Capital International Inc. CA boosted its stake in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE – Free Report) by 16.6% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 398,885 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 56,695 shares during the period. Capital International Inc. CA’s holdings in NIKE were worth $25,413,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of NIKE in the third quarter valued at about $35,000. Accredited Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of NIKE by 268.6% in the third quarter. Accredited Wealth Management LLC now owns 516 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 376 shares during the last quarter. Strive Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of NIKE in the third quarter valued at about $40,000. Matrix Trust Co raised its holdings in shares of NIKE by 43.6% in the fourth 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. Finally, Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of NIKE in the third quarter valued at about $43,000. 64.25% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
NIKE Trading Up 0.2%
NYSE NKE opened at $43.05 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $63.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.51, a P/E/G ratio of 1.86 and a beta of 1.12. NIKE, Inc. has a 52-week low of $41.35 and a 52-week high of $80.17. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $44.85 and a 200 day moving average price of $56.03. The company has a quick ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 2.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50.
NIKE Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 1st. Investors of record on Monday, June 1st will be issued a dividend of $0.41 per share. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 1st. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio is currently 108.61%.
Key Headlines Impacting NIKE
Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:
- Positive Sentiment: NIKE is leaning into its football business ahead of the World Cup, and analysts said the company’s investor event reinforced CEO Elliott Hill’s plan to rebuild the brand sport by sport and region by region. That could support the long-term turnaround narrative. Nike bets big on Beautiful Game ahead of World Cup
- Positive Sentiment: Investor interest in NIKE remains elevated, with recent coverage highlighting that the stock is still drawing attention from market watchers as they evaluate the company’s outlook and earnings trajectory. NIKE, Inc. (NKE) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
- Positive Sentiment: NIKE continues to push a high-profile marketing campaign, “Rip The Script,” featuring major athletes and celebrities, which may help brand visibility and demand heading into a key sports calendar. NKE Stock Eyes Red Week Ahead Of FIFA World Cup: Nike’s Star-Studded Campaign Can’t Stop It From Falling
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focused on shifting investor narratives and watched-the-stock commentary, but no new price target or major fundamental update was announced, limiting the immediate catalyst. How The Narrative Around Nike (NKE) Is Evolving Without A New Price Target
- Neutral Sentiment: Commentary on a possible legal inquiry about insider duties did not provide clear evidence of wrongdoing, so it is more of a headline risk than a confirmed stock-moving event. Did NIKE, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?
- Negative Sentiment: Some coverage suggests NIKE still faces questions about regaining momentum in a changing consumer market, while the stock has also been pressured by broader concerns that the turnaround may take time. Can Nike Regain Momentum In A Changing Consumer Market?
- Negative Sentiment: Market chatter also highlights a “red week” narrative ahead of the FIFA World Cup, implying investors remain skeptical that NIKE’s ad campaign alone will quickly reverse the stock’s weakness. Curry Defection And World Cup Push Test Nike Turnaround Expectations
Insider Activity
In other news, Director Timothy D. Cook purchased 25,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 10th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $42.43 per share, with a total value of $1,060,750.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 130,480 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,536,266.40. This trade represents a 23.70% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director John W. Rogers, Jr. purchased 4,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 9th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $43.34 per share, with a total value of $173,360.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 41,022 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,777,893.48. This represents a 10.80% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders bought 64,441 shares of company stock valued at $2,734,204. Company insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of brokerages have recently commented on NKE. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $52.00 target price on shares of NIKE in a report on Friday. DZ Bank reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Piper Sandler reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $50.00 target price (down from $60.00) on shares of NIKE in a report on Friday, April 10th. BTIG Research reduced their target price on shares of NIKE from $90.00 to $75.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. Finally, Robert W. Baird reduced their target price on shares of NIKE from $85.00 to $70.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $62.04.
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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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