Deutsche Bank AG Grows Holdings in NIKE, Inc. $NKE

Deutsche Bank AG grew its position in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 8.0% during the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 3,566,634 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 264,576 shares during the quarter. Deutsche Bank AG’s holdings in NIKE were worth $146,410,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

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

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. Wall Street Zen raised shares of NIKE from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 16th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $55.00 price objective on shares of NIKE in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Telsey Advisory Group set a $47.00 target price on NIKE and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded NIKE from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $53.53.

NIKE Stock Performance

Shares of NKE stock opened at $41.03 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $42.67 and its two-hundred day moving average is $48.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 1.36 and a current ratio of 1.96. NIKE, Inc. has a 1 year low of $38.86 and a 1 year high of $80.17. The firm has a market cap of $60.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.63, a PEG ratio of 1.78 and a beta of 1.11.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, June 30th. The footwear maker reported $0.20 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.11 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $10.97 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.85 billion. NIKE had a net margin of 6.70% and a return on equity of 16.54%. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 1.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.14 EPS. Analysts predict that NIKE, Inc. will post 1.74 earnings per share for the current year.

NIKE Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be issued a dividend of $0.41 per share. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio is currently 78.47%.

Insider Activity

In other news, CFO Matthew Friend sold 2,463 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $41.60, for a total value of $102,460.80. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 82,165 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,418,064. This trade represents a 2.91% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Amy Montagne sold 4,867 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.05, for a total value of $204,657.35. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 57,436 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,415,183.80. This trade represents a 7.81% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 26,142 shares of company stock worth $1,169,380 in the last three months. 1.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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).