NIKE, Inc. $NKE Shares Sold by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. decreased its holdings in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 71.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 135,486 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after selling 346,164 shares during the quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.’s holdings in NIKE were worth $9,387,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in NIKE in the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Guerra Advisors Inc acquired a new position in NIKE during the third quarter worth approximately $34,000. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd purchased a new position in NIKE during the third quarter worth approximately $35,000. Accredited Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in NIKE by 268.6% during the third 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 acquired a new position in shares of NIKE in the 3rd quarter valued at $43,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.25% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting NIKE

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays issued a bullish note on NKE ahead of the company’s earnings, signaling expectations that the stock could outperform into the report and helping lift investor sentiment. Nike (NKE) Stock Receives Bullish Barclays Call Ahead of Crucial Earnings Date
• Positive Sentiment: Marketwide upside pushed NKE higher in today’s session, with press coverage noting a roughly 1.5% gain as investors rotated into beaten-down consumer names. Nike (NKE) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are focused on Nike’s upcoming fiscal‑quarter report (late March); several outlets debate whether to buy before the print, making the earnings release a likely catalyst for larger moves. Should You Buy Nike Stock Before March 31?
• Negative Sentiment: TheStreet reports a broad Wall Street “reset” on Nike, pointing to persistent investor frustration driven by slow sales, rising competition and management execution questions — commentary that could pressure the stock if the earnings print disappoints. Wall Street just delivered a jaw-dropping reset on Nike stock
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple analysts and articles highlight that Nike’s revenue growth has stalled and management expects near‑term sales declines; the stock’s YTD weakness and longer-term decline maintain downside risk until growth visibility improves. Starbucks vs. Nike: Which Dividend Stock Is a Better Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary assessing whether Nike is a buy after an 11% drop in 2026 notes the stock’s multi‑year decline (over 50% in five years) and reinforces the view that dividend and brand strength may not be enough without a clear revenue recovery. Down 11% in 2026: Is Nike Finally a Buy?

Insider Transactions at NIKE

In related news, CEO Elliott Hill bought 16,388 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 29th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $61.10 per share, for a total transaction of $1,001,306.80. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 241,587 shares in the company, valued at $14,760,965.70. This represents a 7.28% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Timothy D. Cook bought 50,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 22nd. The shares were bought at an average price of $58.97 per share, for a total transaction of $2,948,500.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 105,480 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,220,155.60. This trade represents a 90.12% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders purchased 75,079 shares of company stock valued at $4,449,887 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.

NIKE Stock Performance

Shares of NKE stock opened at $54.76 on Tuesday. 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 company has a market cap of $81.07 billion, a PE ratio of 32.21, a P/E/G ratio of 2.76 and a beta of 1.27. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $62.34 and its 200-day simple moving average is $65.36. NIKE, Inc. has a 52 week low of $52.28 and a 52 week high of $80.17.

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

NIKE Announces Dividend

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Williams Trading lowered their price objective on shares of NIKE from $100.00 to $80.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $67.00 target price on NIKE in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. DZ Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on NIKE from $93.00 to $85.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Berenberg Bank restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $70.00 price objective on shares of NIKE in a report on Friday, December 19th. Twenty-three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $74.90.

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).