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Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (DKS) β€” RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$142.24 -1.11% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $141.69

Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (DKS) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 55/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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As of 2026-11-03, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (NYSE: DKS) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 55/100 at a spot price of $142.24 (-1.11% 1D, market cap $12.79B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DKS ranks #434 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Specialty Stores), DKS carries a Roarable D+ (55/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.9x, gross margin of 32.9%, and ROIC of 11.2%. By comparison, FCFS (FirstCash Holdings Inc.) holds a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 24.4x, ROIC 7.3%, cap $7.77B) and ULTA (Ulta Beauty Inc.) posts a A- grade (84/100 RQD, P/E 24.0x, ROIC 29.2%, cap $27.38B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BBWI leads on earnings multiple (7.1x) while BBWI leads on capital efficiency (64.6% ROIC).

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Per DKS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001089063), Dick's Sporting Goods Inc generated $17.22B in revenue (+28.1% YoY), $849.0M in net income, and $400.2M in free cash flow against $17.41B in total assets and $4.07B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 55/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 51.4% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-1.3% Base Target
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Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (55/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY DKS SCORES 55/100 (D+) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (29% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy β€’ Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+12/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 2.3% FCF Margin ($400.2M FCF) & 32.9% Gross Margin

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (53.7) create a -13 pt regime headwind

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
47
Grade D$136.96+3.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
50
Grade C-$141.97-4.1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
52
Grade C-$136.17+4.5% Next Q
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55
Grade D+$142.24-0.5% Hist 90D Ξ±
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Even with a 55/100 (D+) score, DKS faces multiple-compression risk if 14.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($135.99) or 200D SMA ($191.60) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($140.32) toward Bear Floor ($109.45).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
53.730 Oversold Β· 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDWATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)
2.82>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
7 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE18% OF RANGE
L: $120$142.24H: $244
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (32.9% gross margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 12 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: DRQD 18 / 40
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11.2% ROIC with 32.9% gross margin and 3.17% FCF yield.

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NEUTRAL (55)

Altman-Z 2.82 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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NEUTRAL (53)

25/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 7/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like DKS
  • βœ“Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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RES: $165.1SUP: $136.2SMA50: $136.0SMA200: $191.6
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
7.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +28.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #434 of 1009 βš”οΈ FCFS vs DKS Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (DKS vs. FCFS, ULTA, JD, BBWI)

Industry: Other Specialty Stores (42 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (DKS) ranks #434 by composite RQD confidence (55/100, grade D+) and #141 by equity capitalization ($12.79B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BBWI leads on earnings valuation at 7.1x trailing P/E, while BBWI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 64.6% ROIC and 43.7% gross margin. ULTA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 84/100 (A-) compared with DKS at 55/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
DKS ACTIVE
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc
D+ 55/100 14.9x 32.9% 11.2% -1.11% $12.79B Benchmark Subject
FCFS
FirstCash Holdings Inc.
D+ 57/100 24.4x 96.0% 7.3% +6.87% $7.77B /fcfs-vs-dks β†’
ULTA
Ulta Beauty Inc.
A- 84/100 24.0x 39.1% 29.2% -0.45% $27.38B /ulta-vs-dks β†’
JD
JD.com Inc.
E 30/100 111.2x 16.0% 0.9% +2.41% $34.51B /jd-vs-dks β†’
BBWI
Bath & Body Works Inc.
A- 81/100 7.1x 43.7% 64.6% +1.85% $4.59B /bbwi-vs-dks β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2026-01-31 β€’ CIK 0001089063 β†—

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31), Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (DKS) reported GAAP revenue of $17.22B (+28.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $13.44B , and +32.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $849.0M, operating cash flow of $1.54B, and free cash flow of $400.2M (-21.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, DKS closed FY2025 with $17.41B in total assets against $4.07B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.82, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-01-31 $17.22B $849.0M $1.54B $400.2M $17.41B $4.07B
FY2024 (FY) 2025-02-01 $13.44B $1.17B $1.31B $509.3M $10.46B $2.45B
FY2023 (FY) 2024-02-03 $12.98B $1.05B $1.53B $943.0M $15.58B $3.65B

3. DKS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is DKS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (NYSE: DKS) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 55/100 at a spot price of $142.24 (-1.11% 1D, market cap $12.79B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DKS ranks #434 in composite RQD confidence.

