Eagle Rock Investment Company LLC Boosts Stock Holdings in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Eagle Rock Investment Company LLC grew its stake in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 25.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 57,475 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after buying an additional 11,825 shares during the quarter. Eagle Rock Investment Company LLC’s holdings in NIKE were worth $3,662,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. KMG Fiduciary Partners LLC increased its stake in NIKE by 8.6% in the 4th quarter. KMG Fiduciary Partners LLC now owns 3,580 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $228,000 after purchasing an additional 283 shares during the period. Matrix Trust Co boosted its stake in shares of NIKE by 43.6% during the fourth quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 596 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 181 shares during the period. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH grew its holdings in shares of NIKE by 5.7% in the fourth quarter. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH now owns 502,558 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $32,018,000 after purchasing an additional 27,154 shares during the last quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of NIKE by 51.8% in the fourth quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC now owns 5,831 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $372,000 after purchasing an additional 1,991 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ramsey Quantitative Systems purchased a new position in shares of NIKE in the fourth quarter worth $96,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.25% of the company’s stock.

NIKE Stock Performance

Shares of NKE stock opened at $51.37 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $76.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.22, a PEG ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.27. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $60.16 and a 200 day moving average of $64.10. NIKE, Inc. has a 52 week low of $51.20 and a 52 week high of $80.17. The company has a quick ratio of 1.40, a current ratio of 2.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50.

NIKE Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a $0.41 dividend. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 96.47%.

Insider Activity at NIKE

In related news, CEO Elliott Hill bought 16,388 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 29th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $61.10 per share, with a total value of $1,001,306.80. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 241,587 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,760,965.70. This trade represents a 7.28% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting NIKE

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Evercore ISI reiterates a Buy, saying China weakness looks priced in and that stabilizing demand plus innovation could support a re‑rating. Nike: China Weakness Priced In, Stabilizing Demand and Innovation Set Up Re‑Rating Potential
• Positive Sentiment: Williams Trading maintains a Buy and a $80 price target, citing strengthening global trends and product momentum that could drive above‑consensus FY27 earnings. Nike Buy Rating Backed by Strengthening Global Trends and Product Momentum Driving Above-Consensus FY27 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile investor commentary (Jim Cramer) expressed confidence that the stock can recover toward ~$70, giving sentiment support to buyers who focus on a turnaround narrative. Jim Cramer on NIKE: “I Think We’ll See $70 for That Stock”
• Positive Sentiment: Longer‑term bulls point to the “Win Now” turnaround showing early signs (recent EPS beats, category momentum) and give larger upside targets ($85 in one note). Nike At 5-Year Lows: Why The Turnaround Is Already Working
• Neutral Sentiment: Nike launched a World Cup collection made from textile waste — a positive brand/ESG play but uncertain near‑term revenue impact. Nike’s World Cup Textile Waste Line Tests Turnaround And Valuation Story
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple previews (Zacks, Market commentary) flag key metrics investors should watch in the Q3 release (revenue growth, gross margin and China trends); history of earnings beats adds some confidence but not certainty. Stay Ahead of the Game With Nike (NKE) Q3 Earnings: Wall Street’s Insights on Key Metrics
• Negative Sentiment: Investopedia and other outlets warn of high post‑earnings volatility; some traders expect a sharp move and the potential for the stock to retest multi‑year lows if results disappoint. Here’s How Much Nike Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings Tuesday
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst pushback: Telsey cut its price target to $65 and Erste trimmed FY2026 EPS expectations — both amplify downside risk if results miss hopes. Telsey Advisory Group Lowers NIKE (NYSE:NKE) Price Target to $65.00 MarketBeat – NIKE Report
• Negative Sentiment: China remains the key risk: coverage notes that improvement is uneven and markets are pricing some weakness, leaving limited margin for error in the release. Nike Stock Struggles Mightily As Wall Street Eyes Earnings, China Progress

Analyst Ratings Changes

NKE has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Thursday, March 12th. Piper Sandler set a $75.00 price target on shares of NIKE and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. Berenberg Bank reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $70.00 price objective on shares of NIKE in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group dropped their target price on shares of NIKE from $75.00 to $61.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Twenty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, NIKE currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $73.20.

NIKE 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).