Capital International Investors trimmed its holdings in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE – Free Report) by 23.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 4,169,867 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after selling 1,253,144 shares during the quarter. Capital International Investors owned about 0.28% of NIKE worth $290,765,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in NIKE during the 2nd quarter worth $31,000. Guerra Advisors Inc bought a new position in shares of NIKE in the third quarter worth $34,000. Accredited Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of NIKE by 268.6% during the third quarter. Accredited Wealth Management LLC now owns 516 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 376 shares during the period. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of NIKE during the third quarter valued at $43,000. Finally, Financial Consulate Inc. bought a new stake in shares of NIKE during the third quarter valued at about $57,000. 64.25% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, Director Robert Holmes Swan bought 8,691 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 22nd. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $57.54 per share, with a total value of $500,080.14. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 43,293 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,491,079.22. The trade was a 25.12% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Timothy D. Cook purchased 50,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated 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 acquisition, the director directly owned 105,480 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,220,155.60. This trade represents a 90.12% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders have purchased 75,079 shares of company stock worth $4,449,887. Company insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.
NIKE Stock Performance
NIKE (NYSE:NKE – Get Free Report) 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 return on equity of 18.43% and a net margin of 5.43%.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 previous year, the firm earned $0.78 earnings per share. NIKE’s revenue for the quarter was up .6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts predict that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.
NIKE Dividend Announcement
The business 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. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. NIKE’s payout ratio is presently 96.47%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
NKE has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Wednesday, December 31st. Telsey Advisory Group lowered their target price on shares of NIKE from $75.00 to $72.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. DZ Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Monday, January 5th. Twenty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $74.61.
View Our Latest Analysis on NKE
NIKE News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:
- Positive Sentiment: RBC Capital Markets reiterated an Outperform rating and a $78 price target, highlighting a path to recovery (China recovery cited as key). RBC Capital Markets Sees Path to Growth for Nike (NKE), Reiterates Outperform Rating
- Positive Sentiment: Nike established a new $1 billion, 364‑day unsecured revolving credit facility—adds short‑term liquidity and gives the company flexibility during its restructuring. Nike Establishes New $1 Billion Short-Term Credit Facility
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains constructive (consensus around “Moderate Buy”) and some premarket commentary pointed to a bullish analyst call that briefly lifted the stock. NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage on Nike’s planned “channel reset” frames the story as an operating‑model shift—critical for long‑term margins but also a multi‑year execution risk; this is more about strategy than immediate earnings. Nike’s Channel Reset Could Decide Its Next Five Years
- Neutral Sentiment: Roundups explaining intraday moves note a mix of restructuring charges and corporate actions that can produce short-term volatility while positioning the company for improved margin mix. What’s Going On With Nike Stock Today?
- Negative Sentiment: Nike has fallen for seven straight sessions, a selloff that reflects investor concern about near‑term demand, channel cleanup and the pace of China recovery. Nike drops for the seventh straight session
- Negative Sentiment: Market commentary highlights the recent 7‑day loss (~‑12%) and the sizable market‑cap decline, signaling sentiment has turned cautious and could pressure short‑term multiples. Is Nike Stock Now A Value Play?
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst/market writeups comparing sector peers point to execution and demand as reasons Nike is underperforming, keeping downside risk until channel and China trends stabilize. Why Nike is Down, and Netflix is Up
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).
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