DICK'S Sporting Goods Delivers Record-Setting Fourth Quarter Sales for the DICK'S Business

Guides to Growth in Sales and Profitability in 2026

Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:00pm

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DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc., a leading global sports retailer, reported strong sales and earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended January 31, 2026. The company delivered 3.1% fourth quarter comparable sales growth for the DICK'S Business and expects full year 2026 consolidated operating income to be in the range of $1.71 to 1.83 billion.

Why it matters

DICK'S Sporting Goods has faced some challenges in recent years, including competition from online retailers and changing consumer preferences. However, the company's acquisition of Foot Locker in 2025 and its focus on strategic initiatives like the expansion of its DICK'S House of Sport and DICK'S Field House concepts appear to be paying off, with the company guiding to continued growth in sales and profitability in 2026.

The details

DICK'S Sporting Goods delivered 4.5% full year 2025 comparable sales growth for the DICK'S Business, driven by growth in average ticket and transactions. The company also opened 16 House of Sport locations and 15 DICK'S Field House locations during 2025, and plans to open approximately 14 additional House of Sport locations and approximately 22 additional DICK'S Field House locations in 2026. The company's acquisition of Foot Locker in 2025 is also expected to contribute to the company's growth, with the Foot Locker Business expected to return to both top-line and bottom-line growth in 2026.

  • DICK'S Sporting Goods delivered 3.1% fourth quarter comparable sales growth for the DICK'S Business.
  • DICK'S Sporting Goods opened 16 House of Sport locations and 15 DICK'S Field House locations during 2025.
  • DICK'S Sporting Goods plans to open approximately 14 additional House of Sport locations and approximately 22 additional DICK'S Field House locations in 2026.
  • DICK'S Sporting Goods expects full year 2026 consolidated operating income to be in the range of $1.71 to 1.83 billion.
  • DICK'S Sporting Goods expects the Foot Locker Business to return to both top-line and bottom-line growth in 2026.

The players

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.

A leading global sports retailer that operates the DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Going Going Gone!, and Public Lands banners, as well as the experiential retail concepts DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center. The company also owns and operates the Foot Locker Business, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS and atmos.

Foot Locker, Inc.

A leading footwear and apparel retailer that DICK'S Sporting Goods acquired in 2025.

Ed Stack

Executive Chairman of DICK'S Sporting Goods.

Lauren Hobart

President and Chief Executive Officer of DICK'S Sporting Goods.

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What they’re saying

“2025 was another strong year for the DICK'S Business, with growth in comps and EPS exceeding our expectations. We've now owned the Foot Locker Business for about six months and our excitement and our conviction in the long‑term opportunity continue to grow.”

— Ed Stack, Executive Chairman

“We're very proud of our company's Q4 results. In the DICK'S Business, our strong execution powered a great holiday season and another strong quarter with comp growth over 3% and double-digit non-GAAP EPS growth.”

— Lauren Hobart, President and Chief Executive Officer

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The takeaway

DICK'S Sporting Goods has successfully navigated the challenges of the pandemic and the changing retail landscape, delivering strong financial results and positioning itself for continued growth through strategic initiatives like the expansion of its experiential retail concepts and the acquisition of Foot Locker. The company's focus on providing a compelling shopping experience for its customers and its commitment to community-based values have been key to its success.