Cohen Capital Management Inc. Makes New $1.57 Million Investment in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Cohen Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 24,595 shares of the footwear maker’s stock, valued at approximately $1,567,000.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of NIKE during the second quarter worth approximately $31,000. Guerra Advisors Inc bought a new stake in NIKE during the 3rd quarter valued at $34,000. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd bought a new stake in NIKE during the 3rd quarter valued at $35,000. Accredited Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in 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 acquiring an additional 376 shares during the period. Finally, Strive Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in NIKE during the 3rd quarter worth $40,000. Institutional investors own 64.25% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have recently commented on NKE. Argus lowered their price target on NIKE from $85.00 to $70.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. UBS Group reduced their price objective on shares of NIKE from $58.00 to $54.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. KeyCorp decreased their target price on shares of NIKE from $90.00 to $75.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $52.00 target price (down from $76.00) on shares of NIKE in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group dropped their price target on shares of NIKE from $75.00 to $61.00 in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $63.42.

NIKE Trading Up 0.0%

Shares of NKE stock opened at $44.20 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $58.43 and a 200 day simple moving average of $63.12. NIKE, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $43.17 and a fifty-two week high of $80.17. The stock has a market capitalization of $65.43 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.27, a P/E/G ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a quick ratio of 1.40, a current ratio of 2.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 31st. The footwear maker reported $0.35 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.06. NIKE had a net margin of 4.84% and a return on equity of 16.41%. The firm had revenue of $11.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.23 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.54 earnings per share. NIKE’s revenue for the quarter was up .1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts expect that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

NIKE Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd were paid a $0.41 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.7%. NIKE’s payout ratio is currently 108.61%.

Key Headlines Impacting NIKE

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

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).