NIKE’s (NKE) “Buy” Rating Reiterated at DZ Bank

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

Several other analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. Guggenheim lowered their price objective on shares of NIKE from $77.00 to $74.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Needham & Company LLC downgraded shares of NIKE from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on shares of NIKE from $65.00 to $55.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Berenberg Bank reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $70.00 target price on shares of NIKE in a report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price target on shares of NIKE from $54.00 to $51.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $63.42.

NIKE Price Performance

NKE opened at $43.89 on Thursday. NIKE has a 52-week low of $43.90 and a 52-week high of $80.17. The company has a 50 day moving average of $59.27 and a two-hundred day moving average of $63.53. The company has a market cap of $64.97 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.73, a P/E/G ratio of 2.78 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a quick ratio of 1.40, a current ratio of 2.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, March 31st. The footwear maker reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.06. NIKE had a net margin of 4.84% and a return on equity of 16.56%. The business had revenue of $11.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.23 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.54 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up .1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect that NIKE will post 2.05 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of NIKE

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC bought a new stake in NIKE during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Sankala Group LLC bought a new position in shares of NIKE in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. J.Safra Asset Management Corp acquired a new stake in shares of NIKE during the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in shares of NIKE during the 4th quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of NIKE in the 2nd quarter worth $31,000. 64.25% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting NIKE

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 beat on the top and bottom lines — NIKE reported ~$11.28B revenue and $0.35 EPS (above consensus), showing the turnaround has some traction on product and wholesale performance. NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Certain sell-side bulls / higher price targets remain — a number of firms still have buy/outperform ratings and elevated price targets (e.g., Guggenheim’s new $74 target), supporting longer‑term upside if Nike repairs China and margins. NIKE (NYSE:NKE) Given New $74.00 Price Target at Guggenheim
• Neutral Sentiment: Major banks reiterate mixed/neutral views — Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan have reaffirmed “Neutral” stances with mid‑range targets, reflecting uncertainty about timing of recovery. NIKE (NYSE:NKE) Given “Neutral” Rating at The Goldman Sachs Group NIKE’s (NKE) Neutral Rating Reaffirmed at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Negative Sentiment: Management issued weak Q4 guidance — company now expects revenue to decline (guidance ~‑2% to ‑4%) and signaled China sales will remain depressed, which overshadowed the quarter’s beat and triggered the selloff. Wall Street loses patience with Nike as turnaround drags, China weakness deepens
• Negative Sentiment: China weakness and inventory/discounting pressure — Greater China revenue declined materially and Nike said it’s taking intentional hits to clear unhealthy inventory, weighing on margins and near‑term profit recovery. Nike’s turnaround put to test as Middle East conflict poses new risks
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressures from tariffs, promotions and cost mix — gross and operating margins contracted; investors are focused on when margin expansion will resume. Nike Stock Sinks to Lowest Level Since 2014 as Weak Sales Outlook Spooks Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Widespread analyst downgrades and price‑target cuts — multiple firms trimmed targets and shifted to hold/neutral, increasing downside pressure until guidance and China trends improve. Nike Stock Plunges As Weak China Sales Guidance Rattles Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Macro / geopolitical headwinds — Middle East conflict and higher oil prices are cited as additional risks to consumer demand and retailer margins for a global discretionary brand. Why Nike Stock Lost 15% in March

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).