Ameriprise Financial Inc. Has $429.72 Million Holdings in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Ameriprise Financial Inc. increased its stake in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 6.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 6,212,952 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after buying an additional 363,316 shares during the quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. owned 0.42% of NIKE worth $429,724,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of NKE. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of NIKE during the second quarter valued at $31,000. Guerra Advisors Inc bought a new stake in shares of NIKE in the 3rd quarter worth about $34,000. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd bought a new stake in shares of NIKE in the 3rd quarter worth about $35,000. Accredited Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of NIKE by 268.6% during 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NIKE during the 3rd quarter worth about $43,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.25% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

NKE has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $78.00 price target on shares of NIKE in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Needham & Company LLC lowered shares of NIKE from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Telsey Advisory Group cut their target price on shares of NIKE from $75.00 to $72.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 19th. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their target price on NIKE from $38.00 to $35.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Citigroup restated a “neutral” rating and set a $65.00 price target (down from $70.00) on shares of NIKE in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Twenty-three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $74.90.

NIKE Trading Down 0.2%

NKE opened at $54.00 on Monday. NIKE, Inc. has a 1-year low of $52.28 and a 1-year high of $80.17. The stock has a market capitalization of $79.93 billion, a PE ratio of 31.76, a PEG ratio of 2.76 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. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $62.53 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $65.52.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The footwear maker reported $0.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping 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 company had revenue of $12.43 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.19 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.78 earnings per share. NIKE’s quarterly revenue was up .6% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

NIKE Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Buying and Selling at NIKE

In other news, Director Robert Holmes Swan purchased 8,691 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 22nd. The shares were acquired at an average price of $57.54 per share, with a total value of $500,080.14. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 43,293 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,491,079.22. The trade was a 25.12% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Elliott Hill purchased 16,388 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 29th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $61.10 per share, for a total transaction of $1,001,306.80. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 241,587 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,760,965.70. The trade was a 7.28% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders have bought 75,079 shares of company stock worth $4,449,887. Insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.

NIKE News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays upgraded NKE to an Overweight, citing a clear North America recovery, stronger wholesale bookings, and a refreshed product pipeline that could drive margin recovery and re‑rating. This upgrade is the main bullish catalyst today. Barclays upgrades NIKE (NKE)
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple outlets (MarketBeat, TheStreet) amplified the Barclays call, highlighting improving North America sales, inventory cleanup and product momentum — factors that could support upside if execution continues. Just Buy It? Barclays Thinks Nike Is Ready to Run
• Neutral Sentiment: Nike promoted Cimarron Nix to chief sustainability officer, adding supply‑chain and labor expertise to management — a governance/ESG move that may help long‑term brand and operational resilience but is unlikely to move near‑term earnings. Can Nike’s New Sustainability Chief Reframe NKE’s Long-Term Competitive Edge Story?
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term selling: recent coverage notes a bigger single‑day decline and extended multi‑month underperformance — investor skepticism persists despite the upgrade. That ongoing weakness is pressuring the stock. Nike (NKE) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market
• Negative Sentiment: Options market shows moderately bearish positioning and higher implied volatility, with elevated demand for downside protection — a signal that traders expect continued near‑term swings. Option traders moderately bearish in Nike
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish analyst/editorial pieces cite ongoing risks (China weakness, Converse reset, valuation concerns) and list reasons to sell — these narratives can keep downward pressure until clearer signs of global stabilization appear. 3 Reasons to Sell NKE

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).