Considering investing in sports stocks? While the best sports stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some sports stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the athletics sector. Keep reading to learn more about sports stocks and how to start investing.
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the athletics industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.
| Best stock | 1-year return | Market cap | Exchange | Volume | Buy on Questrade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS.US) | 82.23% | $9.1 billion (USD) | NYSE | 427,200 | Buy now |
| Manchester United (MANU.US) | 28.79% | $3.9 billion (USD) | NYSE | 346,800 | Buy now |
| Nike (NKE.US) | -24.40% | $66.9 billion (USD) | NYSE | 32,320,300 | Buy now |
| DraftKings (DKNG.US) | -34.86% | $14.3 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 14,981,000 | Buy now |
| Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS.US) | 34.26% | $19.7 billion (USD) | NYSE | 1,389,700 | Buy now |
| Under Armour Inc A (UAA.US) | -13.80% | $2.5 billion (USD) | NYSE | 9,519,100 | Buy now |
| Fubotv Inc (FUBO.US) | 195.51% | $262 million (USD) | NYSE | 1,712,500 | Buy now |
| Amer Sports (AS.US) | 1.13% | $20.9 billion (USD) | NYSE | 4,346,900 | Buy now |
The athletics industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering sports stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.
Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.
A lot of factors go into picking the best sports stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong sports stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.
That said, we rounded up this list of popular sports stocks in or related to the athletics industry to help narrow down your options:
Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some sports stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.
We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each sports stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. operates as a professional sports company in the United States. The company owns and operates a portfolio of assets that consists of the New York Knickerbockers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League.
Its other professional franchises include development league teams, the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League and the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League.
| Closing stock price | $370.10 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $9.1 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $317.7 million |
| Profit margin | -2.07% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.1 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -$0.91 |
| 52-week stock price range | $186.21 – $397.00 |
Manchester United plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates a professional sports team in the United Kingdom. The company is involved in marketing and sponsorship relationships with international and regional companies to commercialize its brand.
It also markets and sells sports apparel, training and leisure wear, and other clothing; and other licensed products, such as coffee mugs and home accessories featuring the Manchester United brand and trademarks through Manchester United branded retail centers and e-commerce platforms, and through partners' wholesale distribution channels.
| Closing stock price | $22.37 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $3.9 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $570.4 million |
| Profit margin | -2.65% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $684.3 million |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -$0.14 |
| 52-week stock price range | $14.59 – $24.22 |
NIKE, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, markets, and sells athletic and casual footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services for men, women, and kids in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Greater China, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company offers its products under the NIKE, Jordan, Jumpman, Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron, and Jack Purcell trademarks.
It also provides a line of performance equipment and accessories, including bags, socks, sport balls, eyewear, timepieces, digital devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment, and other equipment for sports activities, as well as various plastic products to other manufacturers; distributes and licenses casual sneakers, apparel, and accessories; and markets apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos.
| Closing stock price | $45.20 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $66.9 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $19 billion |
| Profit margin | 4.84% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $46.5 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $1.52 |
| 52-week stock price range | $40.98 – $78.01 |
DraftKings Inc. operates as a digital sports entertainment and gaming company in the United States and internationally. The company offers online and retail sports betting, daily fantasy sports, digital lottery couriers, prediction markets, and other products, as well as retails sportsbooks.
It also provides iGaming, or online casino products, which includes blackjack, roulette, baccarat and slot machines.
| Closing stock price | $26.39 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $14.3 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $4.8 billion |
| Profit margin | 0.93% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $6.3 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $0.09 |
| 52-week stock price range | $20.46 – $48.78 |
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an omni-channel sporting goods retailer primarily in the United States. It provides hardlines, including sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, golf equipment, and fishing gear products; and apparel.
The company also offers footwear and accessories, such as athletic shoes for running, walking, tennis, fitness and cross training, basketball, and hiking; and specialty footwear comprising casual footwear and a complete line of cleats for team sports.
| Closing stock price | $232.96 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $19.7 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $6.4 billion |
| Profit margin | 4.71% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $19.2 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $10.23 |
| 52-week stock price range | $166.85 – $236.42 |
Under Armour, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages designs, developing, marketing, and distributing performance apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and youth. The company provides its apparel in compression, fitted, and loose fit types.
It also offers footwear products for running, training, basketball, cleated sports, recovery, and outdoor applications, as well as for casual use.
| Closing stock price | $6.06 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $2.5 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $2.3 billion |
| Profit margin | -9.98% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $5 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -$1.16 |
| 52-week stock price range | $4.13 – $8.15 |
FuboTV Inc. operates as a live TV streaming company. It focuses on the provision of sports, news, and entertainment program.
The company owns Hulu + Live TV for entertainment; Fubo for sports; and Molotov for entertainment and sports.
| Closing stock price | $9.22 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $262 million |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $236.4 million |
| Profit margin | -1.60% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $5.3 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $3.84 |
| 52-week stock price range | $8.31 – $56.64 |
Amer Sports, Inc. designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells sports equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through three segments: Technical Apparel, Outdoor Performance, and Ball & Racquet Sports.
The Technical Apparel segment offers outdoor apparel, footwear, and accessories, which include climbing gear.
| Closing stock price | $36.83 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $20.9 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $4.1 billion |
| Profit margin | 6.50% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $7 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $0.80 |
| 52-week stock price range | $28.92 – $42.76 |
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