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NIKE (NKE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$35.96 -0.04 (-0.10%)
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NIKE - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
7
Hold
21
Buy
10

Based on 38 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 38 analysts, 7 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

$47.91
33.26% Upside
According to the 38 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NIKE, the average price target is $47.91. 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 33.26% from the current price of $35.96.
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
9/25/25 to 9/25/26
1 Month Ago
8/26/25 to 8/26/26
3 Months Ago
6/27/25 to 6/27/26
1 Year Ago
9/25/24 to 9/25/25
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)
14 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
Hold
21 Hold rating(s)
19 Hold rating(s)
19 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
Sell
7 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$47.91$53.39$58.27$79.46
Forecasted Upside33.26% Upside38.30% Upside42.97% Upside14.63% 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

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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NIKE Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNIKEConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.11
2.19
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside34.78% Upside196.55% Upside19.49% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/25/2026
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Underperform$47.00 ➝ $30.00-16.64%
9/23/2026
Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. logo
Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
Brian Nagel
Brian Nagel
1 of 5 stars
Set TargetOutperform$60.00 ➝ $52.00+43.70%
9/23/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Adrienne Yih
Adrienne Yih
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOverweight$52.00 ➝ $48.00+32.98%
9/23/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$55.00+52.38%
9/22/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/22/2026 UpgradeHold
9/21/2026Set TargetHold$45.00 ➝ $40.00+12.48%
9/17/2026Set TargetNeutral$48.00 ➝ $42.00+17.28%
9/15/2026Set TargetMarket Perform$47.00 ➝ $44.00+18.79%
9/14/2026Set TargetOutperform ➝ Neutral$70.00 ➝ $44.00+18.83%
9/14/2026DowngradeNeutral ➝ Negative
9/10/2026Set TargetUnderweight$31.00-16.98%
9/8/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform ➝ Underperform$30.00-21.14%
8/31/2026Reiterated RatingSell
8/26/2026Set TargetBuy ➝ Hold$47.00 ➝ $42.00+6.51%
8/25/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
8/19/2026 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
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%
7/1/2026Reiterated 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$50.00 ➝ $45.00+9.54%
6/30/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
6/23/2026 Set TargetOutperform ➝ In-Line$46.00+6.44%
6/4/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
4/13/2026DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$90.00 ➝ $48.00+12.69%
4/2/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
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3/21/2025UpgradeModerate Buy
3/5/2025UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-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 Thursday, September 24, 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. recently secured a significant $200 million deal with the University of Miami, providing a substantial catalyst for the brand's presence in collegiate athletics and potentially driving new revenue streams in a competitive market.
  • The stock is currently trading at $35.99, which is near its 52-week low of $35.35, offering a potential entry point for value investors given the company's strong brand equity and recent earnings beats where it reported $0.20 EPS against a consensus of $0.11.
  • NIKE, Inc. maintains a healthy dividend yield of 4.54%, providing a steady income stream for investors while the company navigates its current market challenges, supported by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40 which indicates manageable leverage.
  • Recent insider activity shows confidence in the company's long-term value, with CEO Elliott Hill purchasing 23,660 shares at an average price of $42.27 in April 2026, signaling that leadership believes the current valuation is attractive.
  • The company demonstrated strong operational efficiency in its most recent reported quarter, achieving a return on equity of 16.54% and a net margin of 6.70%, indicating effective cost management and profitability despite revenue pressures.

NIKE
Bear Case

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

  • NIKE, Inc. lost its long-standing sponsorship of football star Kylian Mbappé to competitor On Holding AG in September 2026, a significant blow to its brand prestige and marketing reach in the global football market.
  • The stock has experienced a severe decline, dropping nearly 80% from its 52-week high of $76.97 to its current level, reflecting deep market skepticism about the company's future growth trajectory and competitive position.
  • Analyst sentiment has deteriorated significantly, with the consensus rating shifting to "Hold" and the consensus price target dropping to $48.41, while recent downgrades from firms like Citigroup and Rothschild & Co Redburn suggest further downside risk is expected.
  • Short interest in NIKE, Inc. has risen to 85,698,150 shares as of September 2026, representing 5.84% of the float, indicating that a substantial portion of the market is betting against the stock's performance.
  • Revenue growth has stalled, with the most recent quarter showing a 1.1% year-over-year decline, and analysts predict continued earnings pressure for the upcoming fiscal year, suggesting the company is struggling to regain momentum in a crowded athletic apparel market.

NKE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 38 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NIKE is $47.91, with a high forecast of $75.00 and a low forecast of $23.00.

38 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NIKE in the last year. There are currently 7 sell ratings, 21 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 33.26% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, NIKE's stock had 5 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like NIKE less than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for NIKE is 2.11 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.20. 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 9/25/2026.
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