UniSuper Management Pty Ltd Has $6.73 Million Stock Holdings in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

UniSuper Management Pty Ltd boosted its holdings in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 13.2% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 96,573 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 11,277 shares during the quarter. UniSuper Management Pty Ltd’s holdings in NIKE were worth $6,734,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in NKE. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of NIKE in the second quarter worth $835,063,000. DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main boosted its holdings in NIKE by 3,129.9% in the 2nd quarter. DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main now owns 9,091,426 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $645,855,000 after purchasing an additional 8,809,950 shares during the period. Harris Associates L P acquired a new stake in NIKE in the 2nd quarter worth $621,525,000. Invesco Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of NIKE by 66.1% during the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 12,157,198 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $863,647,000 after purchasing an additional 4,840,114 shares during the period. Finally, Jennison Associates LLC raised its position in shares of NIKE by 42.3% during the third quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 11,838,528 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $825,501,000 after buying an additional 3,518,666 shares during the last quarter. 64.25% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

NIKE Stock Down 0.7%

Shares of NYSE NKE opened at $64.97 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $96.19 billion, a PE ratio of 38.22, a PEG ratio of 3.36 and a beta of 1.28. The business has a fifty day moving average of $63.91 and a two-hundred day moving average of $69.02. NIKE, Inc. has a 52-week low of $52.28 and a 52-week high of $82.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a quick ratio of 1.40 and a current ratio of 2.06.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The footwear maker reported $0.53 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.19 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.78 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up .6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts expect that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

NIKE Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 1st were paid a $0.41 dividend. This represents a $1.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. This is an increase from NIKE’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 1st. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio is presently 96.47%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Wednesday, December 31st. Raymond James Financial reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Monday, December 15th. Truist Financial set a $69.00 price objective on NIKE in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Berenberg Bank reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $70.00 target price on shares of NIKE in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price target on shares of NIKE from $38.00 to $35.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, December 19th. Two 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 issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $74.65.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other NIKE news, Chairman Mark G. Parker sold 86,078 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $64.80, for a total value of $5,577,854.40. Following the transaction, the chairman owned 647,615 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $41,965,452. The trade was a 11.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Timothy D. Cook bought 50,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 22nd. The shares were acquired at an average price of $58.97 per share, for a total transaction of $2,948,500.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 105,480 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,220,155.60. The trade was a 90.12% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders acquired 91,229 shares of company stock worth $5,452,640 over the last ninety days. 0.80% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Trending Headlines about NIKE

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Investors are revising expectations for NIKE’s strategic turnaround after coverage describing the company’s “Win Now” overhaul — management actions (store, inventory and go‑to‑market changes) are being framed as improving growth and margin visibility. This story supports a constructive view on execution improving near‑term results. How Nike’s “Win Now” Overhaul At NIKE (NKE) Has Changed Its Investment Story
• Positive Sentiment: Distribution expansion: DoorDash’s partnership to sell footwear/apparel through ~1,000 Hibbett stores increases Nike’s omnichannel reach and could boost sales convenience and liquidate slow inventory — a tangible channel tailwind if adoption scales. DoorDash Taps 1,000 Hibbett Stores In Push For Instant Retail
• Neutral Sentiment: KeyCorp lowered its price target (from $90 to $75) but kept an overweight rating — that reduces upside expectations versus prior targets but still signals analyst confidence in mid‑term recovery; this is a mixed catalyst for the stock. Nike price target lowered by KeyCorp
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst roundups and valuation pieces note NIKE’s premium multiple and recent trading volatility — helpful context for investors but not an immediate directional catalyst. Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Nike (NKE)
• Neutral Sentiment: Personal‑finance pieces showing how large a position you’d need for a target dividend (and Dogs of the Dow lists) raise investor interest in yield but don’t change NIKE’s payout profile materially. These stories can attract income‑seeking flow but are not fundamental drivers. How much to invest in Nike stock for $1,000 in annual dividends (2026)
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation/coverage articles highlighting recent choppiness and a valuation premium may weigh on sentiment if results don’t accelerate, but they largely restate current market positioning. Evaluating Nike (NKE) Shares As Recent Trading Choppiness Highlights Valuation Premium
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish analysis warns NIKE has “too little room for error” — high expectations and a premium multiple mean small execution misses could pressure earnings and the stock. This type of critique can amplify selling if subsequent guidance disappoints. Nike: Too Little Room For Error
• Negative Sentiment: Opinion pieces questioning whether NIKE will regain its former outperformance highlight multi‑year investor losses and structural concerns, which may keep sentiment cautious and limit a sustained rally until clearer evidence of durable growth appears. Will Nike Stock Ever Be a Winner Again?

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).