Flossbach Von Storch SE Sells 1,398,929 Shares of NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Flossbach Von Storch SE cut its position in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 12.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,866,461 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after selling 1,398,929 shares during the period. NIKE comprises 2.7% of Flossbach Von Storch SE’s portfolio, making the stock its 15th biggest position. Flossbach Von Storch SE owned 0.67% of NIKE worth $687,988,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC raised its holdings in shares of NIKE by 388.5% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 202,411 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $15,316,000 after purchasing an additional 160,980 shares in the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP purchased a new position in NIKE during the first quarter valued at approximately $311,000. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC increased its holdings in NIKE by 10.0% during the second quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 154,890 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $11,003,000 after buying an additional 14,126 shares during the period. HB Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in NIKE by 0.3% in the second quarter. HB Wealth Management LLC now owns 52,012 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $3,695,000 after buying an additional 147 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Capital Investment Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in NIKE by 6.5% during the second quarter. Capital Investment Advisors LLC now owns 61,768 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $4,388,000 after buying an additional 3,754 shares during the period. 64.25% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

NIKE Stock Down 1.3%

NKE stock opened at $62.29 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $63.96 and a 200 day moving average of $68.81. The stock has a market capitalization of $92.21 billion, a PE ratio of 36.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.28 and a beta of 1.28. The company has a quick ratio of 1.40, a current ratio of 2.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. NIKE, Inc. has a 52 week low of $52.28 and a 52 week high of $82.44.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The footwear maker reported $0.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.16. NIKE had a net margin of 5.43% and a return on equity of 18.43%. The business had revenue of $12.43 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.19 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.78 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up .6% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts forecast that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 earnings per share for the current year.

NIKE Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 2nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 1st were given a dividend of $0.41 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 1st. This represents a $1.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. This is an increase from NIKE’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. NIKE’s payout ratio is presently 96.47%.

Trending Headlines about NIKE

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: BTIG reaffirmed a “buy” on NKE and set a $100 price target — a material upside vs. the current share level, which could attract buyers and support the stock if sentiment improves. BTIG buy rating / Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative analysis pieces weigh Nike vs. peers (Lululemon, TJX), offering different investor theses on growth, margin recovery and valuation — these can influence allocation decisions but don’t present a single catalyst. Nike vs. Lululemon: Which Stock to Buy for 2026?
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional compare/choice coverage (Nike vs. TJX) reiterates that investor preference depends on whether you prioritize high-single-digit growth (Nike) or off-price resilience (TJX). Best Consumer Stock to Buy Right Now: Nike or TJX Companies?
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that Nike will cut ~775 U.S. distribution roles as it accelerates automation have pressured the stock — layoffs are a near-term reputational/headline negative, even if they aim to lower costs and improve margins longer term. Nike Cuts 775 Distribution Jobs as Automation Accelerates
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst write-ups flag that China demand and digital traffic are uneven, undermining two key growth engines and making the turnaround less certain — this raises downside risk if the trends persist. Can NIKE Regain Its Stride as China and Digital Momentum Falter?
• Negative Sentiment: Market headlines and analyst commentary coincided with a recent intraday drop (coverage: “stock sinks”), which can amplify short-term selling pressure until more concrete operational or guidance improvements appear. Nike (NKE) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here’s Why

Insider Buying and Selling at NIKE

In other news, Director Timothy D. Cook bought 50,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 22nd. The shares were purchased at an average price of $58.97 per share, for a total transaction of $2,948,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 105,480 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,220,155.60. This represents a 90.12% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Robert Holmes Swan purchased 8,691 shares of the business’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 acquisition, the director owned 43,293 shares in the company, valued at $2,491,079.22. This trade represents a 25.12% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders have bought 91,229 shares of company stock worth $5,452,640. 0.80% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on NKE. 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. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $110.00 target price on shares of NIKE in a report on Monday, January 12th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $65.00 price target on shares of NIKE and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, DZ Bank reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $74.65.

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).