant information, to contact them regarding the investigation.
Why it matters — DKS watchers would care because a securities investigation introduces legal and regulatory uncertainty for the company.
The 26 Wall Street analysts covering Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $171, with estimates ranging from $99 to $241. 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., 14 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 1 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 5 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 5 Sept 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 Quality (58 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 26 analysts implies +22.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. 18 out of 100 as at 5 Sept 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 $241 over the next 12 months.
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. returned -35.9% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 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 (Business Wire, 7 Sept 2026): "DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights – DKS". DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. has been sued for alleged securities law violations. The DJS Law Group has announced the lawsuit and is inviting affected investors to contact the firm regarding their rights.
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
