UniSuper Management Pty Ltd Has $6.73 Million Stock Position in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

UniSuper Management Pty Ltd lifted its position in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 13.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 96,573 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 11,277 shares during the period. UniSuper Management Pty Ltd’s holdings in NIKE were worth $6,734,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in NKE. Mitchell Mcleod Pugh & Williams Inc. grew its position in NIKE by 1.0% during the 2nd quarter. Mitchell Mcleod Pugh & Williams Inc. now owns 14,176 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $1,007,000 after purchasing an additional 134 shares in the last quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC boosted its position in shares of NIKE by 4.2% in the second quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 3,441 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $244,000 after buying an additional 139 shares during the period. St. Clair Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of NIKE by 0.9% in the third quarter. St. Clair Advisors LLC now owns 15,217 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $1,061,000 after buying an additional 140 shares during the period. Salomon & Ludwin LLC grew its holdings in shares of NIKE by 10.1% during the second quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 1,575 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $120,000 after buying an additional 145 shares in the last quarter. Finally, HB Wealth Management LLC raised its position in NIKE by 0.3% during the second quarter. HB Wealth Management LLC now owns 52,012 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $3,695,000 after buying an additional 147 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.25% of the company’s stock.

NIKE Stock Performance

Shares of NKE opened at $64.97 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $96.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.22, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.36 and a beta of 1.28. The company’s fifty day moving average is $63.91 and its 200-day moving average is $69.02. 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, Inc. has a 12 month low of $52.28 and a 12 month high of $82.44.

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

NIKE Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 1st were issued a dividend of $0.41 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 1st. This represents a $1.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. This is a positive change from NIKE’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. NIKE’s payout ratio is currently 96.47%.

Insider Buying and Selling at NIKE

In related news, Director Robert Holmes Swan purchased 8,691 shares of the 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 completion of the acquisition, 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 position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Timothy D. Cook purchased 50,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 22nd. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $58.97 per share, for a total transaction of $2,948,500.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 105,480 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,220,155.60. This trade represents a 90.12% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have acquired a total of 91,229 shares of company stock worth $5,452,640 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.

NIKE News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Investors are revising expectations for NIKE’s strategic turnaround after coverage describing the company’s “Win Now” overhaul — management actions (store, inventory and go‑to‑market changes) are being framed as improving growth and margin visibility. This story supports a constructive view on execution improving near‑term results. How Nike’s “Win Now” Overhaul At NIKE (NKE) Has Changed Its Investment Story
• Positive Sentiment: Distribution expansion: DoorDash’s partnership to sell footwear/apparel through ~1,000 Hibbett stores increases Nike’s omnichannel reach and could boost sales convenience and liquidate slow inventory — a tangible channel tailwind if adoption scales. DoorDash Taps 1,000 Hibbett Stores In Push For Instant Retail
• Neutral Sentiment: KeyCorp lowered its price target (from $90 to $75) but kept an overweight rating — that reduces upside expectations versus prior targets but still signals analyst confidence in mid‑term recovery; this is a mixed catalyst for the stock. Nike price target lowered by KeyCorp
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst roundups and valuation pieces note NIKE’s premium multiple and recent trading volatility — helpful context for investors but not an immediate directional catalyst. Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Nike (NKE)
• Neutral Sentiment: Personal‑finance pieces showing how large a position you’d need for a target dividend (and Dogs of the Dow lists) raise investor interest in yield but don’t change NIKE’s payout profile materially. These stories can attract income‑seeking flow but are not fundamental drivers. How much to invest in Nike stock for $1,000 in annual dividends (2026)
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation/coverage articles highlighting recent choppiness and a valuation premium may weigh on sentiment if results don’t accelerate, but they largely restate current market positioning. Evaluating Nike (NKE) Shares As Recent Trading Choppiness Highlights Valuation Premium
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish analysis warns NIKE has “too little room for error” — high expectations and a premium multiple mean small execution misses could pressure earnings and the stock. This type of critique can amplify selling if subsequent guidance disappoints. Nike: Too Little Room For Error
• Negative Sentiment: Opinion pieces questioning whether NIKE will regain its former outperformance highlight multi‑year investor losses and structural concerns, which may keep sentiment cautious and limit a sustained rally until clearer evidence of durable growth appears. Will Nike Stock Ever Be a Winner Again?

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the company. Needham & Company LLC lowered NIKE from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Wednesday, December 31st. Wells Fargo & Company set a $65.00 price objective on shares of NIKE and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Berenberg Bank reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $70.00 target price on shares of NIKE in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Monday, January 5th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, NIKE has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $74.65.

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).