NIKE, Inc. $NKE Shares Purchased by Jain Global LLC

Key Points

• Jain Global LLC increased its stake in NIKE by 29.8% in Q3, buying 20,061 shares to own 87,438 shares worth about $6.10 million according to the latest 13F filing.
• NIKE beat quarterly estimates with $0.53 EPS vs. $0.37 expected and revenue of $12.43 billion (vs. $12.19 billion), with revenue up 0.6% year‑over‑year; analysts expect NIKE to report ~2.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.
• NIKE announced a quarterly dividend of $0.41 (3.0% yield; ex‑dividend March 2), while insiders — including CEO Elliott Hill — have recently purchased shares (16,388 by the CEO), signaling some insider confidence.

Jain Global LLC lifted its holdings in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE - Free Report) by 29.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 87,438 shares of the footwear maker's stock after purchasing an additional 20,061 shares during the period. Jain Global LLC's holdings in NIKE were worth $6,097,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in shares of NIKE by 1.3% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 115,291,199 shares of the footwear maker's stock valued at $8,039,255,000 after buying an additional 1,467,414 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its position in shares of NIKE by 2.8% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 59,154,159 shares of the footwear maker's stock valued at $4,225,441,000 after buying an additional 1,590,603 shares in the last quarter. Capital World Investors grew its stake in NIKE by 0.7% in the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 42,239,013 shares of the footwear maker's stock valued at $2,945,326,000 after acquiring an additional 286,615 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. increased its holdings in NIKE by 3.3% in the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 12,561,334 shares of the footwear maker's stock worth $875,902,000 after acquiring an additional 404,136 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jennison Associates LLC increased its holdings in NIKE by 42.3% in the 3rd quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 11,838,528 shares of the footwear maker's stock worth $825,501,000 after acquiring an additional 3,518,666 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.25% of the company's stock.

NIKE Trading Up 1.5%

NKE opened at $54.76 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a quick ratio of 1.40 and a current ratio of 2.06. NIKE, Inc. has a one year low of $52.28 and a one year high of $80.17. The business's 50-day simple moving average is $62.34 and its 200-day simple moving average is $65.36. The company has a market cap of $81.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.21, a PEG ratio of 2.76 and a beta of 1.27.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The footwear maker reported $0.53 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $12.43 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.19 billion. NIKE had a return on equity of 18.43% and a net margin of 5.43%.The firm's revenue was up .6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.78 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts expect that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.

NIKE Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a $0.41 dividend. This represents a $1.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. NIKE's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 96.47%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

NKE has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Oppenheimer reaffirmed an "outperform" rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Citigroup reiterated a "neutral" rating and issued a $65.00 target price (down from $70.00) on shares of NIKE in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Thursday. Robert W. Baird cut their target price on NIKE from $93.00 to $85.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of NIKE from a "sell (d+)" rating to a "hold (c-)" rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Twenty-three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $74.90.

NIKE News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays issued a bullish note on NKE ahead of the company’s earnings, signaling expectations that the stock could outperform into the report and helping lift investor sentiment. Nike (NKE) Stock Receives Bullish Barclays Call Ahead of Crucial Earnings Date
• Positive Sentiment: Marketwide upside pushed NKE higher in today’s session, with press coverage noting a roughly 1.5% gain as investors rotated into beaten-down consumer names. Nike (NKE) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are focused on Nike’s upcoming fiscal‑quarter report (late March); several outlets debate whether to buy before the print, making the earnings release a likely catalyst for larger moves. Should You Buy Nike Stock Before March 31?
• Negative Sentiment: TheStreet reports a broad Wall Street “reset” on Nike, pointing to persistent investor frustration driven by slow sales, rising competition and management execution questions — commentary that could pressure the stock if the earnings print disappoints. Wall Street just delivered a jaw-dropping reset on Nike stock
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple analysts and articles highlight that Nike’s revenue growth has stalled and management expects near‑term sales declines; the stock’s YTD weakness and longer-term decline maintain downside risk until growth visibility improves. Starbucks vs. Nike: Which Dividend Stock Is a Better Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary assessing whether Nike is a buy after an 11% drop in 2026 notes the stock’s multi‑year decline (over 50% in five years) and reinforces the view that dividend and brand strength may not be enough without a clear revenue recovery. Down 11% in 2026: Is Nike Finally a Buy?

Insider Buying and Selling at NIKE

In other news, CEO Elliott Hill bought 16,388 shares of NIKE stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 29th. The stock was bought at an average price of $61.10 per share, for a total transaction of $1,001,306.80. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 241,587 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $14,760,965.70. The trade was a 7.28% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Robert Holmes Swan purchased 8,691 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 22nd. The stock was acquired at an average price of $57.54 per share, for a total transaction of $500,080.14. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 43,293 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,491,079.22. This represents a 25.12% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have bought 75,079 shares of company stock valued at $4,449,887. 0.80% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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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