DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) News Today

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) shares traded lower today amid a slew of mixed analyst estimate revisions and rising short interest, offset by a bullish Citigroup upgrade and signs of improving technical strength.

• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup upgraded DKS from “neutral” to “buy” and lifted its price target from $225 to $280.DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) Raised to Buy at Citigroup
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised Q1 2028 EPS estimates to $3.75 (from $3.69), signaling stronger expected early-year performance.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upped Q2 2027 EPS forecasts to $4.60 (from $4.56), reflecting healthier mid-year margin outlook.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research boosted Q4 2026 EPS estimates to $3.91 (from $3.86), indicating anticipated holiday-season strength.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised FY 2028 EPS to $16.29 (from $16.14), pointing to solid longer-term growth expectations.
• Positive Sentiment: Technical analysts highlight improved relative strength in DKS shares relative to peers.Stocks Generating Improved Relative Strength: Dick's Sporting Goods
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative analysis published between DKS and Five Below provides valuation context.DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) and Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) Financial Comparison
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research trimmed Q2 2028 EPS to $4.85 (from $4.86), hinting at slightly softer seasonal demand.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research cut Q4 2027 EPS to $4.10 (from $4.13), pointing to margin pressures in the back half of ’27.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research lowered Q3 2027 EPS to $3.04 (from $3.08), reflecting concerns around summertime sales.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research reduced Q1 2027 EPS to $3.56 (from $3.63), suggesting a slower post-holiday rebound.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research dropped Q3 2026 EPS to $2.69 (from $2.89), signaling muted expectations for next summer’s quarter.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research cut FY 2027 EPS to $15.31 (from $15.40), weighing on longer-term growth visibility.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research trimmed FY 2026 EPS to $14.35 (from $14.39), pointing to near-term profitability concerns.
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest climbed 25.8% in August to 6.38 million shares, now representing 11.7% of float and a 3.8-day cover ratio, adding selling pressure.