B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG Trims Holdings in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG trimmed its holdings in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 88.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 315,317 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after selling 2,344,510 shares during the quarter. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG’s holdings in NIKE were worth $21,987,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of NIKE during the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Guerra Advisors Inc bought a new stake in shares of NIKE in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Accredited Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of NIKE by 268.6% in the 3rd quarter. Accredited Wealth Management LLC now owns 516 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 376 shares during the last quarter. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of NIKE in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $43,000. Finally, Financial Consulate Inc. bought a new position in NIKE during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $57,000. 64.25% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting NIKE

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: RBC/other analysts still see recovery potential, particularly from China, and some firms reaffirm bullish long‑term views (RBC’s thesis supports upside to the stock). Nike Faces China Recovery as Key Growth Driver, RBC Says
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish writeups (Rebound Capital summaries syndicated to retail sites) argue NKE’s multiple and brand strength make it a buy for investors positioning for a turnaround. Is NIKE, Inc. (NKE) Stock A Good Buy Right Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Stifel Nicolaus and other houses are taking cautious stances (e.g., hold ratings remain), reflecting mixed near‑term visibility even as some firms set higher price targets. Stifel Nicolaus Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Nike (NKE)
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst roundups offer mixed takes on consumer cyclicals (Nike included); these compilations add little immediate catalyst but reflect diverging views on timing of the recovery. Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports suggest Nike may consider strategic moves around the Converse business — this is speculative and could be either positive (streamlining/non‑core sale) or negative (execution risk/one‑time costs). ‘Nike Could Exit Converse,’ Says BNP Paribas
• Negative Sentiment: NIKE announced ~ $300M in pre‑tax restructuring/severance charges tied to organizational changes and recent layoffs; management signals ongoing cost realignment that will pressure near‑term results and prompted the stock pullback. Nike to Record $300 Million Charge From Cost‑Cutting Efforts (WSJ)
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple outlets highlight the same $300M severance hit and note CEO Elliott Hill’s restructuring could include additional cuts — increasing short‑term execution and margin risk. Nike Restructuring And Severance Charge Test Turnaround Under New CEO

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have issued reports on NKE. Truist Financial set a $69.00 price objective on NIKE in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $110.00 target price on shares of NIKE in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Citigroup restated a “neutral” rating and set a $65.00 price target (down from $70.00) on shares of NIKE in a report on Friday, December 19th. Needham & Company LLC cut shares of NIKE from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Twenty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $74.61.

Insider Transactions at NIKE

In related news, Director Robert Holmes Swan bought 8,691 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 22nd. The shares were bought at an average cost of $57.54 per share, with a total value of $500,080.14. Following the acquisition, the director owned 43,293 shares in the company, valued at $2,491,079.22. This trade represents a 25.12% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Elliott Hill bought 16,388 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 29th. The shares were bought at an average price of $61.10 per share, for a total transaction of $1,001,306.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 241,587 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,760,965.70. This represents a 7.28% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders purchased 75,079 shares of company stock worth $4,449,887 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.

NIKE Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:NKE opened at $57.01 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.40, a current ratio of 2.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $84.40 billion, a PE ratio of 33.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.92 and a beta of 1.27. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $63.26 and its 200-day moving average price is $66.39. NIKE, Inc. has a twelve month low of $52.28 and a twelve month high of $80.19.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The footwear maker reported $0.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.16. NIKE had a net margin of 5.43% and a return on equity of 18.43%. The company had revenue of $12.43 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.19 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.78 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up .6% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts expect that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 EPS for the current year.

NIKE Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be paid a $0.41 dividend. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio is 96.47%.

About NIKE

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).