NIKE (NYSE:NKE) Earns “Buy” Rating from Sanford C. Bernstein

NIKE (NYSE:NKE)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by Sanford C. Bernstein in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price target on shares of NIKE from $67.00 to $54.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, March 23rd. Needham & Company LLC lowered NIKE from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $52.00 target price on shares of NIKE in a report on Wednesday. Robert W. Baird cut their target price on NIKE from $93.00 to $85.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Berenberg Bank reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $70.00 price target on shares of NIKE in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, NIKE has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $63.42.

NIKE Trading Down 1.0%

Shares of NIKE stock opened at $44.20 on Wednesday. NIKE has a 52-week low of $43.17 and a 52-week high of $80.17. The firm has a market capitalization of $65.43 billion, a PE ratio of 29.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.35 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 2.14 and a quick ratio of 1.40. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $58.84 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $63.39.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 31st. The footwear maker reported $0.35 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.29 by $0.06. NIKE had a net margin of 4.84% and a return on equity of 16.41%. The company had revenue of $11.28 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.23 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.54 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up .1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect that NIKE will post 2.05 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in NIKE during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Sankala Group LLC bought a new position in NIKE in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. J.Safra Asset Management Corp acquired a new position in NIKE in the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in NIKE in the fourth quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of NIKE during the second quarter worth $31,000. 64.25% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about NIKE

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 beat on the headline numbers — EPS topped estimates and management says actions are underway to clear unhealthy inventory, which supports the argument the trough may be in place. NIKE Q3 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates, Margin Pressures Persist
• Positive Sentiment: Some brokers and value-focused analysts still call NKE a buy on a beaten-up valuation and strong balance sheet — supporting a potential buy‑the‑dip case for long‑term investors. With Nike Stock Deep in Oversold Territory, Should You Buy the Dip?
• Neutral Sentiment: Technicals show heavy selling (volume spikes, oversold indicators), which can lead to short‑term bounces or further weakness depending on next‑quarter guidance and investor positioning. Down 75% From Its High, How Much Lower Can Nike Get?
• Negative Sentiment: Weak guidance was the primary catalyst — Nike forecast revenue down in the coming quarter (management signaled sales declines and extended recovery timing), which triggered the selloff as investors reprice a slower turnaround. Nike Stock Plunges As Weak China Sales Guidance Rattles Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Greater China remains a major drag (management flagged a sharp China sales decline), and margin pressure from tariffs, promotions and restructuring raises near‑term profit risk. NIKE’s Gross Margin Drag & Tariff Costs Loom: Can It Protect Profits?
• Negative Sentiment: Wall Street reaction has included numerous price‑target cuts and downgrades alongside a new shareholder litigation inquiry into disclosures about the turnaround and DTC strategy — additional reputational and legal risk. Kuehn Law Encourages Investors of Nike, Inc. to Contact Law Firm

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).