Dick's Sporting Goods — Nov 25, 2024 release

During the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2024, the Company repurchased 0.8 million shares of its common stock under its share repurchase program at an average price of $203.98 per share, for a total cost of $170.3 million. The Company has $609.3 million remaining under its authorization as of November 2, 2024. 8. The Company declared and paid quarterly dividends of $1.10 per share in fiscal 2024 and $1.00 per share in fiscal 2023.                          Quarterly Dividend On November 25, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized and declared a quarterly dividend in the amount of $1.10 per share on the Company's common stock and Class B common stock. The dividend is payable in cash on December 27, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 13, 2024. Full Year 2024 Outlook The Company's Full Year Outlook for 2024 is presented below: Metric 2024 Outlook Earnings per diluted share ● $13.65 to 13.95 • Based on approximately 83 million diluted shares outstanding • Based on an effective tax rate of approximately 23% Net sales ● $13.2 billion to 13.3 billion Comparable sales ● Growth of 3.6% to 4.2% Capital expenditures ● Approximately $900 million on a gross basis ● Approximately $800 million on a net basis Store Count and Square Footage The following tables summarize store activity for the periods indicated:   39 Weeks Ended November 2, 2024 39 Weeks Ended October 28, 2023 DICK'S Sporting Goods Specialty Concept Stores (1) Total (2) DICK'S Sporting Goods Specialty Concept Stores (1) Total (2) Beginning stores 724 131  855  728