DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS)
Profile Item	DKS
Name	DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Consumer Discretionary
GICS Industry Group	Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS Industry	Specialty Retail
GICS Sub-Industry	Other Specialty Retail
Market Capitalization	12.52 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	October 16, 2002
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

DKS

GSPC

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: DKS	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	-30.51%	9.80%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	12.39%	9.74%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	4.30%	-0.72%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

DKS

GSPC

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: DKS	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	49.33%	48.29%
Beta (5Y)	1.07	1.08
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-49.33%	-68.45%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. DKS is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: DKS	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.71	0.10
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-0.87	0.16

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) posts ROE of 18.48%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

DKS

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

18.48%

Group distribution

Max: 62.17%
Q3: 29.44%
DKS: 18.48%
Median: 15.69%
Q1: 6.73%
Min: -12.16%

Largest peers

HD: 104.30%
TJX: 62.17%
AMZN: 27.42%
PDD: 22.75%
DKS: 18.48%
BABA: 6.36%
LOW: --

Where DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) stands on ROE within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) keeps 3.97% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

DKS

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

3.97%

Group distribution

Max: 16.94%
Q3: 8.69%
DKS: 3.97%
Median: 3.55%
Q1: 1.14%
Min: -9.41%

Largest peers

PDD: 20.43%
AMZN: 16.90%
TJX: 9.73%
HD: 8.41%
LOW: 7.35%
BABA: 7.04%
DKS: 3.97%

Where DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) stands on net margin within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) turns 7.67% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

DKS

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

7.67%

Group distribution

Max: 21.45%
Q3: 10.89%
DKS: 7.67%
Median: 5.57%
Q1: 2.28%
Min: -7.12%

Largest peers

PDD: 24.71%
AMZN: 13.90%
LOW: 13.37%
HD: 12.86%
TJX: 10.91%
DKS: 7.67%
BABA: 7.30%

Where DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) stands on operating margin within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: DKS	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	18.48%	15.69%
ROA (TTM)	6.42%	5.18%
Net Margin (TTM)	3.97%	3.55%
Operating Margin (TTM)	7.67%	5.57%
Gross Margin (TTM)	33.09%	38.87%

Growth

Revenue Growth

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) grew revenue 28.06%, above the industry benchmark range. Demand is expanding faster than at any typical peer, though growth that far ahead of the group is worth checking for acquisitions or other one-off contributions.

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) grew earnings per share -29.04%, in the lower peer quartile. Per-share profits are advancing more slowly than at most peers, so margins, costs, or share count deserve a closer look.

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: DKS	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	28.06%	5.64%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	11.65%	3.32%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-29.04%	0.28%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-2.57%	-5.08%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) has current ratio of 1.49, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

DKS

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.49

Group distribution

Max: 2.62
Q3: 1.75
DKS: 1.49
Median: 1.35
Q1: 1.00
Min: 0.48

Largest peers

PDD: 2.62
DKS: 1.49
BABA: 1.36
TJX: 1.15
LOW: 1.11
HD: 1.08
AMZN: 0.99

Where DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) stands on current ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.39, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

DKS

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.39

Group distribution

Max: 3.93
Q3: 2.14
DKS: 1.39
Median: 1.25
Q1: 0.73
Min: 0.01

Largest peers

HD: 3.80
DKS: 1.39
TJX: 1.34
AMZN: 0.50
BABA: 0.24
PDD: 0.01
LOW: --

Where DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: DKS	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.49	1.35
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	1.39	1.25
Net Debt / EBITDA	3.38	2.50

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) has dividend yield of 3.49%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.

DKS

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

3.49%

Group distribution

Max: 5.84%
DKS: 3.49%
Q3: 2.50%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

BABA: 6.70%
DKS: 3.49%
LOW: 2.13%
HD: 1.32%
TJX: 1.31%
AMZN: 0.00%
PDD: 0.00%

Where DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) stands on dividend yield within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) has payout ratio of 53.47%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.

DKS

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

53.47%

Group distribution

Max: 72.73%
DKS: 53.47%
Q3: 32.44%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

HD: 64.80%
DKS: 53.47%
LOW: 41.00%
TJX: 32.50%
BABA: 25.44%
AMZN: 0.00%
PDD: 0.00%

Where DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) stands on payout ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: DKS	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	3.49%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	53.47%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) trades at P/E ratio of 15.29, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

DKS

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

15.29

Group distribution

Max: 40.50
Q3: 24.26
Median: 19.23
DKS: 15.29
Q1: 12.64
Min: 4.67

Largest peers

BABA: 26.50
TJX: 25.06
HD: 24.04
AMZN: 20.96
LOW: 18.98
DKS: 15.29
PDD: 9.34

Where DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) stands on P/E ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) trades at 0.59 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

DKS

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.59

Group distribution

Max: 4.32
Q3: 1.99
Median: 0.70
DKS: 0.59
Q1: 0.26
Min: 0.03

Largest peers

AMZN: 3.52
TJX: 2.39
HD: 2.03
LOW: 1.39
DKS: 0.59
PDD: 0.26
BABA: 0.26

Where DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) stands on P/S ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) trades at 2.19 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

DKS

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.19

Group distribution

Max: 10.96
Q3: 5.26
DKS: 2.19
Median: 2.16
Q1: 1.08
Min: -4.45

Largest peers

HD: 20.63
TJX: 13.99
AMZN: 4.57
DKS: 2.19
PDD: 1.74
BABA: 1.63
LOW: -16.94

Where DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) stands on P/B ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: DKS	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	15.29	19.23
P/S Ratio (TTM)	0.59	0.70
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	2.19	2.16
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	-6.57%	3.57%