Coldstream Capital Management Inc. increased its stake in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE – Free Report) by 50.0% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 133,337 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 44,465 shares during the quarter. Coldstream Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in NIKE were worth $9,315,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC boosted its stake in NIKE by 4.2% during the second quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 3,441 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $244,000 after acquiring an additional 139 shares in the last quarter. St. Clair Advisors LLC increased its stake in NIKE by 0.9% in the third quarter. St. Clair Advisors LLC now owns 15,217 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $1,061,000 after purchasing an additional 140 shares in the last quarter. Spirepoint Private Client LLC raised its holdings in shares of NIKE by 0.4% during the third quarter. Spirepoint Private Client LLC now owns 36,140 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $2,520,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares during the period. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd raised its holdings in shares of NIKE by 18.5% during the second quarter. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd now owns 997 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $71,000 after purchasing an additional 156 shares during the period. Finally, CVA Family Office LLC boosted its position in shares of NIKE by 8.0% during the 3rd quarter. CVA Family Office LLC now owns 2,113 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $147,000 after purchasing an additional 156 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.25% of the company’s stock.
NIKE Price Performance
Shares of NYSE NKE opened at $55.11 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $81.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.42, a PEG ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a quick ratio of 1.40 and a current ratio of 2.06. NIKE, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $52.28 and a fifty-two week high of $80.17. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $62.13 and its 200 day simple moving average is $65.20.
NIKE Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a dividend of $0.41 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio is 96.47%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several analysts have recently commented on the company. Piper Sandler set a $75.00 target price on NIKE and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $65.00 price target on NIKE and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. Argus reduced their price objective on NIKE from $85.00 to $70.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC lowered NIKE from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Twenty-three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $74.90.
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Insider Activity at NIKE
In other news, CEO Elliott Hill bought 16,388 shares of NIKE stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 29th. The stock was purchased 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 in the company, valued at $14,760,965.70. The trade was a 7.28% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Timothy D. Cook bought 50,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 22nd. The stock was purchased at an average price of $58.97 per share, with a total value of $2,948,500.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 105,480 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,220,155.60. The trade was a 90.12% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders purchased 75,079 shares of company stock valued at $4,449,887. 0.80% of the stock is owned by insiders.
NIKE News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Major marketing partnership and campaign rollout with retail partner DICK’S Sporting Goods around March basketball showcase — broad athlete roster (Tatum, Ionescu, SGA, Diana Taurasi, etc.) could boost brand visibility and youth engagement heading into a key selling season. DICK’S Sporting Goods and NIKE, Inc. Enlist Dave “Lil Dicky” Burd and Diana Taurasi to Find the Next Generation of Hoopers with “The Scouts Are Out” Campaign
- Positive Sentiment: Buy-side support: Barclays issued a bullish call ahead of Nike’s upcoming earnings, which can lift sentiment and support near-term share strength into the print. Nike (NKE) Stock Receives Bullish Barclays Call Ahead of Crucial Earnings Date
- Positive Sentiment: Market action: recent sessions show Nike outperforming the broader market, reflecting short-term buying interest ahead of catalysts (earnings, seasonal demand). Nike (NKE) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and valuation reassessment: some models trimmed fair value modestly (around $0.55 per share), signaling a cautious but not dramatic shift — watch China exposure, restructuring moves, and wholesale execution for direction. How The NIKE (NKE) Investment Story Is Shifting With Resets China Risks And Restructuring
- Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings is a near-term catalyst investors are watching; several pieces ask whether to buy ahead of the March 31 print — this keeps volatility elevated but provides a clear event to reprice expectations. Should You Buy Nike Stock Before March 31?
- Negative Sentiment: Broader concerns: critical coverage highlights persistent headwinds — slowing sales, tougher competition, and a “reset” in Street expectations — which could pressure the stock if earnings or guidance disappoint. Wall Street just delivered a jaw-dropping reset on Nike stock
- Negative Sentiment: Comparative growth concerns: investors comparing dividend/return profiles (e.g., Starbucks) note Nike’s revenue growth has stalled and management expects near-term sales declines — a reminder that income-seeking investors may prefer alternatives until growth visibility improves. Starbucks vs. Nike: Which Dividend Stock Is a Better Buy?
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).
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