The litigation, filed by Robbins LLP, targets losses incurred by shareholders between September 8, 2025, and August 24, 2026. The stock plummeted $55.02 on August 25, 2026, closing at $124.31 after the company reported second-quarter revenue of $1.73 billion, missing analyst targets by nearly $80 million. Dick's simultaneously slashed its full-year guidance, projecting a 2% decline in Foot Locker comparable sales instead of the previously promised growth.

The complaint contends that Dick's touted the integration as a strategic win while concealing that Foot Locker’s inventory remained bloated with legacy footwear vulnerable to market shifts. Executive Chairman Edward W. Stack later acknowledged the impact of these promotional pressures, confirming the business struggled with its exposure to older product lines. Investors seeking to serve as lead plaintiff in the case must file with the court by November 3, 2026.