The best sports stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.
9 sports stocks to watch
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 US stocks.
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Take a deeper dive into sports stocks
If you're interested in investing in the athletics industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.
1. Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS)
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. operates as a professional sports company. 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.
Madison Square Garden Sports stock opened the day at $170.58 after a previous close of $169.39. The latest price was $172.91 (25-minute delay). Madison Square Garden Sports is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD826.6 million and employs 467 staff.
Manchester United plc, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates a professional sports team in the United Kingdom. It operates Manchester United Football Club, a professional football club. The company develops marketing and sponsorship relationships with international and regional companies to leverage its brand.
Manchester United stock opened the day at $22.81 after a previous close of $22.78. The latest price was $22.80 (25-minute delay). Manchester United is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$600.4 million and employs 1,205 staff.
NIKE, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, markets, and sells men's, women's, and kids athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories worldwide. The company provides athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories under the Jumpman trademark; and casual sneakers, apparel, and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron, and Jack Purcell trademarks.
Nike stock opened the day at $126.57 after a previous close of $127.53. The latest price was $126.64 (25-minute delay). Nike is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$49.1 billion and employs 79,100 staff.
MSG Networks Inc. engages in the sports production, and content development and distribution businesses in the United States. The company owns and operates MSG Network and MSG+, which are regional sports and entertainment networks.
MSG Networks stock opened the day at $15.49 after a previous close of $15.55. The latest price was $15.54 (25-minute delay). MSG Networks is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$633.6 million and employs 475 staff.
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. , an integrated media and entertainment company, engages in the sports entertainment business in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It operates through three segments: Media, Live Events, and Consumer Products.
World Wrestling Entertainment stock opened the day at $84.13 after a previous close of $84.63. The latest price was $84.66 (25-minute delay). World Wrestling Entertainment is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.3 billion and employs 870 staff.
DraftKings Inc. operates a digital sports entertainment and gaming company. It offers multi-channel sports betting and gaming technologies, powering sports and gaming entertainment for operators in 17 countries.
DraftKings stock opened the day at $14.87 after a previous close of $15.04. The latest price was $14.99 (25-minute delay). DraftKings is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.9 billion and employs 3,400 staff.
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates as a sporting goods retailer primarily in the eastern United States. The company provides hardlines, including sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, golf equipment, and hunting and fishing gear products; apparel; and footwear and accessories.
Dick’s Sporting Goods stock opened the day at $99.19 after a previous close of $98.11. The latest price was $101.31 (25-minute delay). Dick’s Sporting Goods is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$12.1 billion and employs 17,800 staff.
Under Armour, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, engages in the developing, marketing, and distributing performance apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and youth. The company offers its apparel in compression, fitted, and loose fit types.
Under Armour Inc A stock opened the day at $12.02 after a previous close of $12.20. The latest price was $12.13 (25-minute delay). Under Armour Inc A is listed on the NYSE and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$5.2 billion.
fuboTV Inc. operates a live TV streaming platform for live sports, news, and entertainment content in the United States and internationally. Its fuboTV platform allows customers to access content through streaming devices, as well as on SmartTVs, computers, mobile phones, and tablets.
Fubotv Inc stock opened the day at $2.35 after a previous close of $2.42. The latest price was $2.43 (25-minute delay). Fubotv Inc is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$919.8 million and employs 530 staff.
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Bottom line
While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in sports stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — sports stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the athletics industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.
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