5,442 Shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. $DKS Acquired by Michael J. Porro & Co. Financial Advisors Inc.

Michael J. Porro & Co. Financial Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 5,442 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $731,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in DKS. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC bought a new stake in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods in the 1st quarter worth $30,000. SHP Wealth Management bought a new stake in DICK’S Sporting Goods during the 4th quarter valued at $38,000. Versant Capital Management Inc increased its holdings in DICK’S Sporting Goods by 34.3% during the 3rd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 333 shares of the sporting goods retailer’s stock worth $45,000 after acquiring an additional 85 shares during the period. MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods during the fourth quarter worth about $79,000. Finally, Ancora Advisors LLC bought a new position in DICK’S Sporting Goods in the second quarter valued at $83,000. 89.83% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Transactions at DICK’S Sporting Goods

In other news, Director William Colombo acquired 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were bought at an average price of $128.72 per share, with a total value of $643,600.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 178,987 shares in the company, valued at $23,039,206.64. This trade represents a 2.87% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Navdeep Gupta purchased 7,707 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 22nd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $129.75 per share, for a total transaction of $999,983.25. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 86,580 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,233,755. This represents a 9.77% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders purchased 42,795 shares of company stock valued at $5,588,641. Company insiders own 28.91% of the company’s stock.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Trading Up 2.8%

Shares of DKS stock opened at $140.82 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.36 and a current ratio of 1.49. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $148.36 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $193.37. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.52 billion, a PE ratio of 15.13, a PEG ratio of 2.60 and a beta of 1.09. DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. has a 52-week low of $120.15 and a 52-week high of $244.38.

DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, August 25th. The sporting goods retailer reported $3.53 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.74 by ($0.21). DICK’S Sporting Goods had a net margin of 3.97% and a return on equity of 19.21%. The company had revenue of $5.59 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.64 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $4.38 earnings per share. The business’s 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. On average, analysts predict that DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. will post 11.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 11th were paid a $1.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, September 11th. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.6%. DICK’S Sporting Goods’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 53.71%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have weighed in on DKS. Bank of America decreased their target price on DICK’S Sporting Goods from $245.00 to $200.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. Citigroup lowered their price target on DICK’S Sporting Goods from $280.00 to $190.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 27th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on DICK’S Sporting Goods from $240.00 to $185.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, August 25th. UBS Group cut their price objective on DICK’S Sporting Goods from $275.00 to $178.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, August 27th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on DICK’S Sporting Goods from $270.00 to $245.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, August 24th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $166.85.

Key Headlines Impacting DICK’S Sporting Goods

Here are the key news stories impacting DICK’S Sporting Goods this week:

• Positive Sentiment: DICK’S Sporting Goods secured a multi-year deal to serve as the New York Knicks’ footwear retail partner. The agreement could support brand visibility, customer traffic and footwear sales, although financial terms were not disclosed. DICK’S Sporting Goods Lands Multi-Year Knicks Footwear Retail Deal
• Positive Sentiment: DICK’S and Foot Locker plan to hire more than 11,000 seasonal employees for the 2026 holiday period. The hiring plan indicates preparation for holiday demand and supports store operations, though it will also increase seasonal labor expenses. DICK’S to Hire Over 11,000 Seasonal Teammates
• Neutral Sentiment: DKS outpaced the broader market in the latest trading session. The move reflects positive market momentum, but does not represent a new change to the company’s earnings outlook. DICK’S Sporting Goods Outpaces Stock Market Gains
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms publicized a securities class action against DICK’S Sporting Goods and certain executives, including CFO Navdeep Gupta. The lawsuit alleges that management overstated the progress of Foot Locker’s inventory cleanup and margin performance before the company reduced its Foot Locker sales outlook, an announcement reportedly associated with a sharp share-price decline. Investors who purchased shares between September 8, 2025, and August 24, 2026, have until November 3, 2026, to seek lead-plaintiff status. The repeated announcements are largely duplicative reminders rather than separate lawsuits, but they increase legal, financial and reputational risk. SueWallSt DICK’S Sporting Goods Class Action Reminder

About DICK’S Sporting Goods

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc is a U.S.-based omnichannel sporting goods retailer that sells athletic apparel, footwear, sports equipment and related accessories. Its merchandise serves a broad range of sports and outdoor activities, including team sports, fitness, golf, running, hunting, fishing and camping.

The company operates through its DICK’S Sporting Goods stores and digital platforms, offering products from major athletic brands as well as private-label merchandise. Its retail portfolio also includes specialized concepts such as Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and House of Sport, which provide more focused assortments and, in some locations, services and experiences tailored to particular sports and outdoor activities.

DICK’S traces its history to 1948, when Richard “Dick” Stack opened a fishing-tackle store in Binghamton, New York.