DICK’S Sporting Goods (DKS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call May 28, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. My name is Krista, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the DICK'S Sporting Goods First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, there will be a question and answer session. Thank you. And I would now like to tu ...

Core Insights - Walmart and Target are both major players in the retail sector, with Walmart being the largest retailer globally, known for its scale and competitive pricing, while Target focuses on affordable style and curated merchandising [1][2] - As of 2025, both companies are facing challenges from cautious consumer spending and e-commerce competition, with Walmart emphasizing its strengths in grocery and logistics, and Target working on recovering from margin pressures [2][3] Walmart's Performance - Walmart's diversified business model and multi-channel revenue approach, including physical stores, e-commerce, advertising, and memberships, provide a strong foundation for long-term growth [6][10] - In Q1 of fiscal 2026, Walmart's advertising revenues increased by 50%, and membership income grew by 14.8%, indicating a successful shift towards higher-margin services [7] - Global e-commerce sales rose by 22% in Q1 of fiscal 2026, supported by improved last-mile delivery infrastructure aiming for same-day delivery to 95% of U.S. households [8] - Despite a strong start in 2025, Walmart has identified potential headwinds from tariffs and economic uncertainty, but its expanding e-commerce and high-margin segments offer resilience [9][10] Target's Performance - Target is focusing on operational discipline and customer value, showing signs of stabilization after previous challenges, with delivery speeds improving by 20% and same-day services increasing over 35% in Q1 of fiscal 2025 [11] - However, total sales declined by 2.8% in the same quarter, with a 3.8% drop in comparable sales and a 2.4% decrease in traffic, indicating ongoing struggles in discretionary categories [12] - Adjusted EPS fell to $1.30 from $2.03 year-over-year, with management projecting a low single-digit decline in full-year sales and revising EPS guidance to $7 to $9 due to macroeconomic headwinds [13][14] Comparative Analysis - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Walmart's fiscal 2026 EPS is steady at $2.59, reflecting a projected growth of 3.2% year-over-year, while Target's EPS estimate for fiscal 2025 has decreased by 9.6% to $7.72, indicating a decline of 12.9% [15][17] - Over the past 12 months, Walmart's stock has returned 47.3%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 9.3% increase, while Target's stock has declined by 35.1% [18] - Walmart trades at a forward P/E ratio of 35.82x, compared to Target's 12x, reflecting stronger earnings visibility and market confidence in Walmart's performance [19] Conclusion - Target's strategic investments in digital capabilities and store enhancements are overshadowed by margin pressures and weak discretionary demand, while Walmart is positioned as a more stable investment with consistent earnings growth and strong omnichannel execution [20]

Total revenue in the year of $1,076.8 million, an increase of 18% year-over-yearTotal revenue in the quarter of $253.4 million, grew 10% year-over-year Gross margin improved to 44%, with gross profit increasing 12% year-over-yearMonthly ARPU1 grew 13% year-over-year to ~$489 while subscription ARPU1 grew 11%Repurchased ~18.7 million shares, or ~12% of total shares outstanding, for proceeds of ~$219 million in last 12 months2Lightspeed reports in US dollars and in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards.MO ...

As DICK’S Sporting Goods Inc. (DKS) prepares to announce its first-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings on May 28, investors are closely watching for insights into its performance this season.DKS is expected to register a year-over-year sales increase in the quarter under review. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $3.12 billion, indicating a rise of 3.4% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. However, the consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $3.24 per share, which indicates a dip o ...

Core Insights - Ulta Beauty's stock has increased by 12.9% over the past month, while the industry and S&P 500 have grown by 16.1% and 15.4% respectively, prompting investors to consider whether to hold or take profits [1] Company Strategy and Performance - Ulta Beauty has transformed the beauty industry by combining mass, prestige, and luxury brands in an accessible shopping environment, which has driven significant profitable growth [3] - The company maintains a balanced approach between online and physical stores, with e-commerce sales growing mid-single digits in Q4 of fiscal 2024, reflecting a shift towards digital beauty shopping [4] - The skincare category has seen mid-single-digit comparable sales growth in Q4 of fiscal 2024, driven by strong demand for body care and new brands like Sol de Janeiro, Naturium, and TATCHA [5] Challenges and Concerns - The fourth-quarter results revealed a mid-single-digit decline in comparable sales for the makeup category, primarily due to softness in mass makeup, which is critical for driving traffic and sales [6] - Rising operating expenses are a concern, with SG&A expenses increasing to 23.4% of net sales in Q4 of fiscal 2024, up from 23.1% the previous year, and expected to rise approximately 10% in fiscal 2025 due to strategic investments and higher payroll costs [7][8] Valuation - Ulta Beauty is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings multiple of 17.38X, which is above the industry average of 16.81X, indicating potential overvaluation relative to its fundamentals [9] Investment Outlook - The recent stock rally reflects investor optimism driven by strong skincare performance, a resilient omnichannel strategy, and ongoing innovation, but challenges in the makeup category and rising expenses suggest the stock may be pricing in near-term perfection [12]

