Generali Asset Management SPA SGR Trims Stake in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Generali Asset Management SPA SGR lessened its holdings in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 45.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 48,195 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after selling 40,575 shares during the period. Generali Asset Management SPA SGR’s holdings in NIKE were worth $3,361,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of NKE. Mascoma Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in NIKE in the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of NIKE by 952.6% in the 2nd quarter. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC now owns 400 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 362 shares during the period. Matrix Trust Co lifted its holdings in shares of NIKE by 53.1% in the 2nd quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 441 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 153 shares during the last quarter. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of NIKE in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Opal Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of NIKE during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $35,000. 64.25% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More NIKE News

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company insiders have been buying stock (CEO purchase ~ $1.0M), a clear confidence signal that triggered a strong late‑Dec rally. Insider Buying: NIKE (NYSE:NKE) CEO Acquires $1,001,306.80 in Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentators and TV personalities highlighted the insider activity as a catalyst; Jim Cramer pointed to notable bets and said the insider buying positions Nike to “win now,” which can amplify retail/investor interest. Jim Cramer Points To Bob Swan Bet On Nike Amid Elliott Hill, Tim Cook’s Purchases: Set To ‘Win Now’
• Positive Sentiment: An institutional manager (Sustainable Growth Advisers) added Nike to a large‑cap growth strategy, signaling professional interest from at least one active manager. Institutional flows can support the stock if continued. Factors Behind SGA U.S. Large Cap Growth Strategy’s New Addition: Nike (NKE)
• Neutral Sentiment: Technically the shares are consolidating after the insider‑driven jump; some technical analysts see the stock “refilling the gap,” which suggests near‑term stabilization but not a clear directional signal. Stock Of The Day: Did Nike Refill The Gap?
• Negative Sentiment: Despite insider purchases, the stock has shown intraday weakness and is “trading lower” from recent strength — suggesting profit taking or skepticism about the durability of the rally. Nike Shares Trade Lower Despite Recent Insider Buying
• Negative Sentiment: Longer‑term critics note Nike’s multi‑year share decline (articles arguing the stock is down ~57%) and question whether current valuation and execution justify buying on the bounce — a reminder of the risk investors face beyond short‑term insider signals. Down 57%, Is Nike Stock a Buy in 2026?

NIKE Price Performance

NKE stock opened at $63.18 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 2.06 and a quick ratio of 1.40. The firm has a market capitalization of $93.39 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.16, a P/E/G ratio of 2.73 and a beta of 1.28. The business’s 50-day moving average is $63.59 and its two-hundred day moving average is $69.28. NIKE, Inc. has a 1 year low of $52.28 and a 1 year high of $82.44.

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

NIKE Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 1st were issued a $0.41 dividend. This represents a $1.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 1st. This is a positive change from NIKE’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 96.47%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have issued reports on NKE shares. Morgan Stanley set a $72.00 target price on NIKE and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 1st. Piper Sandler set a $75.00 price objective on NIKE and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. Bank of America decreased their target price on NIKE from $84.00 to $73.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Oppenheimer reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target 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 research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-five have issued a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and two have given 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 price target of $75.84.

Insider Buying and Selling at NIKE

In other NIKE news, Director Timothy D. Cook purchased 50,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 22nd. The shares were bought at an average cost of $58.97 per share, for a total transaction of $2,948,500.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 105,480 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,220,155.60. This represents a 90.12% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Jorgen Vig Knudstorp acquired 16,150 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 7th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $62.09 per share, with a total value of $1,002,753.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 21,388 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,327,980.92. This represents a 308.32% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders bought 91,229 shares of company stock worth $5,452,640. 0.80% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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).