About Dick's Sporting Goods Inc Common Stock (DKS)
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc is a leading American retailer specializing in sports equipment, apparel, and footwear. The company operates a chain of retail stores that cater to the needs of athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a wide range of products from well-known brands and its private label collections. Dick's is committed to promoting an active lifestyle by providing customers with high-quality merchandise, expert advice, and services such as equipment rentals and fittings. In addition to its brick-and-mortar locations, the company has a robust online presence, allowing customers to shop conveniently for their sporting needs. Dick's Sporting Goods actively engages in community initiatives and sponsorships, supporting local sports teams and promoting youth sports programs. Read More
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U.S. stocks traded mixed Thursday, with major indices posting timid midday gains as investors digested fresh economic data revealing signs of consumer strain and disinflationary pressure stemming from April's tariff escalation.
Shares of sporting goods retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS)
fell 14.2% in the morning session after the company announced the acquisition of footwear retailer Foot Locker for $2.4 billion. DKS would pay with some of its cash and take on new debt.
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Foot Locker, Inc. (FL) shares soar on news of acquisition by Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS). Deal values FL at $2.4B and offers $24/share or 0.1168 DKS stock per FL share. DKS expects growth and cost synergies, sees Q1 sales growth and earnings beat, while FL projects Q1 loss.
Foot Locker shares are running after the market close on Wednesday following reports that Dick's Sporting Goods is nearing a deal to buy the footwear and apparel retailer.
Dick's currently trades at $212 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 683% since May 2020, blowing past the S&P 500’s 107% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 7.4%.
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NEW YORK, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against DICK’S Sporting Goods on February 16, 2024 with a Class Period from May 25, 2022 to August 21, 2023. Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of DICK’S Sporting Goods have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.
