Tran Capital Management L.P. Reduces Holdings in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Tran Capital Management L.P. cut its position in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 15.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 106,554 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after selling 19,770 shares during the quarter. NIKE accounts for 0.8% of Tran Capital Management L.P.’s portfolio, making the stock its 26th largest position. Tran Capital Management L.P.’s holdings in NIKE were worth $6,789,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NIKE during the second quarter valued at about $31,000. Guerra Advisors Inc acquired a new stake in NIKE during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd purchased a new stake in NIKE during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $35,000. Accredited Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of NIKE by 268.6% in the 3rd quarter. Accredited Wealth Management LLC now owns 516 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 376 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Matrix Trust Co boosted its stake in shares of NIKE by 43.6% during the 4th quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 596 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 181 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.25% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently weighed in on NKE. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their target price on shares of NIKE from $110.00 to $90.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of NIKE from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Daiwa Securities Group dropped their price objective on shares of NIKE from $75.00 to $61.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. DZ Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Thursday. Finally, Argus lowered their target price on NIKE from $85.00 to $70.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $63.42.

Key Headlines Impacting NIKE

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

NIKE Trading Up 0.0%

NIKE stock opened at $44.20 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.40, a current ratio of 2.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $58.43 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $63.12. The firm has a market capitalization of $65.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.27, a PEG ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 1.31. NIKE, Inc. has a 52-week low of $43.17 and a 52-week high of $80.17.

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

NIKE Announces Dividend

The firm 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. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.7%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 2nd. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 108.61%.

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).