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Dicks Sporting Goods Inc (DKS)

736 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in DKS. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +1
Streak
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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — DKS

Based on 741 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DKS than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
741 hedge funds hold DKS right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+42 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

380 buying368 selling
Last quarter: 380 funds bought or added vs 368 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 120 → 103 → 125 → 113. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 20% new
462 out of 741 hedge funds have held DKS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~113 new funds/quarter

88 → 120 → 103 → 125 → 113 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 120 → 103 → 125 → 113. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 773 holders: 515 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 85 entered 1–2 years ago, and 173 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
60 of 731 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in DKS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — DKS

In 2026 Q1, 380 hedge funds were net buyers of DKS (113 opened a new position, 267 added to an existing one), while 368 reduced or exited (256 trimmed, 112 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 49% of total institutional value in DKS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 741.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DKS

How many hedge funds hold DKS — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of DKS vs. share price

Market Analysis: DKS

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Dicks Sporting Goods Inc (DKS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much DKS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 75d ago
DKS
+11.4%
XLY
+7.0%

DKS outperformed XLY by +4.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
DKS
+2.7%
XLY
+0.1%

Since the filing became public, DKS outperformed XLY by +2.6% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

47 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: DKS
736 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 736 740 -0.54%
13F Shares 67M 71M -4.42%
Total Value $13.02B $13.89B -6.3%
New Positions 110 125 -15
Increased Positions 253 236 +17
Closed Positions 114 106 +8
Reduced Positions 250 275 -25
Total Calls 20 26 -23.08%
Total Puts 22 30 -26.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.1 1.15 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

736 + investors

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Top 25 DKS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Stadium Capital Management LLC 17.25% 35,319 $7.0M
2 Tensile Capital Management LP 10.16% 357,844 $71.0M
3 Sachem Head Capital Management LP 7.67% 1,605,000 $318.3M
4 Browning West LP 7.48% 610,000 $121.0M
5 HS Management Partners, LLC 6.08% 87,678 $17.4M
6 Darsana Capital Partners LP 5.81% 1,375,000 $272.6M
7 Ananym Capital Management, LP 5.49% 72,580 $14.4M
8 Diversified Investment Strategies, LLC 5.19% 40,975 $8.1M
9 Bayberry Capital Partners LP 4.91% 80,000 $15.9M
10 McBroom & Associates, LLC 4.11% 37,215 $7.4M
11 Hamlin Capital Management, LLC 3.18% 663,898 $131.6M
12 Senvest Management, LLC 2.79% 423,451 $84.0M
13 Goodnow Investment Group, LLC 2.75% 126,770 $25.1M
14 Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch Inc. 2.61% 127,990 $25.4M
15 Maverick Capital Ltd 2.39% 1,044,903 $207.2M
16 Zuckerman Investment Group, LLC 2.31% 124,036 $24.6M
17 Impala Asset Management LLC 2.08% 22,500 $4.5M
18 Kerusso Capital Management LLC 1.83% 18,400 $3.6M
19 Atreides Management, LP 1.79% 452,531 $89.7M
20 Glenview Capital Management, LLC 1.49% 298,911 $59.3M
21 Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich 1.49% 305,058 $60.5M
22 Dupree Financial Group, LLC 1.48% 18,543 $3.7M
23 Significant Wealth Partners LLC 1.43% 5,866 $1.2M
24 D.B. Root & Company, LLC 1.28% 26,953 $5.3M
25 Peregrine Asset Advisers, Inc. 1.26% 23,626 $4.7M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Dicks Sporting Goods Inc (DKS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DKS?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DKS than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for DKS?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 380 funds bought or added vs 368 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for DKS holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 60 of 731 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in DKS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held DKS?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 462 out of 741 hedge funds have held DKS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Dicks Sporting Goods Inc (DKS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DKS has moved +2.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), DKS has gained +11.4% vs +7.0% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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