US Retail Sports and Outdoors - PPC Market Share Analysis June 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 14.0700309045
85.9299690955
14%

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 19
81
19%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 16%
Transactional 12%
Navigational 1%
Seasonal 1%
Local 2%
Problem Solving 2%

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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 18.99
walmart.com 11.43
academy.com 6.37
temu.com 5.14
basspro.com 2.1
lifefitness.com 1.76
amazon.com 1.68
target.com 1.54
cabelas.com 1.54
sportsmans.com 1.3
others 48.15
  • dickssportinggoods.com - 18.99%
  • walmart.com - 11.43%
  • academy.com - 6.37%
  • temu.com - 5.14%
  • basspro.com - 2.1%
  • lifefitness.com - 1.76%
  • amazon.com - 1.68%
  • target.com - 1.54%
  • cabelas.com - 1.54%
  • sportsmans.com - 1.3%
  • others - 48.15%

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In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, Dick’s Sporting Goods leads with an 18.99% click share, followed by Walmart at 11.43%. Meanwhile, ‘others’ collectively dominate with 48.15%, 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 dickssportinggoods.com walmart.com amazon.com lectricebikes.com temu.com aipasbike.com lifefitness.com aventon.com academy.com target.com
2026/06/01 8.28% 12.73% 1.72% 2.57% 6.65% 2.17% 2.12% 1.65% 5.69% 1.6%
2026/06/02 6.96% 13.55% 1.72% 2.04% 9.59% 2.63% 1.74% 1.16% 6.55% 1.77%
2026/06/03 9.18% 14.73% 1.11% 1.87% 5.32% 2.46% 1.56% 3.49% 4.33% 1.75%
2026/06/04 8.91% 15.24% 1.67% 1.75% 9.05% 2.36% 0.9% 0.59% 5.95% 2.13%
2026/06/05 8.3% 12.08% 1.64% 1.4% 6.59% 3.83% 1.1% 0.39% 8.51% 1.56%
2026/06/06 8.36% 11.63% 1.69% 1.3% 8.27% 2.7% 1.16% 0.95% 4.32% 1.95%
2026/06/07 9.37% 11.65% 1.86% 1.78% 6.19% 3.21% 0.98% 1.27% 7.42% 2%
2026/06/08 10.42% 10.26% 2.16% 2.41% 5.02% 2.3% 1.56% 1.78% 5.62% 1.62%
2026/06/09 9.16% 15.59% 1.22% 1.61% 5.58% 2.38% 1.57% 3.34% 4.07% 1.83%
2026/06/10 8.88% 15.61% 1.04% 1.42% 9.1% 2.35% 0.92% 0.71% 5.56% 2.21%
2026/06/11 8.2% 12.46% 1.08% 1.41% 6.74% 3.61% 1.14% 0.54% 8.43% 1.61%
2026/06/12 8.32% 12.5% 0.95% 1.21% 8.94% 2.27% 1.22% 1.1% 4.2% 2.06%
2026/06/13 9.27% 12.23% 1.06% 1.34% 6.52% 2.75% 1.09% 1.41% 7.63% 2.13%
2026/06/14 10.91% 10.43% 2.05% 1.82% 5.13% 2.3% 1.61% 2.14% 5.51% 1.7%
2026/06/15 8.95% 16.19% 0.96% 1.64% 5.75% 2.65% 1.48% 3.64% 3.89% 1.76%
2026/06/16 8.59% 13.45% 1.06% 1.35% 7.38% 2.38% 1.22% 1.12% 7.81% 1.84%
2026/06/17 7.75% 14.68% 1.29% 1.49% 7.46% 2.36% 1.15% 1.29% 5.99% 1.9%
2026/06/18 8.03% 13.29% 0.86% 1.3% 6.71% 2.73% 1.18% 1.74% 6.2% 1.78%
2026/06/19 8.53% 15.08% 0.92% 1.68% 7.61% 3.11% 1.26% 1.25% 5.01% 1.72%
2026/06/20 8.9% 5.32% 5.19% 2.86% 2.37% 2.77% 0.74% 0.98% 15.53% 0.66%
2026/06/21 8.77% 7.01% 4.27% 3.86% 2.8% 1.89% 1.04% 1.35% 0.94% 0.67%
2026/06/22 12.15% 5.7% 5.6% 2.74% 2.01% 0.87% 1.58% 0.41% 1.84% 0.91%
2026/06/23 8.51% 6.64% 8.02% 2.89% 2.52% 1.59% 1.25% 1.58% 6.46% 0.83%
2026/06/24 9.52% 13.04% 8.4% 2.29% 3.23% 2.49% 1.42% 2.61% 1.39% 0.73%
2026/06/25 10.19% 7.61% 9.32% 2.64% 2.35% 2.01% 1.12% 0.66% 1.07% 0.75%
2026/06/26 6.19% 6.69% 12.1% 3.74% 2.22% 1.79% 1.43% 1.19% 0.97% 0.51%
2026/06/27 8.5% 7.04% 4.65% 5.3% 2.03% 1.87% 2.42% 1.11% 1.71% 1.18%
2026/06/28 8.99% 9.5% 3.96% 2.84% 3.16% 3.19% 1.39% 2.05% 1.16% 0.78%
2026/06/29 8.04% 5.32% 4.17% 3.88% 2.87% 3.51% 2.01% 0.96% 1.03% 0.92%
2026/06/30 8.04% 5.93% 4.14% 3.85% 3.78% 3.76% 1.7% 1.55% 1.35% 1.1%
  • dickssportinggoods.com
  • walmart.com
  • amazon.com
  • lectricebikes.com
  • temu.com
  • aipasbike.com
  • lifefitness.com
  • aventon.com
  • academy.com
  • target.com

