
DKS Stock Forecast & Price Target
DKS Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Dick's Sporting Goods is positioned for continued growth, with projected gross margin expansion of approximately 75 basis points due to improved merchandise margins and the success of its GameChanger and retail media businesses. In the fourth quarter of 2024, Dick's experienced a notable 6.4% increase in comparable store sales, supported by a strong rise in both average ticket sizes and transaction volume, indicating robust consumer demand. Additionally, the company is expected to gain profitable market share in the $140 billion sporting goods industry, fueled by its unique product assortment, improved product allocation, and advances in its e-commerce strategy, particularly through its GameChanger platform and various retail formats.
Bears say
Dick's Sporting Goods is facing several fundamental challenges, contributing to a negative outlook on its stock. The company's fiscal year 2025 earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $13.80-$14.40 falls short of previous estimates and reflects anticipated SG&A deleverage, leading to a year-over-year decline in EPS in the first half of the year before potentially growing in the second half. Additionally, the rising competitive pressure, ongoing supplier disruptions, unfavorable weather conditions, and escalating labor costs pose significant risks to market share growth and overall profitability, which could adversely affect cash flow projections and hinder the execution of its expansion plans.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Dick's Sporting Goods and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
DKS Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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