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Vanguard reports 5.11% stake in Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) via Schedule 13G

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dick's Sporting Goods Inc ownership disclosure: Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 3,352,209 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.11% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states voting and dispositive powers are held by Vanguard and affiliated investment divisions per SEC Release No. 34-39538.

The filing lists 493,628 shares with sole voting power and affirms the reported holdings reflect shares managed across Vanguard funds and managed accounts. The signature is dated 04/29/2026.

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Vanguard reports a 5.11% passive stake in DKS, indicating material institutional exposure.

Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 3,352,209 shares (5.11%) as of 03/31/2026, with 493,628 shares listed as sole voting power. The filing is a Schedule 13G disclosure that typically reflects passive, long‑term holdings rather than active acquisition intent.

Ownership is reported on behalf of multiple Vanguard affiliates and funds under the framework cited from SEC Release No. 34-39538. Subsequent filings could update percentages or voting power if positions change.

Beneficially owned shares 3,352,209 shares Amount beneficially owned as reported in Item 4
Percent of class 5.11% Percent of common stock as reported in Item 4
Sole voting power 493,628 shares Shares with sole power to vote (Item 4(i))
Sole dispositive power 3,352,209 shares Shares with sole power to dispose (Item 4(iii))
Snapshot date 03/31/2026 Date tied to the ownership figures in the filing
Signature date 04/29/2026 Date the Schedule 13G was signed
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item 1. Name of issuer: Dick's Sporting Goods Inc"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
beneficially owned financial
"Item 4. Amount beneficially owned: 3352209"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
sole dispositive power regulatory
"Item 4(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3352209"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
SEC Release No. 34-39538 regulatory
"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998)"





253393102

(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Capital Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries, whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.


SCHEDULE 13G



Vanguard Capital Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:04/29/2026

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard Capital Management report in Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS)?

Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 3,352,209 shares, equal to 5.11% of the common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing is a Schedule 13G disclosure of sizable institutional holdings.

Does Vanguard have voting power over the reported DKS shares?

Yes. The filing states Vanguard has sole voting power for 493,628 shares and sole dispositive power for 3,352,209 shares, as reported in Item 4 of the Schedule 13G.

Are the reported DKS shares held by Vanguard funds or other accounts?

The filing states holdings are across Vanguard funds and managed accounts, and include affiliates such as Vanguard Global Advisers and others identified under SEC Release No. 34-39538.

What date does the Schedule 13G use for the ownership snapshot?

The ownership figures are reported as of 03/31/2026, and the Schedule 13G was signed on 04/29/2026 by Vanguard's Head of Global Fund Administration.

Does the filing indicate Vanguard seeks to influence Dick's Sporting Goods governance?

The Schedule 13G labels the position as beneficial ownership with specified voting/dispositive powers. It does not state any explicit intent to influence governance or act as an activist investor in the provided excerpt.