Seaport Res Ptn Weighs in on NIKE, Inc.’s Q2 2025 Earnings (NYSE:NKE)

NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) – Analysts at Seaport Res Ptn dropped their Q2 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of NIKE in a research note issued to investors on Monday, September 23rd. Seaport Res Ptn analyst M. Kummetz now forecasts that the footwear maker will post earnings per share of $0.84 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.87. The consensus estimate for NIKE’s current full-year earnings is $3.04 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for NIKE’s Q3 2025 earnings at $0.89 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $0.88 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $3.12 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $3.41 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $3.73 EPS.

A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $120.00 price target on shares of NIKE in a research note on Friday, June 28th. Raymond James reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Friday, June 28th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price target on NIKE from $90.00 to $80.00 in a report on Friday, July 12th. Evercore ISI increased their price objective on shares of NIKE from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, September 20th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $100.00 target price on shares of NIKE in a research report on Friday, September 20th. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fifteen have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $96.52.

NIKE Stock Performance

Shares of NKE opened at $89.39 on Wednesday. NIKE has a 1 year low of $70.75 and a 1 year high of $123.39. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $79.00 and its 200 day simple moving average is $86.83. The company has a market capitalization of $134.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.08, a PEG ratio of 2.30 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, a quick ratio of 1.69 and a current ratio of 2.40.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, June 27th. The footwear maker reported $1.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.85 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $12.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.86 billion. NIKE had a net margin of 11.10% and a return on equity of 42.63%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.66 EPS.

NIKE Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.37 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 3rd. This represents a $1.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.66%. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio is currently 39.68%.

Insider Transactions at NIKE

In other NIKE news, Chairman Mark G. Parker sold 52,487 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $78.00, for a total value of $4,093,986.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman now directly owns 1,031,226 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $80,435,628. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. In related news, Chairman Mark G. Parker sold 110,000 shares of NIKE stock in a transaction on Thursday, July 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.97, for a total value of $8,026,700.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman now owns 1,102,090 shares in the company, valued at $80,419,507.30. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Chairman Mark G. Parker sold 52,487 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $78.00, for a total transaction of $4,093,986.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman now directly owns 1,031,226 shares in the company, valued at $80,435,628. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Corporate insiders own 0.50% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On NIKE

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Annapolis Financial Services LLC increased its holdings in NIKE by 440.0% in the first quarter. Annapolis Financial Services LLC now owns 270 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 220 shares during the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC raised its position in shares of NIKE by 106.4% during the 4th quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 291 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Core Wealth Advisors Inc. raised its position in shares of NIKE by 408.5% during the 4th quarter. Core Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 300 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 241 shares in the last quarter. Frank Rimerman Advisors LLC bought a new position in NIKE during the fourth quarter worth $33,000. Finally, Gold Investment Management Ltd. acquired a new position in NIKE in the fourth quarter worth $36,000. Institutional investors own 64.25% of the company’s stock.

About NIKE

NIKE, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, markets, and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services worldwide. The company provides athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories under the Jumpman trademark; and casual sneakers, apparel, and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron, and Jack Purcell trademarks.