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In June 2026, Walmart led PPC spend, peaking mid-month. Dick’s Sporting Goods and Amazon showed fluctuations, while Temu and Academy had notable dips. The month ended with Walmart maintaining dominance.

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
2026/06/01 3159
2026/06/02 2879
2026/06/03 3154
2026/06/04 2983
2026/06/05 3064
2026/06/06 3077
2026/06/07 3054
2026/06/08 2910
2026/06/09 3116
2026/06/10 2954
2026/06/11 2998
2026/06/12 3019
2026/06/13 2941
2026/06/14 2838
2026/06/15 3067
2026/06/16 3106
2026/06/17 3219
2026/06/18 3228
2026/06/19 3233
2026/06/20 2365
2026/06/21 2279
2026/06/22 2056
2026/06/23 2245
2026/06/24 2130
2026/06/25 2126
2026/06/26 2119
2026/06/27 2098
2026/06/28 2040
2026/06/29 2201
2026/06/30 2213

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June began with a robust 3,159 advertisers, peaking mid-month at 3,233. However, a sharp decline followed, ending at 2,213.

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 3.74%
amazon.com 1.54%
cabelas.com 1.01%
cyclegear.com 0.91%
sportsmans.com 0.79%
aventon.com -0.37%
target.com -0.63%
temu.com -1.89%
academy.com -2.1%
walmart.com -3.48%

