Flossbach Von Storch SE Invests $488.71 Million in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Flossbach Von Storch SE bought a new stake in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 11,905,339 shares of the footwear maker’s stock, valued at approximately $488,714,000. NIKE accounts for 2.2% of Flossbach Von Storch SE’s holdings, making the stock its 16th largest holding.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in NKE. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC acquired a new position in NIKE during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $311,000. Equity Investment Corp acquired a new stake in NIKE in the second quarter valued at approximately $99,531,000. Gould Capital LLC grew its stake in NIKE by 79.0% in the second quarter. Gould Capital LLC now owns 1,133 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $47,000 after acquiring an additional 500 shares during the period. Meeder Advisory Services Inc. increased its holdings in shares of NIKE by 14.0% during the second quarter. Meeder Advisory Services Inc. now owns 26,710 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $1,096,000 after acquiring an additional 3,284 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Pavion Blue Capital LLC increased its holdings in shares of NIKE by 7.4% during the second quarter. Pavion Blue Capital LLC now owns 16,269 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $668,000 after acquiring an additional 1,119 shares in the last quarter. 64.25% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

NKE has been the topic of a number of research reports. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $60.00 target price (down from $74.00) on shares of NIKE in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. Needham & Company LLC restated a “hold” rating on shares of NIKE in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. Berenberg Bank set a $49.00 price objective on shares of NIKE and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, July 3rd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of NIKE from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 16th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of NIKE in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $53.53.

Insider Buying and Selling at NIKE

In other news, CFO Matthew Friend sold 2,463 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $41.60, for a total value of $102,460.80. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 82,165 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,418,064. The trade was a 2.91% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Venkatesh Alagirisamy sold 890 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $41.60, for a total value of $37,024.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 74,820 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,112,512. This represents a 1.18% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 26,142 shares of company stock valued at $1,169,380. Corporate insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.

NIKE Price Performance

Shares of NYSE NKE opened at $41.03 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $60.88 billion, a PE ratio of 19.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.78 and a beta of 1.11. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 1.36 and a current ratio of 1.96. NIKE, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $38.86 and a fifty-two week high of $80.17. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $42.67 and a 200-day moving average of $48.14.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June 30th. The footwear maker reported $0.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.11 by $0.09. NIKE had a net margin of 6.70% and a return on equity of 16.54%. The company had revenue of $10.97 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.85 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.14 EPS. The firm’s revenue was down 1.1% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts anticipate that NIKE, Inc. will post 1.74 earnings per share for the current year.

NIKE Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be paid a $0.41 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.0%. NIKE’s payout ratio is currently 78.47%.

NIKE News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent quarterly results offered some support: earnings and revenue exceeded consensus estimates, wholesale sales improved—particularly in North America—and gross margin benefited from lower tariff-related costs. Management is also emphasizing product innovation and improved marketplace execution as part of its turnaround plan. Why Nike Stock Is Up
• Positive Sentiment: Some investors view the selloff as an opportunity, citing Nike’s global brand, approximately 4% dividend yield and potential for a 25th consecutive annual dividend increase. Analysts’ median price target is reported near $47.50, implying meaningful upside if the turnaround gains traction. Nike Dividend Article
• Positive Sentiment: Several company insiders have recently purchased shares, including CEO Elliott Hill, while Capital World Investors and JPMorgan increased their institutional holdings. These transactions may signal confidence that valuation and expectations have become more attractive, although institutional positioning remains mixed.
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical analysts see the possibility of a short-term rebound after the steep decline. However, JPMorgan reportedly expects stabilization only by fiscal 2028—not a full recovery—suggesting investors may need to tolerate a prolonged restructuring period. JPMorgan Nike Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Weak China sales, sluggish Nike Direct performance and declining digital revenue continue to pressure growth. Competition from brands such as On and Lululemon is intensifying, while Nike’s forward valuation remains above the sector median despite falling sales. Nike Performance and Competition
• Negative Sentiment: Nike is reportedly pulling back from its small neighborhood-store concept, highlighting ongoing efforts to reduce complexity and adjust its retail strategy. Analysts and commentators warn the shares could fall below $30 if the turnaround continues to disappoint. Nike Neighborhood Store Strategy

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).