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Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS) Earnings: FY Sales Forecast and Q3 Results Surpass Estimates

By November 26, 2024 No Comments
  • Dick’s Sporting Goods has improved its full-year forecast for comparable sales to between 3.6% and 4.2%, up from the previous 2.5% to 3.5%.
  • The estimated comparable sales figure is pegged at 3.37%.
  • Projected earnings per share (EPS) for the full year are now between $13.65 and $13.95, slightly up from the previous range of $13.55 to $13.90.
  • Full-year net sales are expected to be between $13.2 billion and $13.3 billion.
  • In the third quarter, adjusted EPS was $2.75, exceeding the anticipated $2.70.
  • Reported EPS for the third quarter stood at $2.75.
  • Net sales for the third quarter reached $3.06 billion, ahead of the expected $3.03 billion.
  • The gross margin for the third quarter was 35.8%, higher than the estimate of 35.1%.
  • Third-quarter comparable sales grew by 4.2%, surpassing the forecast of 2.5%.
  • Analysts’ ratings for Dick’s Sporting Goods include 12 buy recommendations, 14 holds, and 3 sells.

Dick’s Sporting Goods on Smartkarma

Analysts at Baptista Research on Smartkarma are optimistic about Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc., highlighting key factors for growth. In their report titled “Expansion of Innovative Store Formats & Focus On High-Performance Vertical Brands For Growth! – Major Drivers,” they point out the company’s strong second-quarter 2024 earnings. With a 7.8% increase in sales, reaching nearly $3.5 billion, Dick’s Sporting Goods shows enhanced consumer engagement and market share. The analysts emphasize the retailer’s robust strategies and execution that are driving its financial performance.

Another report by Baptista Research, “Expansion of GameChanger Program & Other Major Drivers,” underscores Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc.’s solid performance in Q1 2024. The company’s sales grew by 6.2% to over $3 billion, with comparable sales up by 5.3%. Analysts note Dick’s strategic focus on an omnichannel athlete experience, differentiated product assortment, and commitment to a best-in-class teammate experience as key drivers of growth. These reports reflect a positive sentiment from analysts towards the company’s performance and future prospects.


A look at Dick’s Sporting Goods Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend3
Growth3
Resilience2
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.8

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Analysts at Smartkarma have evaluated Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. using their Smart Scores system, which rates companies on various factors important for long-term success. Dick’s Sporting Goods scored a 4 in Momentum, indicating a strong performance trend. This suggests that the company is gaining positive attention and may continue to perform well in the future. With solid scores of 3 in Dividend and Growth, Dick’s Sporting Goods shows promising signs of stability and potential for expansion. However, the company received lower scores in Value and Resilience, with a 2 in both categories.

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. operates as a sporting goods retailer with stores predominantly located in the eastern and central United States. Their stores offer a wide range of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear. Despite some mixed scores in Smartkarma’s analysis, Dick’s Sporting Goods‘ strong momentum score of 4 showcases positive ongoing growth and performance potential in the sports retail market.


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