Studio Investment Management LLC bought a new position in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 15,613 shares of the footwear maker’s stock, valued at approximately $647,000.
Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new stake in NIKE during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Sankala Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of NIKE in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. J.Safra Asset Management Corp purchased a new position in shares of NIKE in the 4th quarter worth $29,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in shares of NIKE in the fourth quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Scarborough Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of NIKE in the first quarter worth $25,000. Institutional investors own 64.25% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of analysts recently commented on the company. Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Zacks Research upgraded NIKE from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $55.00 price target on shares of NIKE in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. UBS Group set a $48.00 price target on shares of NIKE and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research note on Tuesday, August 25th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating, twenty have issued a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, NIKE presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $52.94.
NIKE Price Performance
Shares of NIKE stock opened at $38.39 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $56.95 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.37, a P/E/G ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 1.36 and a current ratio of 1.96. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $41.58 and its 200 day moving average is $46.16. NIKE, Inc. has a one year low of $37.95 and a one year high of $76.97.
NIKE (NYSE:NKE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June 30th. The footwear maker reported $0.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.11 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $10.97 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.85 billion. NIKE had a return on equity of 16.54% and a net margin of 6.70%.NIKE’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.14 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts anticipate that NIKE, Inc. will post 1.74 earnings per share for the current year.
NIKE Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be given a dividend of $0.41 per share. This represents a $1.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. NIKE’s payout ratio is presently 78.47%.
Key NIKE News
Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts are bullish on Nike among selected consumer-cyclical companies, supporting the view that the stock’s depressed valuation could offer upside if the company executes its turnaround. Analysts Are Bullish on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks: Nike (NKE), Ferrari (RACE)
- Positive Sentiment: Nike is expanding its Strength Pro Equipment business with customizable Power Rack systems installed at prominent athletic facilities, including U.S. Soccer, USC and professional women’s sports venues. The initiative could deepen institutional relationships and create a broader growth opportunity beyond footwear and apparel. Nike’s Custom Power Racks Might Change The Case For Investing In NIKE (NKE)
- Neutral Sentiment: Some investment coverage describes Nike as potentially undervalued after its steep decline, while emphasizing that the opportunity depends on stabilizing margins and successfully improving the business. Recent earnings also showed an EPS beat and slightly stronger-than-expected revenue, although sales declined year over year. Down almost 80%, is Nike stock undervalued or a value trap?
- Neutral Sentiment: Broader market conditions could affect NKE: investors are focused on the August employment report because it may influence the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision later this month. Apparel and luxury-goods stock screens also continue to identify Nike as a company worth watching. 5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Friday
- Negative Sentiment: Bearish commentary says Nike faces a difficult turnaround and that its current valuation may provide limited margin of safety, raising the risk that the stock is a value trap if profitability and demand do not recover. Nike: A Difficult Turnaround At A Price That Offers Little Margin of Safety
- Negative Sentiment: Nike is reportedly closing 11 U.S. stores, signaling continued efforts to rationalize its retail footprint and potentially reflecting weaker store economics or changing shopping patterns. Nike closes 11 stores across the US
Insider Buying and Selling
In other NIKE news, insider Amy Montagne sold 4,867 shares of NIKE stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.05, for a total transaction of $204,657.35. Following the transaction, the insider owned 57,436 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,415,183.80. The trade was a 7.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CFO Matthew Friend sold 2,463 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $41.60, for a total transaction of $102,460.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 82,165 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,418,064. The trade was a 2.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 26,142 shares of company stock valued at $1,169,380. Insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.
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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