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Investing.com - Loop Capital has raised its price target on Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) to $215.00 from $180.00 while maintaining a Hold rating on the stock. The sporting goods retailer, currently trading at $214.79 with a market capitalization of $17.2 billion, maintains strong financial health according to InvestingPro analysis.
The price target increase follows Loop Capital’s recent call with former Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) marketing executive Simone Griffith to discuss Dick’s pending acquisition of Foot Locker.
Loop Capital analyst Anthony Chukumba reported feeling "considerably more positive" about the deal after the conversation, particularly noting that Griffith "unequivocally stated she would have advised Dick’s to acquire Foot Locker."
According to Loop Capital’s research note, Griffith believes the resulting scale and vendor leverage from the acquisition "far outweighs the integration risk" involved in the deal.
Despite the higher price target, Loop Capital maintained its Hold rating on Dick’s Sporting Goods, citing "current valuation levels," and indicated it continues to prefer Academy Sports and Outdoors for investors seeking exposure to the sporting goods retail sector.
In other recent news, Dick’s Sporting Goods announced it has withdrawn its pre-merger notification related to its planned acquisition of Foot Locker. This decision allows the Federal Trade Commission more time to review the proposed merger, with plans to resubmit the notification soon. Meanwhile, Dick’s Sporting Goods has extended its partnership with the Women’s National Basketball Association through the 2028 season. This agreement solidifies Dick’s role as the Official Sporting Goods Retailer for the WNBA and specific teams like the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx.
UBS has reiterated its Buy rating on Dick’s Sporting Goods, setting a price target of $225. The firm notes the retailer’s market share expansion opportunities, despite uncertainties surrounding the Foot Locker acquisition. Similarly, DA Davidson has maintained its Buy rating with a $230 price target, highlighting the positive impact of Nike (NYSE:NKE)’s recent earnings results. Both investment firms see potential value creation for Dick’s Sporting Goods despite market concerns.
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