Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH Purchases 27,805 Shares of NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH increased its position in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 6.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 475,404 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 27,805 shares during the quarter. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH’s holdings in NIKE were worth $33,150,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Mascoma Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of NIKE during the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC lifted its stake in NIKE by 952.6% during the second quarter. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC now owns 400 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 362 shares during the period. Saudi Central Bank acquired a new stake in NIKE during the first quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Matrix Trust Co boosted its holdings in NIKE by 53.1% during the second quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 441 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of NIKE in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Institutional investors own 64.25% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about NIKE

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Apple CEO and long-time Nike board member Tim Cook made a sizable open-market purchase of Nike shares, a visible sign of insider confidence that can buoy sentiment and short-term demand. Apple CEO Tim Cook Just Gave Nike Investors 3 Million Reasons to Cheer
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights Nike’s “Sport Offense” play — faster product cycles and sport-led innovation — as management’s strategy to rebuild brand heat, fix channel execution and drive growth across key markets; if execution accelerates, sales and margins could improve over 2026. Can NIKE’s “Sport Offense” Reignite Growth Across Key Markets?
• Positive Sentiment: Seeking Alpha publishes a bullish, long-term “Buy” view that argues Nike is on a recovery path — such bullish coverage can attract value-oriented investors looking past near-term noise. Nike: On A Long And Winding Road To Recovery – Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: General investor education pieces list Nike among apparel stocks to consider, which can increase retail interest but don’t change fundamentals. How to Invest in Apparel Stocks (NKE)
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage noting Nike as an “active” analyst-covered stock raises visibility; however, several analysts have lowered targets recently, so headline volume may not imply unanimous bullishness. Is Nike (NKE) One of the Most Active US Stocks to Buy According to Analysts?
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst skepticism: UBS and others have cut price targets and issued neutral ratings, limiting upside until consistent sales and margin improvement are visible. Is Nike (NKE) One of the Most Active US Stocks to Buy According to Analysts?
• Negative Sentiment: Market commentary warns that North America recovery alone may be insufficient for a sustained rally; a Guggenheim analyst stresses broader execution and international growth are still needed. Here’s why North America recovery isn’t enough for Nike stock to rally in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage and data point to meaningful share price underperformance since Q2 2026 and a listicle recommends leaving Nike off watchlists, underscoring persistent execution risk and peer/strategy concerns. NIKE, Inc. (NKE) Down 10.8% Since Q2 2026, Wall Street Remains Positive

NIKE Trading Up 0.4%

NKE opened at $61.19 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $90.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.99, a PEG ratio of 2.61 and a beta of 1.29. 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’s 50 day moving average is $64.08 and its 200-day moving average is $69.35. NIKE, Inc. has a 1-year low of $52.28 and a 1-year high of $82.44.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last released its quarterly earnings data 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 business 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 quarterly revenue was up .6% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts predict that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

NIKE Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 1st will be paid a $0.41 dividend. This represents a $1.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 1st. This is a positive change from NIKE’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio is currently 96.47%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Chairman Mark G. Parker sold 86,078 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $64.80, for a total transaction of $5,577,854.40. Following the sale, the chairman owned 647,615 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $41,965,452. This trade represents a 11.73% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Timothy D. Cook acquired 50,000 shares of NIKE stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 22nd. The shares were purchased at an average price of $58.97 per share, for a total transaction of $2,948,500.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 105,480 shares in the company, valued at $6,220,155.60. The trade was a 90.12% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders purchased 74,841 shares of company stock worth $4,451,334 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

NKE has been the subject of several analyst reports. TD Cowen upgraded NIKE from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their target price for the stock from $62.00 to $85.00 in a research report on Wednesday, September 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $77.00 target price on shares of NIKE in a research note on Friday, December 19th. DZ Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Piper Sandler set a $75.00 price target on shares of NIKE and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on shares of NIKE from $100.00 to $86.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, November 17th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-five have issued a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $75.84.

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).