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Executive chair of DICK'S (NYSE: DKS) sells 210,478 shares after option exercise

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DICK'S Sporting Goods Executive Chairman Edward W. Stack exercised stock options covering 210,478 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $32.77 per share, then sold the same number of shares in open-market transactions on the same date.

The sales were executed in several trades at prices ranging from about $195.77 to $200.02 per share, leaving Stack with 6,549,026 common shares held directly. He also reports additional indirect holdings through grantor retained annuity trusts holding 1,411,383, 2,000,000, and 1,000,000 shares of Class B common stock, which carry ten votes per share and are convertible into common stock.

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Insider STACK EDWARD W
Role Executive Chairman
Sold 210,478 shs ($41.61M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Stock Option (Right to Buy) 210,478 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share 210,478 $32.77 $6.90M
Sale Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share 11,832 $195.77 $2.32M
Sale Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share 73,136 $197.01 $14.41M
Sale Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share 86,848 $197.84 $17.18M
Sale Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share 22,722 $198.65 $4.51M
Sale Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share 15,940 $200.02 $3.19M
holding Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share -- -- --
holding Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share -- -- --
holding Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 6,759,504 shares (Direct); Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 1,411,383 shares (Indirect, By grantor retained annuity trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The exercise price shown has been adjusted from the grant date exercise price due to the special cash dividend paid by Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (the "Company") on September 24, 2021, which was required by the Company's Amended and Restated 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan. Amount includes 5,281,431 shares of Class B common stock (the "Class B Common Stock"), which is not registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Holders of Class B Common Stock have identical rights to holders of common stock, except that holders of Class B Common Stock are entitled to 10 votes for each share held of record. Each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible at any time, at the option of the holder, into one share of common stock. These sales were executed in a series of transactions with a price range of $195.36 to $196.3415, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any security holder of the Company, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote. These sales were executed in a series of transactions with a price range of $196.3566 to $197.3534, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any security holder of the Company, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote. These sales were executed in a series of transactions with a price range of $197.36 to $198.35, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any security holder of the Company, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote. These sales were executed in a series of transactions with a price range of $198.36 to $199.2614, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any security holder of the Company, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote. These sales were executed in a series of transactions with a price range of $199.4079 to $200.36, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any security holder of the Company, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote. Amount includes 1,411,383 shares of Class B Common Stock, which is not registered under the Exchange Act. These shares are held by the Edward W. Stack Grantor Retained Annuity Trust XI. Amount includes 2,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, which is not registered under the Exchange Act. These shares are held by the Edward W. Stack Grantor Retained Annuity Trust XII. Amount includes 1,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, which is not registered under the Exchange Act. These shares are held by the Edward W. Stack Grantor Retained Annuity Trust XIII. The option vested in four equal installments on April 3, 2020, April 3, 2021, April 3, 2022 and April 3, 2023.
Options exercised 210,478 shares Stock option exercise into common stock
Option exercise price $32.77 per share Exercise price for 210,478-share option
Shares sold at $195.77 11,832 shares Open-market sale of common stock
Shares sold at $197.01 73,136 shares Open-market sale of common stock
Shares sold at $197.84 86,848 shares Open-market sale of common stock
Shares sold at $198.65 22,722 shares Open-market sale of common stock
Shares sold at $200.02 15,940 shares Open-market sale of common stock
Direct holdings after transactions 6,549,026 shares Common stock held directly by Edward W. Stack
grantor retained annuity trust financial
"These shares are held by the Edward W. Stack Grantor Retained Annuity Trust XI."
A grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) is an estate-planning tool where the person who creates the trust transfers assets into it but receives fixed cash payments (an annuity) from the trust for a set number of years; whatever remains after that term passes to designated beneficiaries. It matters to investors because it can shift future appreciation of assets out of the creator’s taxable estate—like putting an asset into a timed vending machine that pays you fixed amounts while any extra value that grows inside the machine goes to heirs with reduced gift or estate tax consequences.
Class B common stock financial
"Amount includes 5,281,431 shares of Class B common stock..."
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
special cash dividend financial
"adjusted from the grant date exercise price due to the special cash dividend..."
A special cash dividend is a one-time, extra cash payment a company gives to its shareholders in addition to its regular dividends, like a bonus check sent out when a business has more cash than usual. It matters to investors because it delivers immediate cash value, can signal that the company has strong short-term cash or limited opportunities to reinvest, and typically reduces the company’s cash reserves and may affect the stock price and tax treatment for recipients.
exercise price financial
"The exercise price shown has been adjusted from the grant date exercise price..."
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
stock option (right to buy) financial
"security_title: "Stock Option (Right to Buy)""
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
STACK EDWARD W

