US Retail Sports and Outdoors - PPC Market Share Analysis February 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the US Sports and Outdoors category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Sports and Outdoors – US

Google AI Overview visibility for Retail Sports and Outdoors US

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 13.8432573198
86.1567426802
13%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 20
80
20%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 19%
Transactional 13%
Navigational 1%
Seasonal 1%
Local 2%
Problem Solving 1%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 US Retail Sports and Outdoors brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
dickssportinggoods.com 33.47
walmart.com 5.84
cabelas.com 4
temu.com 3.04
basspro.com 2.92
sportsmans.com 2.89
academy.com 2.84
yeti.com 1.38
target.com 1.28
nflshop.com 1.28
others 41.06
  • dickssportinggoods.com - 33.47%
  • walmart.com - 5.84%
  • cabelas.com - 4%
  • temu.com - 3.04%
  • basspro.com - 2.92%
  • sportsmans.com - 2.89%
  • academy.com - 2.84%
  • yeti.com - 1.38%
  • target.com - 1.28%
  • nflshop.com - 1.28%
  • others - 41.06%

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Dick’s Sporting Goods leads with 33.47% click share, followed by Walmart at 5.84%. ‘Others’ collectively hold 41.06%, showcasing diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 US Retail Sports and Outdoors brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date walmart.com dickssportinggoods.com temu.com bowflex.com nordictrack.com roguefitness.com target.com yeti.com cabelas.com academy.com
2026/02/01 10.33% 5.6% 4.55% 2.32% 1.87% 1.52% 2.27% 4.53% 1.75% 0.67%
2026/02/02 9.2% 10.9% 3.13% 1.51% 0.82% 1.62% 1.44% 1.55% 3.02% 18.64%
2026/02/03 10.44% 4.21% 4.48% 2.55% 1.95% 1.84% 1.37% 2.91% 1.85% 2.03%
2026/02/04 7.8% 7.26% 4.2% 2.43% 2.19% 2.26% 2.24% 2.65% 2.25% 3.54%
2026/02/05 7.37% 7.22% 3.67% 2.94% 2.9% 2.43% 0.93% 2.98% 1.86% 0.52%
2026/02/06 7% 7.17% 4.3% 2.18% 2.08% 1.7% 2.23% 2.98% 2.39% 4.75%
2026/02/07 9.73% 6.98% 4.92% 2% 3.15% 1.3% 1.89% 2.78% 1.97% 0.31%
2026/02/08 10.22% 5.78% 6.28% 1.98% 2.7% 1.69% 1.91% 2.37% 2.2% 1.72%
2026/02/09 6.89% 5.51% 4.57% 2.4% 4.14% 1.7% 0.86% 2.2% 3.34% 1.13%
2026/02/10 7.2% 6.64% 4.01% 2.17% 1.77% 1.46% 1.41% 1.91% 3.5% 1.5%
2026/02/11 10.55% 7.77% 5.22% 1.95% 1.78% 1.26% 3.18% 1.54% 3% 1.38%
2026/02/12 7.32% 7.18% 3.66% 2.92% 2.88% 2.42% 0.93% 2.96% 1.86% 0.52%
2026/02/13 6.97% 7.13% 4.28% 2.17% 2.07% 1.69% 2.22% 2.97% 2.37% 4.73%
2026/02/14 9.64% 6.92% 4.87% 1.98% 3.12% 1.29% 2.21% 2.75% 1.95% 0.3%
2026/02/15 10.13% 5.72% 6.24% 1.97% 2.68% 1.69% 2.1% 2.35% 2.18% 1.7%
2026/02/16 6.83% 5.46% 4.53% 2.38% 4.1% 1.69% 0.85% 2.18% 3.32% 1.12%
2026/02/17 7.07% 11.35% 12.19% 1.42% 1.66% 1.08% 1.46% 1.3% 0.94% 6.54%
2026/02/18 8.02% 10.32% 5.47% 2.28% 1.68% 1.56% 1.26% 1.55% 3.11% 0.72%
2026/02/19 10.7% 15.92% 5.63% 1.75% 1.43% 1.33% 2.33% 1.74% 1.66% 1.15%
2026/02/20 5.38% 15.76% 2.26% 2.87% 1.36% 1.71% 0.86% 2.9% 3.49% 0.56%
2026/02/21 5.69% 13.18% 2.66% 2.32% 1.07% 1.81% 0.86% 2.53% 3.87% 0.47%
2026/02/22 7.07% 13.09% 5.63% 1.64% 1.08% 1.77% 1.68% 1.91% 2.45% 1.24%
2026/02/23 6.46% 12.55% 4.9% 1.82% 0.9% 1.45% 0.73% 2.26% 2.36% 0.82%
2026/02/24 8.44% 10.02% 6.01% 2.07% 1.43% 2% 2.33% 2.2% 1.8% 4.2%
2026/02/25 8.64% 9.27% 6.29% 2.62% 1.61% 1.28% 1.59% 2.3% 1.81% 4.33%
2026/02/26 8.25% 10.95% 5.84% 1.67% 1.5% 0.93% 1.45% 2.21% 3.66% 0.83%
2026/02/27 9.56% 8.62% 7.11% 2.11% 1.88% 0.94% 1.02% 1.88% 1.97% 1.47%
2026/02/28 6.61% 6.61% 5.67% 2.21% 1.61% 1.59% 1.47% 1.42% 1.36% 0.83%
  • walmart.com
  • dickssportinggoods.com
  • temu.com
  • bowflex.com
  • nordictrack.com
  • roguefitness.com
  • target.com
  • yeti.com
  • cabelas.com
  • academy.com

