Dick's Sporting Goods released earnings guidance for 2026, projecting earnings per share between $13.50 and $14.50 as the company continues integrating its Foot Locker acquisition.

The sporting goods retailer is navigating the complexities of merging operations with Foot Locker, which it acquired as part of a strategic expansion into the athletic footwear market. The integration process involves combining supply chains, store operations, and corporate functions between the two retail brands.

Dick's expects comparable sales growth of 2-4% during this period, indicating modest expansion as the company works to realize synergies from the merger. The guidance reflects management's outlook for the combined entity's performance as integration efforts progress.

The Foot Locker acquisition represents a significant strategic shift for Dick's, expanding its footprint in the athletic footwear segment and adding hundreds of retail locations to its portfolio. The merger aims to strengthen Dick's position in the competitive sporting goods retail market.

Investors and analysts will be monitoring the company's execution of the integration plan and its ability to achieve the projected financial targets while managing the operational challenges of combining two major retail operations.