NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) Receives $75.13 Consensus PT from Analysts

NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) has received a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the thirty-seven ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, twelve have issued a hold rating, twenty-two have assigned a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price target among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $75.1290.

Several analysts recently weighed in on NKE shares. KeyCorp set a $90.00 target price on shares of NIKE and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 2nd. BNP Paribas Exane cut their price target on NIKE from $38.00 to $35.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, December 19th. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $100.00 price objective on shares of NIKE in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Weiss Ratings upgraded NIKE from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group cut their target price on NIKE from $75.00 to $72.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, December 19th.

NIKE News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: NIKE named new Geography VP/GM leaders for EMEA, Greater China and APLA to accelerate market execution and bring local leaders into senior decision‑making — a strategic move aimed at strengthening growth in key regions. NIKE, Inc. Announces New Geography Leadership Appointments
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary framing a “bull case” highlights potential upside if Nike can stabilize demand, regain wholesale partnerships, and leverage brand pricing/premium products — a narrative that can attract buyers betting on a turnaround. NIKE, Inc. (NKE): A bull case theory
• Neutral Sentiment: Market reaction to the leadership announcements has been muted in some outlets — investors see the changes as constructive but not an immediate earnings catalyst. Nike stock flat after announcing new geography leadership appointments
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative industry analysis (Nike vs. adidas) outlines differing market share, strategy and margin profiles — useful context but not an immediate stock driver. NIKE vs. adidas: Which Athleticwear Stock is Poised for Growth?
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns surfaced after a recent ~9.7% share jump — some analysts warn shares may now be priced for optimistic recovery scenarios, raising pullback risk if execution slips. Is Nike (NKE) Pricing Too High After Recent 9.7% Share Price Jump?
• Negative Sentiment: Analysis arguing it’s “too early to call a comeback” emphasizes lingering demand weakness and execution risk; that caution can keep some investors on the sidelines. Nike: Too Early To Call A Comeback
• Negative Sentiment: Longer‑term performance pieces note Nike is down materially over five years and point to the direct‑to‑consumer shift (less wholesale) as a factor that weighed on growth and margins — a reminder of structural challenges. If You’d Invested $100 in Nike 5 Years Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

Insider Transactions at NIKE

In related news, Director Timothy D. Cook purchased 50,000 shares of NIKE stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 22nd. The stock was bought at an average cost of $58.97 per share, with a total value of $2,948,500.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 105,480 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,220,155.60. The trade was a 90.12% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Elliott Hill acquired 16,388 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 29th. The shares were bought at an average price of $61.10 per share, for a total transaction of $1,001,306.80. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer directly owned 241,587 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,760,965.70. This trade represents a 7.28% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have purchased a total of 91,229 shares of company stock worth $5,452,640 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On NIKE

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC lifted its holdings in shares of NIKE by 697.5% in the third quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC now owns 228,889 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $15,960,000 after purchasing an additional 200,187 shares in the last quarter. Soros Fund Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of NIKE by 33.0% during the second quarter. Soros Fund Management LLC now owns 302,320 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $21,477,000 after buying an additional 75,000 shares in the last quarter. Brighton Jones LLC raised its position in NIKE by 54.6% during the third quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 104,791 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $7,307,000 after buying an additional 37,019 shares during the period. Soltis Investment Advisors LLC raised its position in NIKE by 238.8% during the second quarter. Soltis Investment Advisors LLC now owns 141,356 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $10,042,000 after buying an additional 99,638 shares during the period. Finally, Banco Santander S.A. lifted its stake in NIKE by 28.3% in the 2nd quarter. Banco Santander S.A. now owns 221,117 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $15,708,000 after acquiring an additional 48,764 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 64.25% of the company’s stock.

NIKE Price Performance

Shares of NKE opened at $65.41 on Monday. NIKE has a 12 month low of $52.28 and a 12 month high of $82.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 2.06 and a quick ratio of 1.40. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $63.91 and a 200 day moving average price of $69.16. The company has a market cap of $96.83 billion, a P/E ratio of 38.48, a PEG ratio of 3.29 and a beta of 1.28.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The footwear maker reported $0.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $12.43 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.19 billion. NIKE had a return on equity of 18.43% and a net margin of 5.43%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up .6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.78 earnings per share. On average, research analysts forecast that NIKE will post 2.05 earnings per share for the current year.

NIKE Increases Dividend

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

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).