NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) has been assigned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the thirty-five research firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, fifteen have given a hold rating and nineteen have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $63.4156.

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on NKE. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Wednesday. China Renaissance lowered their price objective on NIKE from $74.60 to $50.30 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Piper Sandler dropped their target price on NIKE from $75.00 to $60.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Stifel Nicolaus cut their target price on NIKE from $65.00 to $56.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group reduced their price target on NIKE from $65.00 to $55.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On NIKE

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Mizuho Markets Cayman LP purchased a new position in shares of NIKE during the 3rd quarter worth $34,200,000. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC raised its holdings in NIKE by 697.5% in the 3rd quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC now owns 228,889 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $15,960,000 after buying an additional 200,187 shares during the period. Strive Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in NIKE in the 3rd quarter valued at about $1,743,000. Soros Fund Management LLC lifted its position in NIKE by 33.0% in the second quarter. Soros Fund Management LLC now owns 302,320 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $21,477,000 after buying an additional 75,000 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in NIKE by 54.6% in the third quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 104,791 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $7,307,000 after buying an additional 37,019 shares during the last quarter. 64.25% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

NIKE Stock Performance

NKE opened at $44.20 on Friday. NIKE has a twelve month low of $43.17 and a twelve month high of $80.17. The firm has a market capitalization of $65.43 billion, a PE ratio of 29.27, a PEG ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a current ratio of 2.14, a quick ratio of 1.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $58.43 and its 200 day moving average price is $63.19.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 31st. The footwear maker reported $0.35 EPS for the quarter, beating 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 quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.54 EPS. NIKE’s quarterly revenue was up .1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that NIKE will post 2.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.

NIKE Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd were given a dividend of $0.41 per share. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.7%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 2nd. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 108.61%.

NIKE News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Dividend streak nears Dividend Aristocrat status — Nike paid a $0.41 quarterly dividend on April 1, 2026, marking 24 consecutive years of increases, which keeps income-oriented investors anchored to the stock. Can Nike Limp Across the Finish Line to Dividend Aristocrat Status?
• Positive Sentiment: Some firms still hold bullish/neutral views — DZ Bank reaffirmed a buy rating and Guggenheim left a $74 target, providing a limited positive counterpoint for longer‑term holders. DZ Bank Reiterates Buy Guggenheim $74 PT
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed earnings read: Nike slightly beat EPS estimates but management’s guidance and commentary signaled a longer turnaround, making the near‑term outlook unclear for investors. Earnings and Guidance Summary
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts and outlets flag the stock as deeply oversold and a possible buy‑the‑dip candidate, but emphasize structural risks that could keep pressure on the shares. Oversold / Buy‑the‑Dip Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Widespread analyst downgrades and price‑target cuts — multiple firms (Goldman Sachs, BofA, DA Davidson, Barclays, Truist, China Renaissance, Evercore ISI and others) have cut ratings or lowered targets, pressuring sentiment and amplifying selling. Goldman Sachs Downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Weak forward guidance from the Q3 call drove a sharp intra‑day selloff (reports of ~15% declines after the update) as management signaled revenue and margin headwinds will persist. Earnings Call Highlights
• Negative Sentiment: China demand and direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) execution remain key trouble spots — several articles highlight that China weakness and a DTC reset are major drivers of the slowdown. China/DTC Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure from tariffs, restructuring costs and inventory moves could crimp profits even if revenue stabilizes, per margin‑analysis pieces. Margin Pressure Analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder litigation inquiry — a law firm is investigating potential misstatements around DTC strategy and disclosures, which adds legal risk and could prolong volatility. Investor Litigation Notice
• Negative Sentiment: Technical/market signals: the stock hit multi‑year lows on heavy volume and faces a weakened analyst consensus, increasing the chance of further downside until clearer signs of a sustained recovery appear. MarketBeat Analysis

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).