Core Insights - Codere Online has launched a commemorative jersey for Club de Futbol Monterrey as part of the club's 80th Anniversary celebrations and its participation in the 2025 Club World Cup [1][7] - The Codere logo will be prominently displayed on the front of the Monterrey Football Club's jersey during the tournament, which features 32 teams [2] - An advertising campaign will be initiated by Codere Online and Rayados to promote the tournament and the club's anniversary across various media channels [3] Company and Industry Overview - Codere Online is a leading online gaming operator in Spain and Latin America, offering online sports betting and casino services through its website and mobile applications [9] - The company operates in key markets including Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Panama, and Argentina, and is part of the Codere Group, which has a strong physical presence in these regions [9][10] - Codere Group has over four decades of experience in the entertainment and leisure industry, being a significant player in the private gaming sector across Europe and Latin America [10]

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS) has announced select preliminary results for first-quarter fiscal 2025. For the same quarter, management expects a comparable sales increase of 4.5%, higher than our model prediction of 2.1% growth. DKS envisions earnings per share (EPS) of $3.24 and adjusted EPS of $3.37. Adjusted EPS view is higher than $3.30 earned in the year-earlier quarter and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.21.(See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.)DICK'S Sporting is ...

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS) has been making smart moves to enrich the customer experience. DKS is emphasizing the omnichannel experience to drive solid athlete engagement.In a latest announcement, DKS and athletic shoes and apparel retailer Foot Locker (FL) unveiled a definitive merger agreement, which states that the former will buy the latter for an equity value of almost $2.4 billion and an enterprise value of roughly $2.5 billion.The proposed merger deal highlights a key strategic milestone for DI ...

Core Insights - The company reported a decline in sales for Q1 2025, with group sales decreasing by 10.9% to €221.4 million compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting a challenging European economic environment [6][10] - The cumulative free cash flow (FCF) target has been extended to €100 million over four years instead of three, indicating a cautious approach amid ongoing market uncertainties [2][7] - The CEO highlighted encouraging results in Southern Europe, while noting a slow rebound in demand in France due to consumer uncertainty and delayed discretionary spending [5][10] Sales Performance - Group sales in Q1 2025 were €221.4 million, down from €248.4 million in Q1 2024, marking a 10.9% decrease [6] - Sales in France fell by 11.8%, while international sales decreased by 9.8%, with Spain and Italy showing more favorable performance [10] - Online sales decreased by 17.6% to €58.8 million, primarily due to a drop in paid traffic as marketing investments were reallocated [7][9] Transformation Plan - The "Inspire Everyday Transformation Plan" is being enhanced to improve customer experience and adapt to market conditions [4][5] - New product ranges and extensions are being introduced, including bathroom products and pet-related items, to enrich the product offering [7][8] - The company is focusing on supply chain optimization through AI tools to improve delivery times and product availability [7] Store Performance - Store sales fell by 8.2%, with a like-for-like decline of 5.7%, indicating some improvement in performance compared to previous periods [7][9] - Renovated stores and revamped shopping center concepts are outperforming the overall network by nearly 15 percentage points [7] - The total number of stores at the end of March 2025 was 333, including affiliates and franchisees [9]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Full year fiscal 2025 revenue reached a record $1,900,000,000, reflecting a $1,000,000,000 increase over the last four fiscal years [8] - Earnings per diluted share grew by 23% to $5.88, an increase of $1.08 over the prior year [8] - Fourth quarter total revenue increased by 17%, with earnings per diluted share at $1.22 compared to $0.96 in the prior year [9][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated same store sales increased by 6% in the fourth quarter, with brick-and-mortar sales up 5.5% and e-commerce sales up 9.8% [9][10] - Merchandise margin expanded by 210 basis points in the fourth quarter and by 130 basis points for the full year [21][25] - Exclusive brand penetration increased to 38.6% for fiscal 2025, with a growth of 1,500 basis points over the last four years [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company opened 60 new stores in fiscal 2025, expanding its footprint into four new states, ending the year with 459 stores [14] - The customer loyalty database grew by 14% year-over-year, reaching 9,600,000 active customers [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to open 65 to 70 new stores in fiscal 2026, maintaining a growth rate of 15% [15] - The strategy includes a focus on exclusive brands and managing pricing in response to tariff impacts [12][22] - The company aims to maintain merchandise margin rates while potentially sacrificing some margin to gain market share [23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating ongoing uncertainties related to tariffs and consumer demand [10][29] - The company anticipates a potential decline in merchandise margin in the second half of fiscal 2026 due to tariff impacts [22][29] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining strong customer relationships and brand loyalty as key drivers for future growth [18][35] Other Important Information - The company has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $200,000,000, reflecting confidence in cash flow generation [34] - The company expects to face a tariff impact of approximately $8,000,000 in fiscal 2026, with strategies in place to mitigate this [11][41] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on April and May same store sales? - Management noted strong sales trends in the first quarter, with a guidance of plus 6% for the entire quarter, consistent with Q4 [38][40] Question: Can you elaborate on pricing power for the Boot Barn brand? - Management indicated that they have seen good pricing power, with typical price increases absorbed by customers, but expect some elasticity of demand due to mid-single-digit price increases [41][42] Question: What about product shortages from China? - Management stated that only 5% of exclusive brand products are sourced from China, with efforts to diversify production to other countries [48][49] Question: How do you plan to leverage SG&A expenses? - Management expects to leverage SG&A through normalized incentive compensation and lower legal expenses, benefiting from new store openings [78] Question: What is the outlook for merchandise margins? - Management anticipates strong margins in the first half of fiscal 2026 but expects pressure in the second half due to tariffs [70][71] Question: How is the competitive landscape behaving? - Management noted that larger competitors remain rational, while smaller mom-and-pop retailers may face challenges due to price increases [90][91]