Capital International Investors raised its position in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE – Free Report) by 83.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 7,642,382 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,472,515 shares during the period. Capital International Investors’ holdings in NIKE were worth $486,895,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in NKE. Brighton Jones LLC raised its position in NIKE by 388.5% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 202,411 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $15,316,000 after purchasing an additional 160,980 shares in the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP acquired a new position in NIKE during the first quarter valued at approximately $311,000. United Bank raised its position in NIKE by 11.3% during the second quarter. United Bank now owns 17,067 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $1,212,000 after purchasing an additional 1,736 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its position in NIKE by 0.3% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 64,161 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $4,558,000 after purchasing an additional 197 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CIBC Asset Management Inc raised its position in NIKE by 6.5% during the second quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc now owns 191,268 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $13,588,000 after purchasing an additional 11,646 shares in the last quarter. 64.25% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
NIKE Stock Performance
NYSE NKE opened at $43.05 on Monday. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $44.85 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $56.03. The stock has a market cap of $63.75 billion, a PE ratio of 28.51, a PEG ratio of 1.86 and a beta of 1.12. NIKE, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $41.35 and a fifty-two week high of $80.17. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a quick ratio of 1.45 and a current ratio of 2.14.
NIKE Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 1st. Investors of record on Monday, June 1st will be paid a $0.41 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 1st. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.8%. NIKE’s payout ratio is currently 108.61%.
Insider Buying and Selling at NIKE
In other NIKE news, Director Timothy D. Cook acquired 25,000 shares of NIKE stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 10th. The shares were bought at an average price of $42.43 per share, with a total value of $1,060,750.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 130,480 shares in the company, valued at $5,536,266.40. This trade represents a 23.70% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Robert Holmes Swan acquired 11,781 shares of NIKE stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, April 7th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $42.44 per share, for a total transaction of $499,985.64. Following the purchase, the director owned 55,074 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,337,340.56. The trade was a 27.21% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders purchased 64,441 shares of company stock worth $2,734,204. Company insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several brokerages have commented on NKE. Zacks Research downgraded shares of NIKE from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Bank of America restated a “neutral” rating and set a $55.00 price objective (down from $73.00) on shares of NIKE in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. Piper Sandler reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $50.00 target price (down from $60.00) on shares of NIKE in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane decreased their target price on shares of NIKE from $35.00 to $23.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $62.04.
Read Our Latest Research Report on NKE
NIKE News Roundup
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
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).
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