Quilter Plc Cuts Stock Position in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Quilter Plc lessened its holdings in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 11.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 88,029 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after selling 11,784 shares during the quarter. Quilter Plc’s holdings in NIKE were worth $5,608,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in shares of NIKE by 388.5% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 202,411 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $15,316,000 after acquiring an additional 160,980 shares during the period. Caxton Associates LLP purchased a new position in NIKE in the first quarter valued at $311,000. United Bank grew its stake in NIKE by 11.3% during the 2nd quarter. United Bank now owns 17,067 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $1,212,000 after purchasing an additional 1,736 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its holdings in NIKE by 410.3% during the 2nd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 132,942 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $9,444,000 after purchasing an additional 106,891 shares during the period. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in NIKE in the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.25% of the company’s stock.

NIKE Trading Up 0.0%

NYSE NKE opened at $44.20 on Monday. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $58.43 and its 200 day moving average price is $63.06. NIKE, Inc. has a 12 month low of $43.17 and a 12 month high of $80.17. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 2.14 and a quick ratio of 1.40. The company has a market capitalization of $65.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 1.31.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 31st. The footwear maker reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.29 by $0.06. NIKE had a net margin of 4.84% and a return on equity of 16.41%. The firm had revenue of $11.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.23 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.54 earnings per share. NIKE’s quarterly revenue was up .1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts expect that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

NIKE Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd were given a $0.41 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $1.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.7%. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio is 108.61%.

NIKE News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Dividend streak nears Dividend Aristocrat status — Nike paid a $0.41 quarterly dividend on April 1, 2026, marking 24 consecutive years of increases, which keeps income-oriented investors anchored to the stock. Can Nike Limp Across the Finish Line to Dividend Aristocrat Status?
• Positive Sentiment: Some firms still hold bullish/neutral views — DZ Bank reaffirmed a buy rating and Guggenheim left a $74 target, providing a limited positive counterpoint for longer‑term holders. DZ Bank Reiterates Buy Guggenheim $74 PT
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed earnings read: Nike slightly beat EPS estimates but management’s guidance and commentary signaled a longer turnaround, making the near‑term outlook unclear for investors. Earnings and Guidance Summary
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts and outlets flag the stock as deeply oversold and a possible buy‑the‑dip candidate, but emphasize structural risks that could keep pressure on the shares. Oversold / Buy‑the‑Dip Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Widespread analyst downgrades and price‑target cuts — multiple firms (Goldman Sachs, BofA, DA Davidson, Barclays, Truist, China Renaissance, Evercore ISI and others) have cut ratings or lowered targets, pressuring sentiment and amplifying selling. Goldman Sachs Downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Weak forward guidance from the Q3 call drove a sharp intra‑day selloff (reports of ~15% declines after the update) as management signaled revenue and margin headwinds will persist. Earnings Call Highlights
• Negative Sentiment: China demand and direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) execution remain key trouble spots — several articles highlight that China weakness and a DTC reset are major drivers of the slowdown. China/DTC Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure from tariffs, restructuring costs and inventory moves could crimp profits even if revenue stabilizes, per margin‑analysis pieces. Margin Pressure Analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder litigation inquiry — a law firm is investigating potential misstatements around DTC strategy and disclosures, which adds legal risk and could prolong volatility. Investor Litigation Notice
• Negative Sentiment: Technical/market signals: the stock hit multi‑year lows on heavy volume and faces a weakened analyst consensus, increasing the chance of further downside until clearer signs of a sustained recovery appear. MarketBeat Analysis

Analyst Ratings Changes

NKE has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. China Renaissance lowered their price objective on NIKE from $74.60 to $50.30 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. KeyCorp dropped their price objective on shares of NIKE from $90.00 to $75.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price objective on shares of NIKE from $110.00 to $90.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. DA Davidson cut shares of NIKE from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and decreased their price objective for the stock from $72.00 to $46.00 in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Piper Sandler lowered their target price on shares of NIKE from $75.00 to $60.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $63.42.

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).