| Factor | Score | Distribution | Value | Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Valuation | 86 | 14.8x | 17.8x | Top tier | |
Growth | 56 | 53.5% | 7.1% | Around median | |
Quality | 52 | 7.5% | 4.5% | Around median | |
Safety | 49 | 4.4x | 2.6x | Around median | |
Capital Return | 26 | 3.59% | 2.12% | Bottom tier | |
Momentum | 18 | -4.3% | 2.9% | Bottom tier | |
Sentiment | 91 | 15 | 3 | Top tier |
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DICK'S Sporting Goods operates a specialized sporting goods retail ecosystem that brings together DICK'S and Foot Locker stores, the House of Sport and Field House concepts, the GameChanger platform, and the DICK'S Media Network. Revenue is primarily generated from sales of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment, while GameChanger and the advertising network add revenue streams and margins that help diversify profitability. The ScoreCard program, which connects the company with approximately 30 million active athletes, also provides a direct channel for increasing repeat purchases and personalizing offers, and the company has launched the paid ScoreCard+ tier for 99 dollars annually.
In quarter 2 of fiscal 2026, consolidated net sales rose 53.2% to 5.59 billion dollars, including 1.74 billion dollars from Foot Locker, or approximately 31% of the total. Comparable sales for the DICK'S business grew 4.9%, driven by a 3.6% increase in average transaction value and a 1.3% increase in transactions, while Foot Locker's pro forma comparable sales declined 3.6%. Adjusted gross profit reached 1.9 billion dollars at a margin of 34.06%, down 300 basis points, despite a 79-basis-point expansion in DICK'S margin.
Adjusted operating income in quarter 2 of fiscal 2026 was approximately 453.3 million dollars, or 8.11% of sales, compared with 475 million dollars and a margin of 13.02% in the comparable period. The DICK'S business generated operating income of 485.2 million dollars and a margin of 12.6%, but Foot Locker recorded an operating loss of 31.9 million dollars. Adjusted earnings per share were 3.53 dollars, and earnings per share under accounting principles were 3.50 dollars, with the comparison affected by the issuance of 9.6 million shares to finance the Foot Locker acquisition.
The analyst consensus is “Buy,” with an average target of 156.44 dollars, but the wide range between 99 and 205 dollars reveals substantial divergence in the assessment of Foot Locker's risks, and even the highest target remains below the top of the 52-week range of 244.38 dollars. The 52-week range extends from 120.40 to 244.38 dollars, while the enterprise value-to-earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization multiple was 13.5 times according to news data, and no price-to-earnings multiple is provided. Therefore, the valuation rationale depends heavily on margin stabilization and the realization of acquisition savings, weighed against the reduction in fiscal 2026 earnings-per-share guidance and the shift in Foot Locker's outlook from profit to loss.
Figures in the text are as of 2026-08-29; the live price is shown at the top of the page.
Sales and earnings came in below market expectations, and the stock fell 30.7% in the August 26, 2026 session, the worst one-day loss cited in the data. The main factor was weakness at Foot Locker, which recorded a 3.6% decline in pro forma comparable sales and an operating loss of 31.9 million dollars. Management also lowered its adjusted earnings-per-share guidance for fiscal 2026 from 13.50–14.50 dollars to 11–12 dollars because of markdowns, higher costs, and difficulties in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The figures for quarter 2 of fiscal 2026 do not show the same weakness in the core DICK'S business; its comparable sales grew 4.9%, with a 3.6% increase in average transaction value and a 1.3% increase in transactions. The unit generated operating income of 485.2 million dollars and a margin of 12.6%, while its gross margin expanded by 79 basis points. By contrast, Foot Locker's pro forma comparable sales declined 3.6%, and the unit recorded an operating loss of 31.9 million dollars.
The plan focuses on converting stores to the Fast Break model, adjusting the mix toward in-demand brands and products, and increasing apparel and products that can be sold at full price. The company exceeded its back-to-school target of approximately 250 Fast Break stores and expects to reach more than 300 and potentially 350 stores globally by the end of fiscal 2026. Foot Locker also launched the Colors campaign and is increasing investment in marketing and store employees, while the group is targeting cost savings of between 100 and 125 million dollars over the medium term.
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The accumulation of older footwear and apparel inventory led to broad markdowns, and DICK'S decided to match prices to protect its market share. The consolidated adjusted gross margin declined 300 basis points to 34.06%, and the adjusted operating margin fell to 8.11% in quarter 2 of fiscal 2026. Management expects gross-margin pressure to be more severe in quarter 3 of fiscal 2026 and the promotional market to continue through at least quarter 4 of fiscal 2026.
The company opened five House of Sport stores and eight Field House stores in quarter 2 of fiscal 2026 and is targeting approximately 14 and 20 openings, respectively, during fiscal 2026. These stores benefit from Collectors Clubhouse and the Lids partnership, while management described trading cards and collectibles as a major growth opportunity supported by a partnership with Fanatics. GameChanger and DICK'S Media Network add new revenue streams and margins, while ScoreCard supports a base of approximately 30 million active athletes and the paid ScoreCard+ tier priced at 99 dollars annually.
