Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) is making a bid to acquire rival Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL) for roughly $2.3 billion in a move that would reshape the US athletic retail landscape and give Dick's a broader reach into lower-income and international markets. The potential acquisition, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, would value Foot Locker at $24 per share—a roughly 87% premium to the company's closing price on Wednesday.
It's the second major footwear deal this month after the $9.4 billion buyout of Skechers.
Sneaker retailer Foot Locker Inc (NYSE:FL) is surging this morning, up 8.2% at $23.49 at last check, after news broke that peer Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) will be buying the chain.
Foot Locker (FL) shares are soaring after the footwear retailer agreed to be purchased by Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) in a multibillion-dollar deal.
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to acquire Foot Locker for $2.4 billion. Foot Locker has been undertaking an ambitious turnaround, but its weak stock price has made it a takeover target.
JD Sports Fashion PLC (LSE:JD.) shares rose 3.3% on Thursday as investors warmed to the idea that a potential tie-up between Dick's Sporting Goods and Foot Locker might end up helping, not hindering, its US operation.
Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) is reportedly nearing an agreement to acquire rival retailer Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL) for around $2.3 billion, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal. The deal is said to value Foot Locker at $24 per share, marking an 86.5% premium on its most recent closing price.
Foot Locker is flying.
Retail stock Foot Locker Inc (NYSE:FL) surged 10.6% on Monday, buoyed by the surprise deal between the U.S. and China to slash tariffs by 115% for 90 days.
FL is set for continued growth, driven by its Lace Up Plan, cost management, and investments in stores, digital and partnerships.
Foot Locker (FL) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
FL's focus on improving digital engagement and operational efficiency positions it well for long-term growth.