NIKE’s (NKE) Buy Rating Reiterated at DZ Bank

DZ Bank restated their buy rating on shares of NIKE (NYSE:NKE) in a research report sent to investors on Friday morning,MarketScreener Latest Ratings reports.

NKE has been the topic of several other reports. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Monday, December 15th. 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. Barclays set a $64.00 price target on NIKE and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday. Citigroup restated a “neutral” rating and set a $65.00 price objective (down previously from $70.00) on shares of NIKE in a report on Friday. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on NIKE from $100.00 to $86.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, November 17th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-five have given a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $78.14.

NIKE Stock Performance

NYSE:NKE opened at $58.80 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $86.91 billion, a PE ratio of 34.59, a PEG ratio of 2.07 and a beta of 1.29. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $65.05 and its 200 day moving average is $69.49. NIKE has a fifty-two week low of $52.28 and a fifty-two week high of $82.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59, a quick ratio of 1.45 and a current ratio of 2.19.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, December 18th. The footwear maker reported $0.53 earnings per share 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 18.61%. The business had revenue of $12.43 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.19 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.78 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up .6% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that NIKE will post 2.05 earnings per share for the current year.

NIKE Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 1st will be given a dividend of $0.41 per share. This represents a $1.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 1st. This is a positive change from NIKE’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio is currently 96.47%.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Jorgen Vig Knudstorp acquired 16,150 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 7th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $62.09 per share, for a total transaction of $1,002,753.50. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 21,388 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,327,980.92. The trade was a 308.32% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Chairman Mark G. Parker sold 86,078 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $64.80, for a total transaction of $5,577,854.40. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman directly owned 647,615 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $41,965,452. This trade represents a 11.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On NIKE

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Mitchell Mcleod Pugh & Williams Inc. lifted its holdings in NIKE by 1.0% during the second quarter. Mitchell Mcleod Pugh & Williams Inc. now owns 14,176 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $1,007,000 after buying an additional 134 shares during the period. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC lifted its stake in shares of NIKE by 4.2% during the 2nd quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 3,441 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $244,000 after purchasing an additional 139 shares during the last quarter. St. Clair Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of NIKE by 0.9% during the 3rd quarter. St. Clair Advisors LLC now owns 15,217 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $1,061,000 after purchasing an additional 140 shares during the last quarter. Caldwell Sutter Capital Inc. boosted its position in NIKE by 6.3% during the second quarter. Caldwell Sutter Capital Inc. now owns 2,390 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $170,000 after purchasing an additional 142 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC grew its stake in NIKE by 10.1% in the second quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 1,575 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $120,000 after purchasing an additional 145 shares during the last quarter. 64.25% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

NIKE News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 beat on top and bottom line — Nike reported $12.4B in revenue and $0.53 EPS, both ahead of expectations, showing resilience in demand overall. Nike Beats on Earnings But Struggles in China and Faces Tariffs
• Positive Sentiment: North America strength and product wins — North American sales rose ~9% and running category grew ~20%, supporting the turnaround thesis for key categories. Nike’s China conundrum deepens
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst mix — Some firms reaffirm buys (Guggenheim, Needham/Buys remain) while others cut price targets or mark to market; Berenberg reiterated neutral with a $70 PT. This leaves Street views mixed but not uniformly bearish. MarketScreener Latest Ratings
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff and margin pressure — Gross margin fell ~300 bps (to ~40.6%) and management flagged substantial tariff headwinds (reported ~$1.5B FY impact) and guidance for further margin contraction next quarter. Nike Plunges 11% As Tariffs, China Woes Cloud Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: China slump — Greater China sales plunged (~16–20% reported across outlets), with Chinese DTC digital revenue down sharply, raising concerns that Nike’s China playbook isn’t yet working. Nike is struggling to stay culturally relevant in China
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance and investor reaction — Management guided to low‑single‑digit revenue declines next quarter and warned of margin headwinds; markets focused on that guidance and tariffs, driving heavy selling and large intraday volume. Nike says turnaround plans are ‘in the middle innings’

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).