NIKE, Inc. $NKE Shares Acquired by Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.

Key Points

• Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. boosted its NIKE stake by 59.7% in Q4, acquiring 219,841 shares to own 587,983 shares valued at about $37.46 million.
• Several analysts have cut ratings and price targets (e.g., Piper Sandler to $50, Argus to $70, Weiss to a sell and HSBC to Hold), leaving a consensus rating of Hold and a $62.34 consensus target.
• Company insiders (Robert Holmes Swan and John W. Rogers Jr.) made recent purchases while the stock trades near its 52‑week low (~$42); Nike reported an EPS beat but essentially flat revenue and recently paid a $0.41 quarterly dividend (≈3.8% yield) with a high payout ratio.

Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. raised its stake in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE - Free Report) by 59.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 587,983 shares of the footwear maker's stock after acquiring an additional 219,841 shares during the period. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.'s holdings in NIKE were worth $37,460,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC grew its holdings in shares of NIKE by 4.2% in the second quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 3,441 shares of the footwear maker's stock valued at $244,000 after purchasing an additional 139 shares in the last quarter. St. Clair Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of NIKE by 0.9% in the third quarter. St. Clair Advisors LLC now owns 15,217 shares of the footwear maker's stock valued at $1,061,000 after purchasing an additional 140 shares in the last quarter. Spirepoint Private Client LLC grew its holdings in shares of NIKE by 0.4% in the third quarter. Spirepoint Private Client LLC now owns 36,140 shares of the footwear maker's stock valued at $2,520,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares in the last quarter. Diligent Investors LLC grew its holdings in shares of NIKE by 4.3% in the fourth quarter. Diligent Investors LLC now owns 3,719 shares of the footwear maker's stock valued at $237,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CVA Family Office LLC grew its holdings in shares of NIKE by 8.0% in the third quarter. CVA Family Office LLC now owns 2,113 shares of the footwear maker's stock valued at $147,000 after purchasing an additional 156 shares in the last quarter. 64.25% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

NKE has been the subject of a number of research reports. Piper Sandler restated a "neutral" rating and issued a $50.00 price objective (down from $60.00) on shares of NIKE in a report on Friday. Argus dropped their price objective on shares of NIKE from $85.00 to $70.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Weiss Ratings cut shares of NIKE from a "hold (c-)" rating to a "sell (d+)" rating in a report on Monday, April 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated a "neutral" rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Monday. Finally, Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of NIKE from $65.00 to $53.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $62.34.

NIKE Trading Up 0.5%

NYSE NKE opened at $42.85 on Tuesday. 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, Inc. has a 52 week low of $42.09 and a 52 week high of $80.17. The stock has a market capitalization of $63.46 billion, a PE ratio of 28.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 1.31. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $56.07 and a two-hundred day moving average of $61.89.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 31st. The footwear maker reported $0.35 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 company had revenue of $11.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $11.23 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.54 EPS. The firm's revenue was up .1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts expect that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.

NIKE Announces Dividend

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

Insider Activity at NIKE

In related news, Director Robert Holmes Swan acquired 11,781 shares of NIKE stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, April 7th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $42.44 per share, for a total transaction of $499,985.64. Following the transaction, the director owned 55,074 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,337,340.56. This represents a 27.21% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director John W. Rogers, Jr. acquired 4,000 shares of NIKE stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 9th. The shares were bought at an average price of $43.34 per share, with a total value of $173,360.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 41,022 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,777,893.48. The trade was a 10.80% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.80% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

NIKE News Summary

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).

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