Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd Decreases Holdings in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd reduced its holdings in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 65.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 5,237 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after selling 9,792 shares during the quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd’s holdings in NIKE were worth $365,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the business. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in NIKE in the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Guerra Advisors Inc acquired a new stake in NIKE during the third quarter worth approximately $34,000. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of NIKE during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $35,000. Accredited Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of NIKE by 268.6% during 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. Finally, Strive Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of NIKE in the 3rd quarter valued at $40,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.25% of the company’s stock.

NIKE Price Performance

Shares of NKE opened at $55.11 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a quick ratio of 1.40 and a current ratio of 2.06. NIKE, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $52.28 and a fifty-two week high of $80.17. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $62.13 and a 200-day simple moving average of $65.20. The company has a market capitalization of $81.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.42, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 1.27.

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

NIKE Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a dividend of $0.41 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 96.47%.

NIKE News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Major marketing partnership and campaign rollout with retail partner DICK’S Sporting Goods around March basketball showcase — broad athlete roster (Tatum, Ionescu, SGA, Diana Taurasi, etc.) could boost brand visibility and youth engagement heading into a key selling season. DICK’S Sporting Goods and NIKE, Inc. Enlist Dave “Lil Dicky” Burd and Diana Taurasi to Find the Next Generation of Hoopers with “The Scouts Are Out” Campaign
• Positive Sentiment: Buy-side support: Barclays issued a bullish call ahead of Nike’s upcoming earnings, which can lift sentiment and support near-term share strength into the print. Nike (NKE) Stock Receives Bullish Barclays Call Ahead of Crucial Earnings Date
• Positive Sentiment: Market action: recent sessions show Nike outperforming the broader market, reflecting short-term buying interest ahead of catalysts (earnings, seasonal demand). Nike (NKE) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and valuation reassessment: some models trimmed fair value modestly (around $0.55 per share), signaling a cautious but not dramatic shift — watch China exposure, restructuring moves, and wholesale execution for direction. How The NIKE (NKE) Investment Story Is Shifting With Resets China Risks And Restructuring
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings is a near-term catalyst investors are watching; several pieces ask whether to buy ahead of the March 31 print — this keeps volatility elevated but provides a clear event to reprice expectations. Should You Buy Nike Stock Before March 31?
• Negative Sentiment: Broader concerns: critical coverage highlights persistent headwinds — slowing sales, tougher competition, and a “reset” in Street expectations — which could pressure the stock if earnings or guidance disappoint. Wall Street just delivered a jaw-dropping reset on Nike stock
• Negative Sentiment: Comparative growth concerns: investors comparing dividend/return profiles (e.g., Starbucks) note Nike’s revenue growth has stalled and management expects near-term sales declines — a reminder that income-seeking investors may prefer alternatives until growth visibility improves. Starbucks vs. Nike: Which Dividend Stock Is a Better Buy?

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts recently commented on NKE shares. Daiwa Securities Group cut their price target on shares of NIKE from $75.00 to $61.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $100.00 price objective on shares of NIKE in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Piper Sandler set a $75.00 target price on NIKE and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Telsey Advisory Group reduced their target price on NIKE from $75.00 to $72.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC cut NIKE from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Twenty-three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $74.90.

Insider Activity at NIKE

In other news, Director Timothy D. Cook purchased 50,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 22nd. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $58.97 per share, for a total transaction of $2,948,500.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 105,480 shares in the company, valued at $6,220,155.60. The trade was a 90.12% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Robert Holmes Swan purchased 8,691 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 22nd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $57.54 per share, with a total value of $500,080.14. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 43,293 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,491,079.22. This represents a 25.12% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have bought a total of 75,079 shares of company stock worth $4,449,887 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.

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).