Deutsche Bank AG Boosts Stock Holdings in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Deutsche Bank AG grew its position in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE - Free Report) by 8.0% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,566,634 shares of the footwear maker's stock after purchasing an additional 264,576 shares during the period. Deutsche Bank AG owned approximately 0.24% of NIKE worth $146,410,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC bought a new position in shares of NIKE during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Sankala Group LLC bought a new stake in NIKE in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. J.Safra Asset Management Corp bought a new stake in NIKE in the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in NIKE during the fourth quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Scarborough Advisors LLC purchased a new position in NIKE during the first quarter worth $25,000. 64.25% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

More NIKE News

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent quarterly results offered some support: earnings and revenue exceeded consensus estimates, wholesale sales improved—particularly in North America—and gross margin benefited from lower tariff-related costs. Management is also emphasizing product innovation and improved marketplace execution as part of its turnaround plan. Why Nike Stock Is Up
• Positive Sentiment: Some investors view the selloff as an opportunity, citing Nike’s global brand, approximately 4% dividend yield and potential for a 25th consecutive annual dividend increase. Analysts’ median price target is reported near $47.50, implying meaningful upside if the turnaround gains traction. Nike Dividend Article
• Positive Sentiment: Several company insiders have recently purchased shares, including CEO Elliott Hill, while Capital World Investors and JPMorgan increased their institutional holdings. These transactions may signal confidence that valuation and expectations have become more attractive, although institutional positioning remains mixed.
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical analysts see the possibility of a short-term rebound after the steep decline. However, JPMorgan reportedly expects stabilization only by fiscal 2028—not a full recovery—suggesting investors may need to tolerate a prolonged restructuring period. JPMorgan Nike Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Weak China sales, sluggish Nike Direct performance and declining digital revenue continue to pressure growth. Competition from brands such as On and Lululemon is intensifying, while Nike’s forward valuation remains above the sector median despite falling sales. Nike Performance and Competition
• Negative Sentiment: Nike is reportedly pulling back from its small neighborhood-store concept, highlighting ongoing efforts to reduce complexity and adjust its retail strategy. Analysts and commentators warn the shares could fall below $30 if the turnaround continues to disappoint. Nike Neighborhood Store Strategy

NIKE Stock Up 2.4%

NKE stock opened at $41.03 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $42.67 and a 200 day moving average of $48.14. The stock has a market capitalization of $60.88 billion, a PE ratio of 19.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.78 and a beta of 1.11. The company has a quick ratio of 1.36, a current ratio of 1.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. NIKE, Inc. has a 52 week low of $38.86 and a 52 week high of $80.17.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE - Get Free Report) last released its 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. NIKE had a return on equity of 16.54% and a net margin of 6.70%.The firm had revenue of $10.97 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.85 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.14 EPS. The firm's revenue was down 1.1% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts forecast that NIKE, Inc. will post 1.74 earnings per share for the current year.

NIKE Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be issued a dividend of $0.41 per share. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. NIKE's payout ratio is 78.47%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently weighed in on NKE shares. DZ Bank reissued a "buy" rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Weiss Ratings upgraded NIKE from a "sell (d)" rating to a "sell (d+)" rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. BNP Paribas Exane restated an "underperform" rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Telsey Advisory Group set a $47.00 target price on NIKE and gave the company a "market perform" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Finally, Evercore set a $46.00 price target on NIKE and gave the stock an "in-line" rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating, eighteen have given a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $53.53.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Amy Montagne sold 4,867 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $42.05, for a total transaction of $204,657.35. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 57,436 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,415,183.80. This represents a 7.81% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, COO Venkatesh Alagirisamy sold 890 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $41.60, for a total transaction of $37,024.00. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 74,820 shares of the company's stock, valued at $3,112,512. This represents a 1.18% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 26,142 shares of company stock valued at $1,169,380. 1.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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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