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DKS · Annual meeting · Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Dick's Sporting Goods Inc

10 nominees · 4 ballot items.

Election of eleven directors; advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation for 2025; ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026; and a stockholder proposal requesting a report on women’s rights related business risk and decision framework.

Market cap
$19.4B
1Y TSR
+9.8%
Board grade
B+
Record date
Apr 13, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jun 10, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot4

  1. 1

    Election of eleven (11) directors named in the proxy statement, each for a term that expires in 2027

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Re-election of eleven incumbent directors to serve one-year terms expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting.

  2. 2

    Non-binding advisory vote to approve compensation of named executive officers for 2025

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    An advisory (non-binding) 'say-on-pay' vote asking shareholders to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

    More detail

    This management proposal requests an annual non-binding advisory approval of the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers (NEOs) for fiscal 2025 as disclosed in the proxy materials. Management seeks shareholder approval to demonstrate support for its executive pay programs, which it describes as designed to attract, motivate, reward and retain executives through a mix of fixed and incentive-based compensation tied to financial, operational and strategic goals. The Company emphasizes pay-for-performance features including short-term and long-term incentive plans with threshold gates, capped payouts, and metrics such as Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT, Adjusted Net Sales, External Merchandise Margin and eCommerce Comp Sales Growth measured over varying periods. The advisory vote is non-binding but the Compensation Committee and Board intend to consider results when setting future pay policies and awards; the Company notes strong prior support (over 98% approval in 2025) as context. The Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR, arguing that the compensation structure aligns executives’ interests with stockholders, balances short- and long-term incentives, and includes governance safeguards (stock ownership guidelines, clawbacks, limits on hedging/pledging, no excessive severance). Important context includes recent compensation adjustments (base salary and target incentive increases for certain NEOs in 2026), sizable equity awards tied to multi-year performance, and the integration of Foot Locker which affected 2025 performance and disclosures. While proponents of stronger shareholder influence may point to pay quantum or the discretion retained by the Compensation Committee, the Company presents a structured, metric-driven program and asks shareholders to endorse it to validate its approach to executive remuneration.

  3. 3

    Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the Audit Committee’s appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.

  4. 4

    Stockholder Proposal - Request for Report on Women’s Rights Related Business Risk and Decision Framework (if properly presented

    Shareholder — The National Center for Public Policy ResearchBoard: AGAINST

    A shareholder-proposed resolution requesting a report assessing whether business decisions involving transgenderism have been informed by a sex-based definition of 'woman' and by an assessment of attendant risks to females.

    More detail

    The shareholder proposal, submitted by the National Center for Public Policy Research, asks the Company to prepare a report assessing whether business decisions involving transgenderism have been informed by a sex-based definition of 'woman' (limited to adult females) and by an analysis of risks to females in private spaces and sports. The proponent contends that the Company’s partnerships (e.g., with GLSEN and Catalyst), alleged internal policies and external ratings (e.g., 1792 Exchange 'High Risk') indicate prioritization of transgender considerations that may harm female athletes’ safety, privacy, and fair competition and thereby expose the Company to reputational, financial, and legal risk. The requested change is narrow but politically charged: it asks for an explicit, sex-based definitional framework and a risk assessment report. Management’s counter-argument is that the Company already evaluates legal, reputational, and operational risks through its Board and committee oversight, its Executive Risk & Compliance Committee, legal team, and existing policies, and that the requested report would be duplicative and not add useful information for stockholders. The Board also emphasizes the Company’s mission, philanthropic programs, EEO and vendor policies, and existing risk governance as evidence that the company addresses these matters appropriately. Company-specific context includes public commitments to support women and girls in sports, recent integration activities (e.g., Foot Locker acquisition) that drive operational focus, and the general sensitivity and regulatory complexity around transgender issues which involve evolving laws and potential litigation. For investors, the controversy raises questions about reputational risk, customer and employee relations, and potential regulatory exposure; the Board’s position is that oversight mechanisms and disclosures already address material risks and therefore it recommends voting against the proposal.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot10

Independent
Tenure on this board
12.4 yrs
Also a director at
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Independent
Tenure on this board
22.6 yrs
Also a director at
Conagra Brands Inc (CAG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.8 yrs
Also a director at
Bj's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.8 yrs
Also a director at
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Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP9.0%8,073,750$1.6B
2BlackRock, Inc.4.1%3,625,233$719M
3FMR LLC4.0%3,578,969$710M
4VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC3.7%3,317,848$658M
5VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC3.2%2,858,581$567M
6BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/3.0%2,671,891$530M
7STATE STREET CORP2.7%2,403,731$480M
8BlackRock, Inc.2.2%1,948,124$386M
9Sachem Head Capital Management LPActivist1.8%1,605,000$318M
10Darsana Capital Partners LP1.5%1,375,000$273M
Filings

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Dick's Sporting Goods Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (DKS) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
What is the record date for the Dick's Sporting Goods Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Dick's Sporting Goods Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, April 13, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Dick's Sporting Goods Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the Dick's Sporting Goods Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Dick's Sporting Goods Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Dick's Sporting Goods Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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