It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS). Shares have added about 1.4% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Dick's due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, estimates revision have trended downward during the past month.
VGM Scores
Currently, Dick's has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with a D. However, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Dick's has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry Player
Dick's is part of the Zacks Retail - Miscellaneous industry. Over the past month, Bath & Body Works (BBWI), a stock from the same industry, has gained 2.5%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended January 2025 more than a month ago.
Bath & Body Works reported revenues of $2.79 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -4.3%. EPS of $2.09 for the same period compares with $2.06 a year ago.
Bath & Body Works is expected to post earnings of $0.42 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +10.5%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Bath & Body Works. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of A.
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