CX Institutional Raises Holdings in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

CX Institutional increased its position in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 1,116.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 86,156 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 79,073 shares during the period. CX Institutional’s holdings in NIKE were worth $6,008,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Mascoma Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in NIKE in the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of NIKE by 952.6% in the 2nd quarter. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC now owns 400 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 362 shares during the period. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in NIKE in the 2nd quarter valued at $31,000. Matrix Trust Co boosted its stake in NIKE by 53.1% during the 2nd quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 441 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares during the period. Finally, Opal Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in NIKE during the 2nd quarter worth $35,000. 64.25% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have commented on NKE shares. Bank of America dropped their price objective on shares of NIKE from $84.00 to $73.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on NIKE from $93.00 to $85.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $85.00 price objective on shares of NIKE in a research note on Tuesday. Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research note on Wednesday, December 31st. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on NIKE from $100.00 to $86.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, November 17th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-five have given a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $75.45.

NIKE Stock Down 3.3%

NKE opened at $63.20 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 2.06 and a quick ratio of 1.40. NIKE, Inc. has a 12 month low of $52.28 and a 12 month high of $82.44. The stock has a market capitalization of $93.43 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.18, a P/E/G ratio of 2.81 and a beta of 1.28. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $63.42 and a 200-day simple moving average of $69.45.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, December 18th. The footwear maker reported $0.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.16. The firm had revenue of $12.43 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.19 billion. NIKE had a return on equity of 18.43% and a net margin of 5.43%.NIKE’s revenue was up .6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.78 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts anticipate that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

NIKE Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 2nd. Investors of record on Monday, December 1st were issued a dividend of $0.41 per share. This is an increase from NIKE’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. This represents a $1.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 1st. NIKE’s payout ratio is presently 96.47%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Timothy D. Cook acquired 50,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 22nd. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $58.97 per share, with a total value of $2,948,500.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 105,480 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,220,155.60. This trade represents a 90.12% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Chairman Mark G. Parker sold 86,078 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $64.80, for a total value of $5,577,854.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman directly owned 647,615 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $41,965,452. The trade was a 11.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders bought a total of 91,229 shares of company stock valued at $5,452,640 in the last 90 days. 0.80% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting NIKE

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Insiders (CEO Elliott Hill, Lead Independent Director Tim Cook and another director) purchased shares after the earnings selloff, signaling management/board confidence and supporting near‑term buying interest. Insiders Just Bought the Dip in NKE Stock, Including Apple’s CEO
• Positive Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein and Bank of America reiterated Buy ratings (Bernstein with an $85 PT), reinforcing analyst support for a recovery narrative and providing upside catalysts if execution improves. Bernstein Reiterates Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage roundup / deep‑dive pieces highlight mixed views (20 ratings reviewed); consensus still shows upside but many analysts trimmed targets after earnings — keeps the story contested and volatility likely. Nike Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation comparisons (Adidas vs. Nike) and articles on whether Nike’s pricing looks justified keep value investors debating entry points; these are discussion pieces rather than immediate catalysts. ADDYY or NKE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
• Negative Sentiment: Nike quietly divested RTFKT after having shuttered the unit last year — a sign of retreat from an earlier digital/NFT strategy that may imply small losses, strategic pullback and negative sentiment among digital community investors. Nike offloads RTFKT months after investor lawsuit: Report
• Negative Sentiment: Greater China remains a material drag (reported ~17% revenue decline in the region), underscoring that one of Nike’s largest growth markets is still lagging and pressuring near‑term top‑line recovery. Will China’s Structural Challenges Slow NIKE’s Global Comeback?
• Negative Sentiment: RBC trimmed its price target from $85 to $78 (still a Buy), reflecting caution — such PT cuts, even when ratings stay positive, can sap momentum and weigh on sentiment. RBC Lowers Nike Price Target

NIKE Company Profile

Nike, Inc (NYSE: NKE) is a global designer, marketer and distributor of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories. Founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman and renamed Nike in 1971, the company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon. Nike develops and commercializes products across performance and lifestyle categories for sports including running, basketball, soccer and training, and is known for signature technologies and design-driven product lines.

The company markets products under several primary brands, including Nike, Jordan and Converse, and sells through a combination of wholesale relationships, branded retail stores and direct-to-consumer channels such as company-operated stores and digital platforms (e.g., Nike.com and mobile apps).