Aristides Capital LLC Sells 22,500 Shares of NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Aristides Capital LLC trimmed its position in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 50.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 22,500 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after selling 22,500 shares during the quarter. Aristides Capital LLC’s holdings in NIKE were worth $1,569,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in NIKE in the 2nd quarter worth about $31,000. Guerra Advisors Inc bought a new position in shares of NIKE during the 3rd quarter valued at about $34,000. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd purchased a new position in NIKE in the 3rd quarter worth $35,000. Accredited Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in NIKE by 268.6% in the 3rd quarter. Accredited Wealth Management LLC now owns 516 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 376 shares during the period. Finally, Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in NIKE during the 3rd quarter valued at $43,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.25% of the company’s stock.

NIKE Price Performance

Shares of NKE stock opened at $54.10 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 2.06 and a quick ratio of 1.40. NIKE, Inc. has a one year low of $52.28 and a one year high of $80.17. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $62.72 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $65.88. The company has a market capitalization of $80.08 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.82, a P/E/G ratio of 2.85 and a beta of 1.27.

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

NIKE Announces Dividend

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

NIKE News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays upgraded NKE to Overweight and raised its price target (to $73), arguing Nike has likely hit a “fundamental bottom” thanks to operational progress and disciplined management — a major reason some investors remain constructive. Nike’s Stock Gets an Upgrade (Investopedia)
• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat and other outlets highlight strong North American signs (double‑digit wholesale growth, improved full‑price sell‑through) and a re-energized product pipeline (running, basketball, World Cup bookings), supporting a potential recovery if the trend continues. Just Buy It? Barclays Thinks Nike Is Ready to Run (MarketBeat)
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor attention has spiked — trading volumes and search interest are up — which can amplify moves in either direction depending on next company data or macro headlines. Investors Heavily Search NIKE (Zacks)
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate is active: some analysts view the pullback as an attractive entry (potential upside to consensus targets), while others argue price still reflects material near‑term risk — earnings and margin trajectory will drive re‑rating. Assessing Nike Valuation (Yahoo Finance)
• Negative Sentiment: Lingering headwinds: Greater China sales remain weak and the Converse reset continues to pressure overall results — these international and brand-specific issues keep downside risk if recovery momentum stalls. Just Buy It? Barclays Thinks Nike Is Ready to Run (MarketBeat)
• Negative Sentiment: Some commentators and analysts argue the multi‑year share-price decline and recent volatility justify caution or selling, pointing to decelerating long-term returns and specific short-term risks. 3 Reasons to Sell NKE (Yahoo Finance)
• Negative Sentiment: Short-term downward moves and headlines (Zacks flagged a larger-than-market decline) show the stock remains sensitive to sentiment swings despite the upgrade — expect continued volatility until earnings confirm a sustained recovery. Nike Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market (Zacks)

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

NKE has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Monday, December 15th. Telsey Advisory Group decreased their price objective on shares of NIKE from $75.00 to $72.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, December 19th. BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $100.00 target price on shares of NIKE in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Argus cut their price target on NIKE from $85.00 to $70.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane decreased 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. Twenty-three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $74.90.

Insiders Place Their Bets

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

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).