27,309 Shares in NIKE, Inc. $NKE Acquired by Third View Private Wealth LLC

Third View Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 27,309 shares of the footwear maker’s stock, valued at approximately $1,740,000.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of NKE. Harris Associates L P acquired a new stake in NIKE during the second quarter worth approximately $621,525,000. Jennison Associates LLC boosted its holdings in shares of NIKE by 42.3% in the 3rd quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 11,838,528 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $825,501,000 after purchasing an additional 3,518,666 shares during the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of NIKE by 129.4% in the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 5,849,636 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $411,951,000 after purchasing an additional 3,299,155 shares during the last quarter. Sustainable Growth Advisers LP acquired a new position in shares of NIKE in the 3rd quarter valued at $190,182,000. Finally, Amundi boosted its holdings in shares of NIKE by 85.2% in the 3rd quarter. Amundi now owns 5,187,020 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $369,160,000 after purchasing an additional 2,385,815 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.25% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at NIKE

In other news, Director John W. Rogers, Jr. purchased 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 9th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $43.34 per share, with a total value of $173,360.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 41,022 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,777,893.48. This represents a 10.80% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Robert Holmes Swan purchased 11,781 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, April 7th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $42.44 per share, for a total transaction of $499,985.64. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 55,074 shares in the company, valued at $2,337,340.56. This trade represents a 27.21% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

NKE has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. BTIG Research decreased their price target on shares of NIKE from $90.00 to $75.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. UBS Group decreased their price target on shares of NIKE from $58.00 to $54.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. DZ Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. China Renaissance decreased their price target on shares of NIKE from $74.60 to $50.30 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. Finally, Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Monday, December 15th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, NIKE presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $62.34.

NIKE Stock Performance

NYSE:NKE opened at $42.85 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 2.14, a quick ratio of 1.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. The firm has a market capitalization of $63.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.38, a PEG ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 1.31. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $56.07 and its 200 day simple moving average is $61.89. NIKE, Inc. has a twelve month low of $42.09 and a twelve month high of $80.17.

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

NIKE Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd were paid a dividend of $0.41 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.8%. NIKE’s payout ratio is 108.61%.

Key NIKE News

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary says NKE is deeply oversold and could have upside if the turnaround shows signs of working — this view supports bargain‑hunting interest in the stock. With Nike Shares Near a 12-Year Low, Is Now the Time to Be Brave?
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan reaffirmed a neutral rating, signaling no conviction for a near‑term rally but also no active sell recommendation. NIKE, Inc. – JPMorgan Reaffirms Neutral Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Piper Sandler reiterated a neutral rating, contributing to a broad analyst stance of “wait and see” rather than bullish conviction. NIKE’s (NKE) Neutral Rating Reiterated at Piper Sandler
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor roundups and insider‑signal pieces mention Nike among stocks to watch, but they don’t provide an immediate catalyst — useful context for longer‑term contrarian investors. 2 Stocks to Buy and 2 to Sell, According to Insiders
• Negative Sentiment: HSBC downgraded NKE from Buy to Hold and slashed its price target from $90 to $48 — a major analyst move that is cited as the primary driver of selling pressure and investor concern about lack of near‑term catalysts. HSBC Downgrades Nike to Hold as Turnaround Becomes a Show‑Me Story With No Near‑Term Catalysts
• Negative Sentiment: A law‑firm notice is circulating encouraging shareholders to explore claims that insiders breached fiduciary duties — this raises the risk of litigation or reputational/legal distractions that can sap investor confidence. Did NIKE, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?
• Negative Sentiment: Recent quarterly results showed an EPS beat but essentially flat revenue year‑over‑year and slim margins, underscoring why analysts are asking for clearer evidence the turnaround is sustainable; lack of near‑term operational catalysts is pressuring the stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Follow‑on coverage (e.g., Fool and video commentary) amplifies the downgrade narrative and historic‑low price framing, increasing short‑term selling pressure. Nike Got Downgraded: Can the Iconic Brand Ever Recover?

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).