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In February 2026, Walmart’s PPC spend fluctuated, peaking at 10.70% on the 19th. Dick’s Sporting Goods surged mid-month, reaching 15.92% on the 19th. Temu spiked on the 17th at 12.19%. The month concluded with Walmart leading, despite fluctuations.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for US Retail Sports and Outdoors

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/02/01 2852
2026/02/02 2034
2026/02/03 2930
2026/02/04 2789
2026/02/05 2811
2026/02/06 2711
2026/02/07 2662
2026/02/08 2632
2026/02/09 2481
2026/02/10 2486
2026/02/11 2515
2026/02/12 2811
2026/02/13 2711
2026/02/14 2662
2026/02/15 2632
2026/02/16 2481
2026/02/17 2042
2026/02/18 2266
2026/02/19 2282
2026/02/20 2003
2026/02/21 2069
2026/02/22 2349
2026/02/23 2184
2026/02/24 2374
2026/02/25 2267
2026/02/26 2135
2026/02/27 2246
2026/02/28 2261

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February began with 2,852 advertisers, peaking at 2,930 on the 3rd. A decline followed, reaching 2,003 on the 20th. The month concluded with a slight recovery, ending at 2,261 advertisers.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for US Retail Sports and Outdoors

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
dickssportinggoods.com 11.62%
purehockey.com 0.48%
nike.com 0.32%
amazon.com 0.19%
onepeloton.com 0.18%
nflshop.com -0.42%
target.com -0.67%
yeti.com -0.77%
academy.com -1.45%
walmart.com -2.08%

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In the past month, dickssportinggoods.com surged with an 11.62% click share increase, while walmart.com faced a 2.08% decline.