(Last)(First)(Middle)
345 COURT STREET

(Street)
CORAOPOLIS PENNSYLVANIA 15108

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. [ DKS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Executive Chairman
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share03/31/2026M210,478A$32.77(1)6,759,504(2)D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share03/31/2026S11,832D$195.77(3)6,747,672(2)D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share03/31/2026S73,136D$197.01(4)6,674,536(2)D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share03/31/2026S86,848D$197.84(5)6,587,688(2)D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share03/31/2026S22,722D$198.65(6)6,564,966(2)D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share03/31/2026S15,940D$200.02(7)6,549,026(2)D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share1,411,383(8)IBy grantor retained annuity trust
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share2,000,000(9)IBy grantor retained annuity trust
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share1,000,000(10)IBy grantor retained annuity trust
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy)$32.77(1)03/31/2026M210,478 (11)04/03/2026Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share210,478$0.000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The exercise price shown has been adjusted from the grant date exercise price due to the special cash dividend paid by Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (the "Company") on September 24, 2021, which was required by the Company's Amended and Restated 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan.
2. Amount includes 5,281,431 shares of Class B common stock (the "Class B Common Stock"), which is not registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Holders of Class B Common Stock have identical rights to holders of common stock, except that holders of Class B Common Stock are entitled to 10 votes for each share held of record. Each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible at any time, at the option of the holder, into one share of common stock.
3. These sales were executed in a series of transactions with a price range of $195.36 to $196.3415, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any security holder of the Company, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote.
4. These sales were executed in a series of transactions with a price range of $196.3566 to $197.3534, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any security holder of the Company, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote.
5. These sales were executed in a series of transactions with a price range of $197.36 to $198.35, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any security holder of the Company, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote.
6. These sales were executed in a series of transactions with a price range of $198.36 to $199.2614, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any security holder of the Company, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote.
7. These sales were executed in a series of transactions with a price range of $199.4079 to $200.36, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any security holder of the Company, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote.
8. Amount includes 1,411,383 shares of Class B Common Stock, which is not registered under the Exchange Act. These shares are held by the Edward W. Stack Grantor Retained Annuity Trust XI.
9. Amount includes 2,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, which is not registered under the Exchange Act. These shares are held by the Edward W. Stack Grantor Retained Annuity Trust XII.
10. Amount includes 1,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, which is not registered under the Exchange Act. These shares are held by the Edward W. Stack Grantor Retained Annuity Trust XIII.
11. The option vested in four equal installments on April 3, 2020, April 3, 2021, April 3, 2022 and April 3, 2023.
Remarks:
/s/ Edward W. Stack04/01/2026
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FAQ

What did Edward W. Stack do in this DKS Form 4 filing?

Edward W. Stack exercised stock options for 210,478 shares at $32.77 per share, then sold the same number of DICK'S Sporting Goods common shares in multiple open-market transactions at prices around $196–$200 per share on the same date.

How many DICK'S Sporting Goods shares does Edward W. Stack hold after these transactions?

After the transactions, Edward W. Stack holds 6,549,026 DICK'S Sporting Goods common shares directly. The filing also reports additional indirect holdings through grantor retained annuity trusts that together hold several million shares of Class B common stock convertible into common stock.

What stock options did Edward W. Stack exercise in the DKS Form 4?

He exercised a stock option for 210,478 shares of DICK'S Sporting Goods common stock at an exercise price of $32.77 per share. The option vested in four equal installments from April 3, 2020 through April 3, 2023 and was nearing its expiration date.

At what prices did Edward W. Stack sell DKS shares in this filing?

The reported open-market sales occurred in several tranches, including 11,832 shares at $195.77, 73,136 shares at $197.01, 86,848 shares at $197.84, 22,722 shares at $198.65, and 15,940 shares at $200.02 per share.

What are the Class B common shares mentioned in the DKS Form 4 footnotes?

The filing states that Class B common stock has rights identical to common stock but carries 10 votes per share. Each Class B share is convertible at any time into one common share. The footnotes note millions of these Class B shares held by grantor retained annuity trusts for Edward W. Stack.

What indirect DKS holdings does Edward W. Stack report through grantor retained annuity trusts?

He reports indirect holdings via grantor retained annuity trusts, including 1,411,383 Class B shares in Trust XI, 2,000,000 Class B shares in Trust XII, and 1,000,000 Class B shares in Trust XIII. These Class B shares are not registered under the Exchange Act but are convertible into common stock.