How does DKS compare to FCFS and ULTA in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Specialty Stores), DKS carries a Roarable D+ (55/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.9x, gross margin of 32.9%, and ROIC of 11.2%. By comparison, FCFS (FirstCash Holdings Inc.) holds a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 24.4x, ROIC 7.3%, cap $7.77B) and ULTA (Ulta Beauty Inc.) posts a A- grade (84/100 RQD, P/E 24.0x, ROIC 29.2%, cap $27.38B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BBWI leads on earnings multiple (7.1x) while BBWI leads on capital efficiency (64.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DKS?

Per DKS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001089063), Dick's Sporting Goods Inc generated $17.22B in revenue (+28.1% YoY), $849.0M in net income, and $400.2M in free cash flow against $17.41B in total assets and $4.07B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is DKS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

DKS last traded at $142.24 (-1.11% on volume of 1,706,311 shares), positioning the stock +4.60% above its 50-day simple moving average ($135.99) and -25.76% below its 200-day simple moving average ($191.60). Across its 52-week range of $120.15 to $244.38, DKS sits at the 17.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 53.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±6.9% ($132.43 to $152.05).

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DKS β€” Dick's Sporting Goods Inc: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-01-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (DKS) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 55/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $142.24 (-1.11% 1D, market capitalization $12.79B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (12/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 11.2%, gross margin of 32.9%, operating margin of 6.4%, and free cash flow yield of 3.17%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (9/20) + Insider Conviction (16/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (7/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (11/20): Incorporates a 0.90x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 2.82, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.63x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Dick's Sporting Goods Inc is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Other Specialty Stores industry. The company operates as a specialty retailer. It generated revenue of $17.22B in FY 2025, indicating a large-scale retail footprint.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-01-31), Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (DKS) reported $17.22B in annual revenue (up from $13.44B in FY2024, +28.1% YoY) and $849.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($12.98B revenue, $1.05B net income) through FY2025, DKS scaled operating cash flow to $1.54B and free cash flow to $400.2M, backed by $17.41B in total assets against $4.07B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • πŸ‚ Primary Bull Case (D+ β€’ RQD 55/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Free cash flow yield of 3.17% and institutional whale pillar of 9/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 9/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $120.15 – $244.38 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 14.9x trailing P/E and 7.2x EV/EBITDA against 6.4% operating margins and a 0.90x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Other Specialty Stores (Consumer Discretionary), DKS carries a macro regime beta of 0.90 and gross margin of 32.9%.

  • Key Question #1: Can DKS sustain or expand its 6.4% operating margin and 11.2% ROIC against Other Specialty Stores peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $17.22B and free cash flow of $400.2M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $4.07B in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is DKS's 12.5x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 0.90x)?

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Trailing P/E of 14.9 and forward P/E of 12.5 with EV/EBITDA of 7.2 price the stock at a discount to its earnings base while the Altman

Picked up a starter position in DKS in my $100K Virtual Cash book at $143.84. Trailing P/E of 14.9 and forward P/E of 12.5 with EV/EBITDA of 7.2 price the stock at a discount to its earnings base while the Altman Z of 2.82 and Piotroski 7/9 signal a sound balance sheet.. Trading inside a $120.15–$244.38 52-week range with 3.17% FCF yield gives solid downside support if Other Specialty Stores multiples expand this quarter.

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@MultipleCompression Fair point on 14.9x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Other Specialty Stores. If gross margin (32.9%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

MU MultipleCompression RQD DEBATE OPENER β€’ Valuation Discipline 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $123.70 (-14.0%)
Spot @ $143.84

Net income fell from $1.17B in FY 2024 to $849.0M in FY 2025 while debt rose from $2.45B to $4.07B and the RQD rating scores whal

Net income fell from $1.17B in FY 2024 to $849.0M in FY 2025 while debt rose from $2.45B to $4.07B and the RQD rating scores whale flow at 9/20 and macro regime fit at 7/20.. Look at the math on DKS: paying 14.9x trailing P/E for 11.2% ROIC and 6.4% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Other Specialty Stores demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $126.58 before getting long.

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