Dick's Sporting Goods reported results above expectations for 1Q24. In particular, investors welcomed the raising of full-year forecasts. The company highlighted strong demand for its goods, which in a still heavily inflationary environment is a positive surprise.
At the revenue level, the company achieved $3.02bn (+6.2% y-o-y). Comparable sales grew by 5.3% y/y (versus the 2.4% expected by consensus).
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At the net profit level, the company reported a 10% y-o-y decline to $275m, translating into earnings per share of $3.3. Despite the y/y decline, the company strongly beat market expectations of $2.96.
Results for 1Q24. Source: Dick's Sporting Goods
Although the company's results ultimately came in better than expected, the real fuel for the upside in pre-market trading was the full year outlook. The company raised its 2024 revenue projections to between $13.1bn and $13.2bn. Dick's Sporting Goods' expected EPS is $13.35-13.75 (previous: $12.85-13.25). Furthermore, the company expects comparable sales demand to increase by 2-3%, a 100 bps increase in projections over the previous forecast.
The company has increased its forecasts in anticipation of continued high demand for its products, particularly in the sneakers segment. At the same time, according to management statements, it plans to continually increase its market position, which can be seen in its expanding shop network. Dick's Sporting Goods opened two new shops in 1Q24 and plans to open six more in 2024. On top of this, the company has opened three Golf Galaxy Performance Centers and plans to increase this number by a further seven.
Dick's Sporting Goods' stock was up almost 8% in pre-opening trade in response to the results and elevated forecasts.
Dick's Sporting Goods is up more than 7% in pre-opening market trading. This brought it back to similar levels as after the previous report. In the previous quarter, after a positive surprise, the stock continued to rise by around 7% before it recorded a decline. Source: xStation
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