Shares of Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS, Financial), the largest sporting goods retailer in the U.S., fell in the second quarter. Growth in same stores sales was burdened by the golf segment, a trend many had expected to reverse. We believe any turnaround in the golf business will be a huge help in improving the business and stock price. The segment has already improved its inventory positioning and lowered the amount of discounting, which we think is a move in the right direction. Other segments remain strong, and we retain conviction in Dick’s long-term prospects. (Michael Baron)
From Baron Funds' second quarter 2015 commentary.