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In the past month, dickssportinggoods.com surged with a 3.74% click share increase, while walmart.com faced a 3.48% 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 walmart.com temu.com amazon.com aipasbike.com lectricebikes.com academy.com basspro.com target.com aventon.com
2026/06/01 11.19% 14.39% 8.02% 1.58% 1.61% 1.77% 7.97% 1.57% 1.99% 1.14%
2026/06/02 9.73% 15.71% 11.24% 1.57% 1.84% 1.32% 7.13% 1.57% 2.27% 0.89%
2026/06/03 12.89% 16.63% 6.14% 1.05% 1.71% 1.14% 6.16% 1.53% 2.17% 2.65%
2026/06/04 12.07% 16.69% 10.07% 1.65% 1.58% 1.16% 7% 2.22% 2.82% 0.37%
2026/06/05 11.68% 13.42% 7.33% 1.49% 2.41% 0.88% 10.81% 2.2% 1.94% 0.23%
2026/06/06 11.41% 13.2% 9.47% 1.51% 1.71% 0.67% 6.25% 2.02% 2.94% 0.63%
2026/06/07 12.69% 13.32% 6.74% 1.66% 2.3% 1.12% 10.21% 1.85% 2.74% 0.83%
2026/06/08 13.75% 12.37% 6.41% 1.99% 1.74% 1.28% 6.31% 1.9% 2.3% 1.21%
2026/06/09 12.46% 17.5% 6.44% 1.08% 1.67% 0.98% 5.76% 1.59% 2.29% 2.61%
2026/06/10 12.05% 17.11% 10.2% 0.92% 1.59% 0.91% 6.69% 2.11% 2.91% 0.45%
2026/06/11 11.86% 13.89% 7.53% 0.94% 2.24% 0.82% 10.69% 1.97% 2.01% 0.31%
2026/06/12 11.12% 14.17% 10.18% 0.8% 1.46% 0.62% 6.05% 1.99% 3.14% 0.73%
2026/06/13 12.61% 13.91% 7.11% 0.94% 2% 0.89% 10.24% 1.58% 2.9% 0.92%
2026/06/14 14.67% 12.44% 6.5% 1.86% 1.75% 0.93% 5.89% 1.83% 2.36% 1.41%
2026/06/15 12.71% 17.71% 6.51% 0.87% 1.82% 0.95% 5.64% 1.48% 2.22% 2.94%
2026/06/16 11.71% 15.17% 8.31% 0.92% 1.65% 0.9% 9.28% 1.61% 2.44% 0.73%
2026/06/17 10.76% 16.46% 8.29% 1.12% 1.66% 0.97% 7.13% 1.38% 2.55% 1%
2026/06/18 10.88% 14.98% 8% 0.78% 1.91% 0.8% 7.95% 1.42% 2.36% 1.23%
2026/06/19 12.11% 16.63% 8.65% 0.85% 2.17% 1.11% 6.22% 1.32% 2.32% 0.86%
2026/06/20 16.52% 6.71% 2.91% 4.71% 1.9% 1.74% 12.63% 1.6% 1.09% 0.62%
2026/06/21 17.2% 8.1% 3.29% 3.91% 1.17% 2.24% 1.63% 1.8% 1.08% 0.68%
2026/06/22 20.96% 6.56% 2.56% 5.14% 0.77% 1.43% 3% 2.37% 1.43% 0.24%
2026/06/23 15.49% 7.84% 2.99% 7.49% 1.1% 1.79% 5.95% 2.03% 1.24% 0.99%
2026/06/24 17.12% 14.75% 3.79% 7.49% 1.98% 1.37% 2.44% 1.68% 1.02% 1.47%
2026/06/25 18.02% 9.03% 2.87% 8.57% 1.18% 1.34% 1.48% 2.12% 1.07% 0.47%
2026/06/26 11.93% 8.44% 3.2% 12.46% 1.65% 2.16% 1.44% 1.72% 0.81% 0.79%
2026/06/27 17.16% 9.42% 2.95% 4.55% 1.36% 3.03% 2.49% 2.09% 1.62% 0.84%
2026/06/28 17.86% 10.41% 3.93% 3.71% 2.56% 2.2% 2.1% 1.41% 1.02% 1.85%
2026/06/29 16.26% 6.88% 3.92% 4.22% 2.29% 2.38% 1.67% 2.58% 1.16% 0.77%
2026/06/30 16.83% 7.67% 4.55% 4.39% 2.57% 2.27% 2.25% 2.03% 1.41% 0.99%
  • dickssportinggoods.com
  • walmart.com
  • temu.com
  • amazon.com
  • aipasbike.com
  • lectricebikes.com
  • academy.com
  • basspro.com
  • target.com
  • aventon.com

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In June 2026, Dick’s Sporting Goods saw a steady rise in PPC impressions, peaking at 20.96% on June 22. Walmart’s share fluctuated, dropping significantly mid-month. Temu and Amazon experienced low shares, while Academy and Bass Pro had modest gains. The month ended 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® - Quality Sporting Goods https://www.academy.com

    Shop Academy Sports + Outdoors® for Sporting Goods, Hunting, Fishing & Camping Equipment.

  2. 2
    Clearance Weight Lifting | Prime Day Is June 23-26 https://www.amazon.com › fitness › gym

    Prime Day is coming. Let the countdown begin. Find great deals on Clearance weight lifting on Amazon.com.

  3. 3
    Sale | DICK'S Sporting Goods https://www.dickssportinggoods.com

    Shop Sale at DICK'S Sporting Goods. If you find a lower price on Sale somewhere else, we'll match it with our Best Price Guarantee.

  4. 4
    Golf Galaxy Official Site https://www.golfgalaxy.com › golf_galaxy › deals

    Get More From Golf Galaxy — Shop The Latest Drivers, Woods, Putters, Gear & More On The Golf Galaxy Official Site. Find Weekly...

  5. 5
    Team Sports Equipment & Gear | SCHEELS.com https://www.scheels.com

    Get all the gear you need for the sports season ahead at Scheels. From football to volleyball, shop a great selection of sports equipment and athletic clothing from top brands.

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In the competitive world of sports and outdoors, Academy Sports + Outdoors® shines with its promise of quality sporting goods. Amazon teases anticipation with Prime Day deals on weight lifting gear. DICK’S Sporting Goods assures value with a price match guarantee. Golf Galaxy entices golf enthusiasts with the latest gear, while SCHEELS offers a comprehensive selection for team sports. Each ad uniquely captures the essence of their brand, drawing in customers with tailored messages and promises.

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