Clearstead Advisors LLC Trims Stock Position in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Clearstead Advisors LLC decreased its position in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 25.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 54,493 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after selling 18,174 shares during the quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC’s holdings in NIKE were worth $3,800,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in NIKE during the second quarter worth approximately $31,000. Guerra Advisors Inc purchased a new position in shares of NIKE during the third quarter worth approximately $34,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of NIKE in the 3rd quarter valued at $43,000. NewSquare Capital LLC increased its holdings in shares of NIKE by 54.4% in the 2nd quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 732 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $52,000 after acquiring an additional 258 shares during the period. Finally, Field & Main Bank raised its position in NIKE by 36.4% in the 2nd quarter. Field & Main Bank now owns 750 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $53,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. 64.25% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

NIKE Price Performance

NKE stock opened at $62.96 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $63.37 and a 200-day moving average of $67.29. The company has a market cap of $93.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.04, a PEG ratio of 3.35 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a current ratio of 2.06, a quick ratio of 1.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. NIKE, Inc. has a 12-month low of $52.28 and a 12-month high of $82.44.

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

NIKE Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a $0.41 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. NIKE’s payout ratio is currently 96.47%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other NIKE news, Director Robert Holmes Swan purchased 8,691 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 22nd. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $57.54 per share, for a total transaction of $500,080.14. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 43,293 shares of the company’s stock, 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 SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Elliott Hill acquired 16,388 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 29th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $61.10 per share, with a total value of $1,001,306.80. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 241,587 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,760,965.70. This represents a 7.28% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have acquired 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.

Key NIKE News

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Seeking Alpha initiated coverage at “Buy,” citing a rebounding U.S. market, renewed growth in North America sales and footwear, inventory/channel fixes and expected margin recovery in FY26 — a clear bull-case that could support the stock if execution continues. Nike: Just Buy It
• Positive Sentiment: A retrospective piece shows strong long-term returns for Nike holders (what a $1K investment a decade ago would be worth), reinforcing the buy-and-hold narrative for long-term investors. Here’s how much a $1K investment in Nike’s stock 10 years ago would be worth today
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks compares Nike and Lululemon, outlining differing business models and upside potential — useful for relative valuation and portfolio positioning but not an immediate earnings or policy catalyst. NIKE vs. lululemon: Which Stock Offers Better Upside Potential?
• Neutral Sentiment: The Motley Fool piece comparing Nike and On notes both stocks are down but highlights long-term strengths — again framing a longer-term investor view rather than a near-term price driver. Nike vs. On: Which Stock Is the Better Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Yahoo Finance reports Nike shares moved lower after the Trump administration announced new global tariffs, which reignited trade-policy uncertainty and raises near-term margin risk for apparel makers with global supply chains. Why Nike (NKE) Stock Is Trading Lower Today
• Negative Sentiment: Reuters summarizes the market reaction to a new 15% duty announced after a Supreme Court decision, underscoring renewed tariff uncertainty that could pressure costs and gross margins across retail and footwear. Stocks to watch as Trump’s new tariffs spell more uncertainty
• Negative Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha follow-up argues the tariff ruling and related developments keep the author cautious on Nike, signaling some analysts still see policy and margin risks that could limit near-term upside. Nike: Tariff Ruling Isn’t Enough To Change My Stance

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have issued reports on NKE shares. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. DZ Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Friday, December 19th. KeyCorp dropped their price target on NIKE from $90.00 to $75.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their target price on NIKE from $38.00 to $35.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $65.00 target price on NIKE and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, NIKE presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $74.61.

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).