Tounjian Advisory Partners LLC lessened its holdings in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE – Free Report) by 86.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3,186 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after selling 19,510 shares during the period. Tounjian Advisory Partners LLC’s holdings in NIKE were worth $203,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in NKE. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in NIKE by 1.3% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 115,291,199 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $8,039,255,000 after buying an additional 1,467,414 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in NIKE by 2.8% in the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 59,154,159 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $4,225,441,000 after acquiring an additional 1,590,603 shares in the last quarter. Capital World Investors boosted its holdings in NIKE by 0.7% in the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 42,239,013 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $2,945,326,000 after acquiring an additional 286,615 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. grew its stake in shares of NIKE by 3.3% during the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 12,561,334 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $875,902,000 after acquiring an additional 404,136 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jennison Associates LLC grew its stake 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 acquiring an additional 3,518,666 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.25% of the company’s stock.
Insider Transactions at NIKE
In other NIKE news, Director Timothy D. Cook bought 50,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 22nd. The stock was bought at an average cost of $58.97 per share, for a total transaction of $2,948,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly 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 position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Elliott Hill purchased 16,388 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, December 29th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $61.10 per share, for a total transaction of $1,001,306.80. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 241,587 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,760,965.70. The trade was a 7.28% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have acquired 75,079 shares of company stock worth $4,449,887 over the last 90 days. 0.80% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
NIKE Trading Down 2.0%
NIKE (NYSE:NKE – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The footwear maker reported $0.53 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.16. NIKE had a net margin of 5.43% and a return on equity of 18.43%. The company had revenue of $12.43 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.19 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.78 EPS. NIKE’s quarterly revenue was up .6% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts anticipate that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 EPS for the current year.
NIKE Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a $0.41 dividend. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio is 96.47%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. UBS Group decreased their price objective on shares of NIKE from $62.00 to $58.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $65.00 price target on shares of NIKE and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Daiwa Securities Group decreased their price target on shares of NIKE from $75.00 to $61.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Finally, Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $65.00 price objective (down from $70.00) on shares of NIKE in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Twenty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, NIKE presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $73.87.
More NIKE News
Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Retail checks show continued strength for Nike running shoes at Dick’s Sporting Goods, suggesting product-level momentum that can help near-term sales. Truist checks indicate Nike running shoes continue strong sales at Dick’s Sporting Goods
- Positive Sentiment: BTIG reiterated a Buy rating despite trimming its price target (shows some firms still see significant upside based on Nike’s brand and margin potential). NIKE had its price target lowered by BTIG Research from $100.00 to $90.00
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and market commentary pieces are comparing Nike to peers (Lululemon, Tapestry) to evaluate relative upside; these stories provide context but are not immediate catalysts. Better Stock to Buy Right Now: Nike vs. Lululemon
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage and analyst insight roundups are circulating (e.g., Globe and Mail), which help shape sentiment but don’t add new financial data. Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Williams-Sonoma (WSM) and Nike (NKE)
- Neutral Sentiment: Increased intraday trading activity has drawn attention to Nike’s weight in major indices (not a direct fundamental change but can amplify moves). Nike, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) Stock Activity Raises Interest In Dow Jones Index
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple analysts trimmed price targets and forecasts in a short span (TipRanks notes three cuts in one day), signaling reduced confidence in near-term consistency and visibility. Nike Stock Gets 3 Price Forecast Cuts in 1 Day as Analysts Caution It’s ‘Lacking in Consistency and Visibility’
- Negative Sentiment: UBS cut its price target and moved to a Neutral stance after channel checks showed “lackluster” global sales momentum; UBS expects headline results to be roughly in-line and not shift sentiment. Nike faces muted expectations ahead of earnings as UBS flags soft sales trends
- Negative Sentiment: Macro/geopolitical risks (Middle East conflict) raise logistical and cost pressure concerns for global consumer supply chains, adding downside risk to retailer earnings. How To Know Which Consumer Stocks the Iran War Has Put Most at Risk
- Negative Sentiment: Comparative analysis pieces (e.g., Forbes on Tapestry) argue peers may outpace Nike in 2026, which can pressure relative valuation if investors rotate to perceived faster growers. Why Tapestry Might Outpace Nike In 2026
About NIKE
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).
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