490,470 Shares in NIKE, Inc. $NKE Acquired by Mizuho Markets Cayman LP

Mizuho Markets Cayman LP purchased a new position in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 490,470 shares of the footwear maker’s stock, valued at approximately $34,200,000. NIKE accounts for 1.2% of Mizuho Markets Cayman LP’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 11th largest position.

Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in NKE. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in NIKE by 388.5% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 202,411 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $15,316,000 after buying an additional 160,980 shares in the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP bought a new stake in NIKE during the 1st quarter worth approximately $311,000. United Bank increased its holdings in NIKE by 11.3% in the second quarter. United Bank now owns 17,067 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $1,212,000 after purchasing an additional 1,736 shares during the period. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of NIKE by 3.1% in the second quarter. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC now owns 5,269 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $374,000 after buying an additional 159 shares during the period. Finally, Cetera Investment Advisers increased its position in NIKE by 24.3% during the 2nd quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 250,803 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $17,817,000 after purchasing an additional 48,953 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.25% of the company’s stock.

NIKE Trading Up 1.5%

NYSE:NKE opened at $54.76 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 2.06 and a quick ratio of 1.40. NIKE, Inc. has a one year low of $52.28 and a one year high of $80.17. The company has a market cap of $81.07 billion, a PE ratio of 32.21, a PEG ratio of 2.76 and a beta of 1.27. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $62.34 and a 200-day moving average of $65.36.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The footwear maker reported $0.53 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.16. The business had revenue of $12.43 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.19 billion. NIKE had a net margin of 5.43% and a return on equity of 18.43%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up .6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.78 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.

NIKE Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.41 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. NIKE’s payout ratio is presently 96.47%.

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 Activity at NIKE

In related news, Director Timothy D. Cook acquired 50,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 22nd. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $58.97 per share, for a total transaction of $2,948,500.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 105,480 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,220,155.60. The trade was a 90.12% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Elliott Hill acquired 16,388 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 29th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $61.10 per share, for a total transaction of $1,001,306.80. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 241,587 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,760,965.70. The trade was a 7.28% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have purchased a total of 75,079 shares of company stock valued at $4,449,887 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently weighed in on NKE. UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $67.00 price objective on shares of NIKE in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research note on Wednesday, December 31st. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $100.00 target price on shares of NIKE in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Williams Trading cut their price target on NIKE from $100.00 to $80.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, December 19th. Twenty-three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $74.90.

About NIKE

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).