Tufton Capital Management Has $4.47 Million Stock Position in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Tufton Capital Management reduced its holdings in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 16.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 70,159 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after selling 13,335 shares during the quarter. Tufton Capital Management’s holdings in NIKE were worth $4,469,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in NIKE by 1.3% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 115,291,199 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $8,039,255,000 after purchasing an additional 1,467,414 shares in the last quarter. Capital World Investors lifted its position in NIKE by 0.7% during the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 42,239,013 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $2,945,326,000 after buying an additional 286,615 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of NIKE by 3.3% during the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 12,561,334 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $875,902,000 after buying an additional 404,136 shares during the last quarter. Jennison Associates LLC boosted its stake in shares of NIKE by 42.3% during the 3rd quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 11,838,528 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $825,501,000 after buying an additional 3,518,666 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Viking Global Investors LP grew its holdings in shares of NIKE by 29.1% in the 3rd quarter. Viking Global Investors LP now owns 8,996,579 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $627,331,000 after acquiring an additional 2,029,381 shares in the last quarter. 64.25% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

NIKE News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: DZ Bank reaffirmed a Buy rating on NIKE, backing the view that the stock has long‑term upside if the turnaround execution improves. DZ Bank Reaffirms Buy Rating for NIKE
• Positive Sentiment: Renewed insider buying and a Smart Insider “stock pick” mention highlight confidence from some insiders and momentum investors, which can support the stock if buybacks or improved execution follow. Nike Picked Stock of the Week at Smart Insider
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators note NIKE is trading near multi‑year lows and may be oversold, implying upside if the company proves its turnaround. That narrative attracts value-oriented buyers. With Nike Shares Near a 12-Year Low
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry comparisons (NIKE vs. adidas) emphasize competitive dynamics — digital expansion and innovation are key; this is useful context but not an immediate price driver. NIKE vs. adidas: Which Athletic Leader Deserves Investors’ Attention?
• Neutral Sentiment: Mention by prominent commentators (e.g., Jim Cramer coverage) raises visibility but offers mixed near‑term signals for the stock. Jim Cramer Commented On Nike
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts warn of a potential “generational reset” for Nike despite reported insider buying (a Benzinga piece highlights concern that structural challenges could persist), which raises risk that optimism from insider purchases may be premature. Tim Cook May Have Bought Nike Stock, But The Sneaker Giant Faces Potential ‘Generational Reset,’ Says This Analyst
• Negative Sentiment: Analysis cautions Nike’s turnaround is not complete and flags at least one key metric that must improve before investors should be confident — a persistent execution issue that pressures valuation. Nike’s Turnaround Is Still Not Complete
• Negative Sentiment: Lululemon’s appointment of former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill as CEO has prompted analyst commentary that questions could spill over to perceptions of Nike’s talent bench and strategic positioning — a reputational/competitive risk to monitor. Lululemon names former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill its next CEO

NIKE Price Performance

Shares of NYSE NKE opened at $45.71 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 2.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $53.68 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $60.69. The company has a market cap of $67.69 billion, a PE ratio of 30.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.45 and a beta of 1.31. NIKE, Inc. has a twelve month low of $42.09 and a twelve month high of $80.17.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 31st. The footwear maker reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.29 by $0.06. NIKE had a return on equity of 16.41% and a net margin of 4.84%.The company had revenue of $11.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.23 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.54 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up .1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that NIKE, Inc. will post 1.52 EPS for the current year.

NIKE Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd were issued a dividend of $0.41 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.6%. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 108.61%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently issued reports on NKE. Robert W. Baird lowered their target price on NIKE from $85.00 to $70.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. DZ Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research note on Tuesday. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price target on NIKE from $65.00 to $56.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. Guggenheim dropped their price objective on NIKE from $77.00 to $74.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Finally, CICC Research downgraded NIKE from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and cut their price objective for the company from $69.00 to $58.00 in a report on Monday, April 6th. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $62.34.

Insider Activity at NIKE

In related news, CEO Elliott Hill acquired 23,660 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, April 13th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $42.27 per share, for a total transaction of $1,000,108.20. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 265,247 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,211,990.69. This trade represents a 9.79% 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 John W. Rogers, Jr. acquired 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 9th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $43.34 per share, for a total transaction of $173,360.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 41,022 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,777,893.48. This trade represents a 10.80% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders bought 64,441 shares of company stock valued at $2,734,204. 0.80% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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).