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Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. (DKS) maintains this centralized news hub for tracking official corporate developments across its retail operations. Investors and industry observers will find verified updates including quarterly earnings disclosures, strategic partnerships, product line expansions, and community initiatives.
The resource aggregates press releases and market-moving announcements from Dick's multi-channel retail network, which spans specialty concepts like Golf Galaxy and House of Sport alongside its core sporting goods business. Content focuses on operational developments rather than financial analysis, serving as a foundation for independent research.
Key update categories include leadership changes, store format innovations, e-commerce enhancements, and youth sports sponsorships. All materials maintain timestamped accuracy while avoiding forward-looking statements, aligning with regulatory standards for corporate communications.
Bookmark this page to monitor how Dick's Sporting Goods continues adapting its omnichannel strategy to evolving consumer preferences in athletic apparel and equipment retail. For historical context, cross-reference announcements with the company's SEC filings and annual reports.
Maxfli, a golf brand owned by DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), has announced a new partnership with renowned golf instructor Sean Foley, who will serve as brand ambassador and exclusively play the Maxfli Tour X ball. Foley, known for coaching elite players like Tiger Woods and Lydia Ko, joins existing Maxfli ambassadors Ben Griffin and Lexi Thompson.
The 2025 Maxfli Tour Series features enhanced technology, including increased mantle layer firmness for better distance and center of gravity improvements for putting consistency. The Tour X model specifically incorporates a new 336 Dimple Pattern for more penetrating ball flight. The balls are sold exclusively at DICK'S Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy locations.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2024, achieving its largest sales quarter in company history with a 6.4% Q4 comparable sales growth. The company delivered full-year 2024 earnings per diluted share of $14.05, up 15% from $12.18 in 2023.
Key developments include:
- Full-year 2024 comparable sales growth of 5.2%, driven by growth in average ticket and transactions
- Opened seven House of Sport and 15 DICK'S Field House locations in 2024
- Plans to open approximately 16 House of Sport and 18 Field House locations in 2025
- Board authorized 10% increase in quarterly dividend to $1.2125 per share
- New five-year share repurchase program of up to $3 billion announced
For 2025, the company expects comparable sales growth of 1.0% to 3.0% and earnings per diluted share between $13.80 and $14.40.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) has scheduled its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results announcement for March 11th, 2025, before market opening. A conference call discussing the results will be held at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day.
The call will be webcast through the company's Investor Relations website at investors.dicks.com, with playback available for approximately twelve months. Participants are advised to register and install necessary audio software at least fifteen minutes before the call.
DICK'S operates over 850 stores across various brands including DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, and Going Going Gone!, along with online platforms and mobile apps. The company also owns DICK'S House of Sport, Golf Galaxy Performance Center, and GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) announced the expansion of its internal influencer program, the DICK'S Varsity Team, opening it to the public. The program, previously to employees, will now accept applications from sports and social media enthusiasts until February 27, 2025.
Selected team members will create original social media content in collaboration with DICK'S and its top brands, receiving benefits including paid contracts, monthly DICK'S gift cards, and opportunities for brand exposure. Olympic gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall, Paralympic gold medalist Hunter Woodhall, and the Cavinder twins will serve as mentors.
Since its 2023 internal launch, the program has generated over 1,000 pieces of content with 38 million impressions, featuring in 10 campaigns for DICK'S and national brands like Away, Carhartt, New Balance, and Brooks.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation have announced a commitment of over $10 million to support communities affected by wildfires in California and flooding in North Carolina. The aid package includes:
- In-kind donations worth over $8 million in clothing, footwear, and sporting goods equipment
- $1 million donation to the American Red Cross
- Customer donation matching program running from Jan. 27 through Feb. 22, 2025, expected to reach nearly $1 million
- 'LA Strong' merchandise collection sales benefiting the American Red Cross and LA Fire Department Foundation
The company is also providing direct support to affected employees through its Teammate Relief Fund and has granted $100,000 in Sports Matter grants to youth sports teams in Asheville and surrounding communities.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) has secured an exclusive multi-year sponsorship with The University of Texas Athletics, becoming the 'Official Sporting Goods Retailer of the Texas Longhorns.' The partnership includes co-branding rights with the Texas Longhorns logo, student-athlete NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) collaborations, and game sponsorships across various sports.
The agreement features prominent marketing activations, including game sponsorships for basketball, baseball, softball, and volleyball throughout the 2024-25 athletics year. DICK'S will be the presenting sponsor of Hook 'Em Herd, a pre-game experience at football games, and will have activations at Bevo Blvd. The company will also sponsor Texas Football Coaches' Clinics for high school coaches.
The partnership enables Longhorn student-athletes to promote DICK'S through in-store appearances and content creation across social media channels and the Longhorn Network streaming platform.
DICK'S Sporting Goods highlights the success of its Girls' Power Panel, launched in 2021 to empower young female athletes. The program, which expanded to 21 participants aged 15-18 in 2023, provides girls a platform to influence sports-related decisions and company initiatives.
Panel members participate in monthly sessions with internal teams, collaborate with national brands on product offerings, and support The DICK'S Foundation's community initiatives. The program kicked off in Phoenix during WNBA All-Star weekend, focusing on building confidence and leadership skills while helping overcome barriers for girls and women in sports.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) has launched its second Holiday Shopping Sprint campaign featuring Xavier Worthy, the NFL Scouting Combine 40-yard dash record holder. The initiative provided $2,500 worth of holiday gifts to two selected winners in the Kansas City area, with Worthy personally shopping and delivering the items.
The company offers various shopping options including free shipping for ScoreCard members on orders over $49, guaranteed holiday delivery by 12/24 for orders placed by 12/18, one-hour in-store pickup, ship-to-home service, and same-day delivery in select markets. This follows last year's campaign featuring WNBA star Kelsey Plum.
DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation has renewed its support for the Anchorage Girls High School Hockey program with a $100,000 Sports Matter Grant and new equipment. This follows their initial $200,000 grant in 2013 when the program faced closure due to budget cuts. The current season costs approximately $80,000, with coaches volunteering their time to keep the program running.
Program alumni Gabi Gibson and Steinhilpert presented the grant, which includes new Bauer equipment such as helmets, gloves, water bottles, neck guards, elbow pads, sticks, and jerseys. Program director Brian Gross indicated the funding would sustain the program for four to five years. This initiative is part of The DICK'S Foundation's Sports Matter Program, which has invested over $100 million to support youth sports participation over the past decade.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) reported strong Q3 2024 results with net sales of $3.06 billion and earnings per diluted share of $2.75. The company achieved 4.2% comparable sales growth despite a calendar shift impact of approximately $105 million. Year-to-date performance showed 4.7% comparable sales growth and earnings per diluted share of $10.43. Based on strong performance, DKS raised its full-year 2024 guidance, projecting comparable sales growth of 3.6% to 4.2% and earnings per diluted share of $13.65 to $13.95. The company continues to invest in strategic initiatives like House of Sport and DICK'S Field House concepts.
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