DZ Bank Reaffirms “Buy” Rating for NIKE (NYSE:NKE)

NIKE (NYSE:NKE)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by analysts at DZ Bank in a report issued on Thursday,MarketScreener reports.

Several other equities research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. UBS Group cut their target price on shares of NIKE from $58.00 to $54.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their target price on shares of NIKE from $35.00 to $23.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. Williams Trading lowered their price target on shares of NIKE from $80.00 to $57.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Guggenheim dropped their price target on shares of NIKE from $77.00 to $74.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $63.42.

NIKE Price Performance

Shares of NYSE NKE opened at $44.20 on Thursday. 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 stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $58.43 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $63.19. NIKE has a 1-year low of $43.17 and a 1-year high of $80.17. The firm has a market cap of $65.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 1.31.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, March 31st. The footwear maker reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.06. NIKE had a return on equity of 16.41% and a net margin of 4.84%.The firm had revenue of $11.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.23 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.54 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up .1% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts anticipate that NIKE will post 2.05 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On NIKE

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in NIKE by 1.5% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 116,993,541 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $7,453,658,000 after buying an additional 1,702,342 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its holdings in shares of NIKE by 2.2% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 59,315,606 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $3,802,807,000 after acquiring an additional 1,275,494 shares in the last quarter. Capital World Investors boosted its position in shares of NIKE by 16.2% during the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 49,069,951 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $3,126,246,000 after acquiring an additional 6,830,938 shares during the last quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP boosted its position in shares of NIKE by 49,010.4% during the 4th quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 48,054,542 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $3,061,555,000 after acquiring an additional 47,956,692 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of NIKE by 0.9% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 26,442,879 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $1,677,251,000 after purchasing an additional 233,925 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 64.25% of the company’s stock.

NIKE News Summary

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).