Jain Global LLC Boosts Stock Position in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Jain Global LLC boosted its position in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 29.8% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 87,438 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 20,061 shares during the period. Jain Global LLC’s holdings in NIKE were worth $6,097,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of NIKE by 1.3% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 115,291,199 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $8,039,255,000 after acquiring an additional 1,467,414 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp grew its holdings in shares of NIKE by 2.8% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 59,154,159 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $4,225,441,000 after purchasing an additional 1,590,603 shares during the period. Capital World Investors increased its position in NIKE by 0.7% during the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 42,239,013 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $2,945,326,000 after purchasing an additional 286,615 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. raised its holdings in NIKE by 3.3% in the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 12,561,334 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $875,902,000 after buying an additional 404,136 shares during the period. Finally, Jennison Associates LLC lifted its position in NIKE by 42.3% during the third quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 11,838,528 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $825,501,000 after buying an additional 3,518,666 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.25% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at NIKE

In related news, CEO Elliott Hill bought 16,388 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 29th. The stock was bought at an average price of $61.10 per share, for a total transaction of $1,001,306.80. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly 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 legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Robert Holmes Swan bought 8,691 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 22nd. The shares were bought at an average cost of $57.54 per share, with a total value of $500,080.14. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 43,293 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,491,079.22. This trade represents a 25.12% 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. 0.80% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

NIKE News Summary

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?

NIKE Stock Performance

Shares of NKE stock opened at $54.76 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $81.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.21, a P/E/G ratio of 2.76 and a beta of 1.27. NIKE, Inc. has a 1-year low of $52.28 and a 1-year high of $80.17. 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 stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $62.34 and its 200-day simple moving average is $65.36.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, December 18th. The footwear maker reported $0.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.16. NIKE had a return on equity of 18.43% and a net margin of 5.43%.The firm had revenue of $12.43 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.19 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.78 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up .6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts predict that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

NIKE Dividend Announcement

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have commented on NKE. Robert W. Baird cut their price objective on NIKE from $93.00 to $85.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $78.00 target price on shares of NIKE in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Argus decreased their price target on shares of NIKE from $85.00 to $70.00 in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Truist Financial set a $69.00 target price on shares of NIKE in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group cut their target price on shares of NIKE from $77.00 to $76.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Twenty-three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, NIKE has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price 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).