First National Bank of Omaha Decreases Holdings in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

First National Bank of Omaha trimmed its position in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 55.8% during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 46,614 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after selling 58,762 shares during the quarter. First National Bank of Omaha’s holdings in NIKE were worth $1,934,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new stake in NIKE during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Sankala Group LLC purchased a new position in NIKE in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. J.Safra Asset Management Corp purchased a new position in NIKE in the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in shares of NIKE during the 4th quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, Scarborough Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of NIKE during the 1st quarter valued at about $25,000. 64.25% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Amy Montagne sold 4,867 shares of NIKE stock in a transaction on Friday, August 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.05, for a total transaction of $204,657.35. Following the transaction, the insider owned 57,436 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,415,183.80. The trade was a 7.81% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, COO Venkatesh Alagirisamy sold 890 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $41.60, for a total transaction of $37,024.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 74,820 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,112,512. This represents a 1.18% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 26,142 shares of company stock valued at $1,169,380 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.

NIKE Trading Up 2.4%

NIKE stock opened at $41.03 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $42.67 and a 200 day moving average of $48.14. The firm has a market capitalization of $60.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.63, a P/E/G ratio of 1.78 and a beta of 1.11. NIKE, Inc. has a 12-month low of $38.86 and a 12-month high of $80.17. The company has a current ratio of 1.96, a quick ratio of 1.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, June 30th. The footwear maker reported $0.20 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.11 by $0.09. NIKE had a net margin of 6.70% and a return on equity of 16.54%. The company had revenue of $10.97 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.85 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.14 EPS. The firm’s revenue was down 1.1% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts predict that NIKE, Inc. will post 1.74 earnings per share for the current year.

NIKE Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be given a dividend of $0.41 per share. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 78.47%.

Key Stories Impacting NIKE

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent quarterly results offered some support: earnings and revenue exceeded consensus estimates, wholesale sales improved—particularly in North America—and gross margin benefited from lower tariff-related costs. Management is also emphasizing product innovation and improved marketplace execution as part of its turnaround plan. Why Nike Stock Is Up
• Positive Sentiment: Some investors view the selloff as an opportunity, citing Nike’s global brand, approximately 4% dividend yield and potential for a 25th consecutive annual dividend increase. Analysts’ median price target is reported near $47.50, implying meaningful upside if the turnaround gains traction. Nike Dividend Article
• Positive Sentiment: Several company insiders have recently purchased shares, including CEO Elliott Hill, while Capital World Investors and JPMorgan increased their institutional holdings. These transactions may signal confidence that valuation and expectations have become more attractive, although institutional positioning remains mixed.
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical analysts see the possibility of a short-term rebound after the steep decline. However, JPMorgan reportedly expects stabilization only by fiscal 2028—not a full recovery—suggesting investors may need to tolerate a prolonged restructuring period. JPMorgan Nike Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Weak China sales, sluggish Nike Direct performance and declining digital revenue continue to pressure growth. Competition from brands such as On and Lululemon is intensifying, while Nike’s forward valuation remains above the sector median despite falling sales. Nike Performance and Competition
• Negative Sentiment: Nike is reportedly pulling back from its small neighborhood-store concept, highlighting ongoing efforts to reduce complexity and adjust its retail strategy. Analysts and commentators warn the shares could fall below $30 if the turnaround continues to disappoint. Nike Neighborhood Store Strategy

Analyst Ratings Changes

NKE has been the topic of several recent research reports. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of NIKE in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. Jefferies Financial Group cut their target price on shares of NIKE from $90.00 to $75.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. Argus raised shares of NIKE to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Oppenheimer decreased their price target on shares of NIKE from $120.00 to $60.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group set a $47.00 price objective on shares of NIKE and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Hold rating and five have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, NIKE presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $53.53.

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).