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NIKE (NKE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$36.44 +0.66 (+1.83%)
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$36.38 -0.05 (-0.15%)
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NIKE - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
6
Hold
21
Buy
10

Based on 37 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for NIKE in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 37 analysts, 6 have given a sell rating, 21 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NKE.

Consensus Price Target

$48.91
34.25% Upside
According to the 37 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NIKE, the average price target is $48.91. The highest price target for NKE is $75.00, while the lowest price target for NKE is $23.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 34.25% from the current price of $36.44.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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NKE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/17/25 to 9/17/26
1 Month Ago
8/18/25 to 8/18/26
3 Months Ago
6/19/25 to 6/19/26
1 Year Ago
9/17/24 to 9/17/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
Hold
21 Hold rating(s)
18 Hold rating(s)
18 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
Sell
6 Sell rating(s)
5 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$48.91$53.53$60.13$78.89
Forecasted Upside34.25% Upside33.63% Upside32.97% Upside9.11% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldModerate Buy

NKE Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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NKE Price Targets by Month

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NIKE Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNIKEConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.14
2.19
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside37.08% Upside190.71% Upside18.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/15/2026Set TargetMarket Perform$47.00 ➝ $44.00+18.79%
9/14/2026
Robert W. Baird logo
Robert W. Baird
3 of 5 stars
Jonathan Komp
Jonathan Komp
3 of 5 stars
Set TargetOutperformNeutral$70.00 ➝ $44.00+18.83%
9/14/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Paul Lejuez
3 of 5 stars
DowngradeNeutralNegative
9/10/2026Set TargetUnderweight$31.00-16.98%
9/9/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/8/2026Initiated CoverageOutperformUnderperform$30.00-21.14%
8/31/2026Reiterated RatingSell
8/26/2026Set TargetBuyHold$47.00 ➝ $42.00+6.51%
8/25/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
8/25/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform$45.00+10.48%
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8/19/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$72.00 ➝ $68.00+58.10%
7/22/2026Reiterated RatingUnderperform
7/17/2026 UpgradeSell (D)Sell (D+)
7/17/2026 Lower TargetSell$45.00 ➝ $37.00-13.93%
7/17/2026Boost TargetHold$43.00 ➝ $45.00+4.69%
7/15/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
7/3/2026Set TargetHold$50.00 ➝ $49.00+11.06%
7/2/2026 Lower TargetNeutral$58.00 ➝ $44.80+4.22%
7/2/2026 Lower TargetHold$50.30 ➝ $47.30+10.04%
7/1/2026Set TargetHold$50.00 ➝ $45.00+7.17%
7/1/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$74.00 ➝ $60.00+46.05%
7/1/2026Lower TargetNeutral$46.00 ➝ $42.00-0.99%
7/1/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$45.00 ➝ $40.00-2.63%
7/1/2026Lower TargetNeutral$55.00 ➝ $47.00+14.41%
7/1/2026Lower TargetOverweight$67.00 ➝ $52.00+26.58%
7/1/2026Lower TargetNeutral$50.00 ➝ $45.00+9.54%
7/1/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$55.00+33.88%
6/30/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
6/26/2026Lower TargetOutperform$120.00 ➝ $60.00+49.64%
6/23/2026 Set TargetOutperformIn-Line$46.00+6.44%
6/4/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
4/13/2026DowngradeBuyHold$90.00 ➝ $48.00+12.69%
4/2/2026 DowngradeBuyNeutral$72.00 ➝ $46.00+5.57%
4/1/2026 Lower TargetBuy$80.00 ➝ $57.00+27.38%
1/22/2026Lower TargetOverweight$90.00 ➝ $75.00+14.66%
12/23/2025 Lower Target$75.00 ➝ $61.00+1.54%
12/15/2025 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
9/10/2025 UpgradeHoldBuy
3/21/2025UpgradeModerate Buy
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Should I Buy NIKE Stock? NKE Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these NIKE pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

NIKE
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in NIKE, Inc.:

  • NIKE, Inc. offers a high dividend yield of 4.46%, which provides a steady income stream for shareholders and can help offset potential stock price volatility during periods of market uncertainty.
  • The company recently reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.20 for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $0.11, indicating stronger-than-expected profitability despite broader headwinds.
  • NIKE, Inc. is currently trading at $36.20, which is near its 52-week low of $36.17, potentially presenting a value opportunity for investors who believe the stock is undervalued relative to its long-term brand strength and market position.
  • Several institutional investors, including Westerkirk Capital Inc. and OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp, have recently increased their holdings in NIKE, Inc., suggesting that large funds see potential for recovery and are positioning for future growth.
  • The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40 and a current ratio of 1.96, providing financial flexibility to navigate economic challenges and invest in strategic initiatives.

NIKE
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in NIKE, Inc. for these reasons:

  • NIKE, Inc. recently hit a new 52-week low of $36.17, reflecting significant downward pressure on the stock price and indicating strong negative sentiment among investors regarding the company's current performance.
  • Multiple analysts, including Robert W. Baird and Citigroup, have recently downgraded NIKE, Inc. or lowered their price targets, with Citigroup cutting its target from $45.00 to $39.00, signaling reduced confidence in the company's near-term outlook.
  • Insider selling has been prominent, with executives such as Amy Montagne and Philip McCartney selling shares in recent months, which may indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term potential from those closest to the company.
  • The company's revenue declined by 1.1% year-over-year in the most recent quarter, suggesting that demand for NIKE, Inc. products is weakening, which could impact future earnings growth.
  • Short interest in NIKE, Inc. has increased, with shares shorted rising to 75,594,334 as of August 31, 2026, indicating that a significant portion of the market is betting against the stock's price appreciation.

NKE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 37 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NIKE is $48.91, with a high forecast of $75.00 and a low forecast of $23.00.

37 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NIKE in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 sell ratings, 21 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" NKE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NKE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, NIKE's stock has a predicted upside of 34.25% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, NIKE's stock had 4 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like NIKE less than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for NIKE is 2.14 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.19. Learn more on how NKE compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for NIKE analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/17/2026.
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