Campaign Efficiency

US Retail Sports and Outdoors Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date dickssportinggoods.com temu.com walmart.com target.com roguefitness.com amazon.com basspro.com sportsmans.com academy.com cabelas.com
2026/02/01 10.07% 5.48% 14.22% 3.51% 1.39% 0.58% 1.4% 0.9% 0.99% 1.41%
2026/02/02 17.67% 3.56% 12.18% 1.43% 1.99% 2.33% 1.85% 0.72% 24.92% 1.54%
2026/02/03 9% 5.74% 13.86% 1.96% 1.96% 1.32% 1.3% 0.92% 3.58% 1.24%
2026/02/04 14.48% 5.81% 8.64% 3.88% 2.34% 1.08% 1.37% 0.92% 6.12% 1.35%
2026/02/05 13.41% 4.61% 9.13% 1.5% 3.45% 0.89% 1.51% 1.3% 0.74% 1.42%
2026/02/06 14.55% 5.29% 7.77% 4.07% 1.98% 0.77% 1.52% 1.26% 6.02% 1.41%
2026/02/07 14.23% 6.72% 10.9% 3.31% 1.51% 1.23% 1.7% 1.2% 0.38% 1.4%
2026/02/08 12.52% 9.06% 11.26% 2.72% 2% 1.86% 2.15% 0.91% 2.65% 1.74%
2026/02/09 13.13% 6.05% 8.17% 1.34% 1.75% 1.75% 2.4% 1.11% 1.49% 2.41%
2026/02/10 15.37% 5.32% 7.74% 1.69% 1.53% 1.39% 1.91% 1.03% 2.07% 2.65%
2026/02/11 16.36% 7.14% 12.75% 5.67% 1.48% 1.21% 2.27% 1.4% 1.66% 1.73%
2026/02/12 13.41% 4.61% 9.13% 1.5% 3.45% 0.89% 1.51% 1.3% 0.74% 1.42%
2026/02/13 14.55% 5.29% 7.77% 4.07% 1.98% 0.77% 1.52% 1.26% 6.02% 1.41%
2026/02/14 14.23% 6.72% 10.9% 3.31% 1.51% 1.23% 1.7% 1.2% 0.38% 1.4%
2026/02/15 12.52% 9.06% 11.26% 2.72% 2% 1.86% 2.15% 0.91% 2.65% 1.74%
2026/02/16 13.13% 6.05% 8.17% 1.34% 1.75% 1.75% 2.4% 1.11% 1.49% 2.41%
2026/02/17 19.8% 12.08% 6.57% 1.76% 0.97% 0.98% 0.84% 0.47% 6.29% 0.89%
2026/02/18 20.47% 7.62% 9.26% 2.1% 1.8% 1.42% 1.83% 1.59% 1.12% 1.82%
2026/02/19 27.45% 6.98% 12.18% 3.02% 1.45% 1.6% 1.93% 1.18% 1.21% 1.12%
2026/02/20 31.63% 3.08% 5.88% 0.96% 1.9% 1.24% 2.43% 2.66% 0.79% 1.89%
2026/02/21 26.34% 3.91% 6.55% 1.19% 2.3% 2.08% 2.76% 1.81% 0.83% 2.65%
2026/02/22 24.28% 7.18% 7.02% 1.98% 2.16% 2.41% 2.32% 0.83% 1.48% 1.61%
2026/02/23 26.4% 5.97% 7.25% 0.86% 1.34% 3.4% 2.22% 1.01% 0.91% 1.9%
2026/02/24 20.18% 7.71% 10.49% 3.61% 2.74% 1.47% 1.84% 0.7% 7.1% 1.1%
2026/02/25 18.46% 7.98% 9.55% 1.64% 1.21% 1.05% 1.72% 1.44% 6.3% 1.3%
2026/02/26 22.21% 7.08% 8.69% 1.39% 0.73% 1.26% 2.57% 1.2% 0.85% 2.37%
2026/02/27 18.02% 8.98% 9.8% 1.27% 0.77% 1.27% 1.88% 1.33% 1.78% 1.4%
2026/02/28 12.61% 8.38% 8.18% 2.42% 2.01% 1.94% 1.71% 1.5% 1.19% 1.05%
  • dickssportinggoods.com
  • temu.com
  • walmart.com
  • target.com
  • roguefitness.com
  • amazon.com
  • basspro.com
  • sportsmans.com
  • academy.com
  • cabelas.com

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In February 2026, Dick’s Sporting Goods saw a significant rise in PPC impressions, peaking mid-month. Temu and Walmart experienced fluctuations, while Target and Amazon maintained lower shares. The month concluded with Dick’s Sporting Goods leading.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Retail Sports and Outdoors

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Retail Sports and Outdoors - Last month
  1. 1
    Academy Sports + Outdoors® https://www.academy.com

    Quality Sporting Goods — Academy Sports + Outdoors® Makes It Easier for Everyone to Enjoy More Sports and Outdoors. Shop Academy Sports + Outdoors® for Sporting Goods, Hunting, Fishing & Camping Equipment.

  2. 2
    Bass Pro Shops® Official Site https://www.basspro.com › coupons

    Shop Online and In-Store — Discover Top-Rated Outdoor Gear at the Best Prices for Your Next Adventure at Bass Pro®.

  3. 3
    Cabela's® Official Site https://www.cabelas.com › official › store

    Shop Online or In-Stores — Outfit Your Next Adventure with Quality Gear at Great Prices. Shop Online or In-Store Now!

  4. 4
    DICK's Sporting Goods https://dickssportinggoods.com › scorerewards › apply-now

    Every Season Starts At DICK's — Score More with the ScoreRewards® Credit Card at DICK's Sporting Goods. Earn 2x Points on Everyday...

  5. 5
    Shop Sportsman's Warehouse https://www.sportsmans.com

    Sportsmans Warehouse — Shop Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Boating & Other Outdoor Gear From Top Brands At Low Prices. Shop Our Online Selection & Get Free Shipping On $75+. Free Ship To Store On All Orders.

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In the competitive world of outdoor gear, Academy Sports + Outdoors® emphasizes accessibility and variety, while Bass Pro Shops® and Cabela’s® focus on adventure and quality. DICK’s Sporting Goods highlights rewards, and Sportsman’s Warehouse offers affordability and convenience with free shipping.

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