Fisher Asset Management LLC Sells 43,255 Shares of NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Fisher Asset Management LLC trimmed its stake in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 8.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 449,391 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after selling 43,255 shares during the period. Fisher Asset Management LLC’s holdings in NIKE were worth $31,336,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of NIKE in the 2nd quarter worth about $835,063,000. DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main boosted its position in NIKE by 3,129.9% in the second quarter. DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main now owns 9,091,426 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $645,855,000 after buying an additional 8,809,950 shares in the last quarter. Harris Associates L P bought a new stake in NIKE during the second quarter worth about $621,525,000. Invesco Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of NIKE by 66.1% during the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 12,157,198 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $863,647,000 after buying an additional 4,840,114 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jennison Associates LLC increased its holdings in shares of NIKE by 42.3% during the third quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 11,838,528 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $825,501,000 after buying an additional 3,518,666 shares in the last quarter. 64.25% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about NIKE

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer said he’s willing to give NIKE more time and expects the turnaround won’t be disappointing, signaling some influential investor confidence. Jim Cramer on NIKE
• Positive Sentiment: Seeking Alpha outlines a “Win Now” plan that argues management’s execution moves could restore momentum if implemented well, offering a blueprint for recovery that could support the stock if results improve. Nike’s Comeback
• Positive Sentiment: Nike Circuit announced a multi-year partnership bringing AIM+ digital platform to youth volleyball events — a smaller-scale but brand-positive move that supports grassroots engagement and future demand. Nike Circuit Goes Next Gen
• Neutral Sentiment: Several long-form takes (The Motley Fool) question where NKE will be in 3 years and highlight that the stock is down materially over recent years — useful context but not new catalysts. Where Will Nike (NKE) Stock Be in 3 Years?
• Negative Sentiment: Reports say Nike is preparing a major restructuring amid weak China demand and high inventory; distributors (e.g., Pou Sheng) issued profit warnings and the company rescheduled earnings — factors that amplify near-term uncertainty and pressure the stock. Nike Restructuring And China Pressures Test New CEO Turnaround Plan
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and commentary emphasize margin contraction and inventory as the central issues—Fool highlights that operating margin direction matters more than headline revenue, suggesting earnings sensitivity even if sales stabilize. Nike’s Most Important Question in 2026 Isn’t Revenue. It’s Margin.
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage questions whether Nike has lost its edge in performance running — a core category for pricing power — which, if true, risks longer-term margin pressure and slower share gains. Has Nike Lost Its Edge in Performance Running?
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple market write-ups note recent share weakness and classify NKE among “beaten down” stocks; near-term earnings and execution updates will likely determine whether sentiment improves or deteriorates further. Can These Beaten Down Stocks Turn Things Around? NKE, ADBE

NIKE Trading Down 2.7%

NKE opened at $59.36 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $63.41 and a 200 day simple moving average of $66.72. NIKE, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $52.28 and a fifty-two week high of $80.19. The company has a market cap of $87.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.12 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 2.06 and a quick ratio of 1.40.

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, beating 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 firm had revenue of $12.43 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.19 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.78 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up .6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 earnings per share for the current year.

NIKE Announces Dividend

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 paid 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 dividend yield of 2.8%. NIKE’s payout ratio is 96.47%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

NKE has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. DZ Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $65.00 target price on NIKE and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating on shares of NIKE in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $67.00 price target on shares of NIKE in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price objective on shares of NIKE from $77.00 to $76.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, NIKE currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $74.61.

Insider Activity at NIKE

In related news, Director Timothy D. Cook acquired 50,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 22nd. The stock was acquired at an average price of $58.97 per share, for a total transaction of $2,948,500.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 105,480 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,220,155.60. This trade represents a 90.12% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Robert Holmes Swan bought 8,691 shares of NIKE stock in a transaction on Monday, December 22nd. The shares were bought at an average price of $57.54 per share, for a total transaction of $500,080.14. Following the acquisition, the director owned 43,293 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,491,079.22. The trade was a 25.12% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders purchased 75,079 shares of company stock worth $4,449,887. 0.80% of the stock is owned by 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).