Cohen Capital Management Inc. Purchases Shares of 24,595 NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Cohen Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 24,595 shares of the footwear maker’s stock, valued at approximately $1,567,000.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of NKE. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NIKE during the second quarter worth $31,000. Guerra Advisors Inc purchased a new stake in shares of NIKE during the third quarter valued at $34,000. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd acquired a new position in shares of NIKE in the 3rd quarter valued at $35,000. Accredited Wealth Management LLC boosted 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 during the period. Finally, Matrix Trust Co increased its stake in NIKE by 43.6% in the 4th quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 596 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 181 shares in the last quarter. 64.25% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key NIKE News

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%

NYSE:NKE opened at $44.20 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $65.43 billion, a PE ratio of 29.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 1.31. NIKE, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $43.17 and a fifty-two week 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 stock’s 50-day moving average is $58.43 and its two-hundred day moving average is $63.12.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 31st. The footwear maker reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.29 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $11.28 billion during 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%. The firm’s revenue was up .1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.54 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

NIKE Dividend Announcement

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have issued reports on the company. Berenberg Bank restated a “neutral” rating and set a $70.00 price objective on shares of NIKE in a report on Friday, December 19th. DZ Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Thursday. Citigroup cut their price target on shares of NIKE from $65.00 to $53.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of NIKE from $65.00 to $55.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research note on Wednesday. Nineteen research 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. According to data from MarketBeat, NIKE presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $63.42.

About NIKE

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).