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NIKE, Inc (NKE) is a leading footwear & accessories business based in the US. It opened the day at $140.56 after a previous close of $141.3. During the day the price has varied from a low of $139.88 to a high of $142.38. The latest price was $140.72 (25 minute delay). NIKE is listed on the NYSE and employs 75,400 staff. All prices are listed in US Dollars.
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What's in this guide?
- Can I buy shares in NIKE?
- Has coronavirus impacted NIKE shares?
- NIKE shares summary
- Compare share dealing platforms
- Is NIKE stock a buy or sell?
- NIKE performance over time
- Can I short NIKE shares?
- Is NIKE suitable for ethical investing?
- Are NIKE shares over-valued?
- NIKE's financials
- How volatile are NIKE shares?
- Does NIKE pay a dividend?
- Have NIKE shares ever split?
- Other common questions
How has Coronavirus impacted NIKE's share price?
Since the stock market crash in March caused by coronavirus, NIKE's share price has had significant positive movement.
Its last market close was $128, which is 21.68% up on its pre-crash value of $100.25 and 113.33% up on the lowest point reached during the March crash when the shares fell as low as $60.
If you had bought $1,000 worth of NIKE shares at the start of February 2020, those shares would have been worth $632.40 at the bottom of the March crash, and if you held on to them, then as of the last market close they'd be worth $1,288.96.
NIKE share price
Use our graph to track the performance of NKE stocks over time.NIKE shares at a glance
Information last updated 2021-01-15.
| Open | $140.56 |
|---|---|
| High | $142.38 |
| Low | $139.88 |
| Close | $140.72 |
| Previous close | $141.3 |
| Change | $-0.58 |
| Change % | -0.41% |
| Volume | 6,196,955 |
Information last updated 2021-01-13.
| 52-week range | $59.5985 - $147.95 |
|---|---|
| 50-day moving average | $139.7503 |
| 200-day moving average | $120.812 |
| Wall St. target price | $162.15 |
| PE ratio | 81.4036 |
| Dividend yield | $1.1 (0.76%) |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $1.774 |
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Is it a good time to buy NIKE stock?
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NIKE price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the last close of $140.72
| 1 week (2021-01-11) | -4.30% |
|---|---|
| 1 month (2020-12-18) | 2.51% |
| 3 months (2020-10-16) | 9.94% |
| 6 months (2020-07-17) | 46.16% |
| 1 year (2020-01-17) | 34.62% |
|---|---|
| 2 years (2019-01-18) | 74.92% |
| 3 years (2018-01-18) | 119.50% |
| 5 years (2016-01-15) | 144.48% |
Is NIKE under- or over-valued?
Valuing NIKE stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of NIKE's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
NIKE's P/E ratio
NIKE's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 81x. In other words, NIKE shares trade at around 81x recent earnings.
That's relatively high compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The high P/E ratio could mean that investors are optimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're over-valued.
However, NIKE's P/E ratio is best considered in relation to those of others within the footwear & accessories industry or those of similar companies.
- adidas (ADS.XETRA): 123.60
- PUMA (PUM.XETRA): 180.25
NIKE's PEG ratio
NIKE's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 1.9274. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into NIKE's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
However, it's sensible to consider NIKE's PEG ratio in relation to those of similar companies.
- adidas (ADS.XETRA): 7.61
NIKE's EBITDA
NIKE's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is a whopping $5.1 billion (£3.8 billion).
The EBITDA is a measure of a NIKE's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
To put NIKE's EBITDA into context you can compare it against that of similar companies.
- adidas (ADS.XETRA): EUR€2.2 billion
- PUMA (PUM.XETRA): EUR€307.2 million
NIKE financials
| Revenue TTM | $38.3 billion |
|---|---|
| Operating margin TTM | 10.12% |
| Gross profit TTM | $16.2 billion |
| Return on assets TTM | 7.88% |
| Return on equity TTM | 28.27% |
| Profit margin | 7.39% |
| Book value | $6.756 |
| Market capitalisation | $227.7 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
How to short and sell NIKE shares
- Create a CFD or spread betting account.
- Search for the stock code. E.g. "NKE.US"
- Choose your position size.
- Select "sell" rather than "buy".
- Confirm your position and keep tabs on it. You may wish to set limits on your position.
There are currently 13.4 million NIKE shares held short by investors – that's known as NIKE's "short interest". This figure is 3.5% down from 13.9 million last month.
There are a few different ways that this level of interest in shorting NIKE shares can be evaluated.
NIKE's "short interest ratio" (SIR)
NIKE's "short interest ratio" (SIR) is the quantity of NIKE shares currently shorted divided by the average quantity of NIKE shares traded daily (recently around 6.1 million). NIKE's SIR currently stands at 2.19. In other words for every 100,000 NIKE shares traded daily on the market, roughly 2190 shares are currently held short.
To gain some more context, you can compare NIKE's short interest ratio against those of similar companies.
However NIKE's short interest can also be evaluated against the total number of NIKE shares, or, against the total number of tradable NIKE shares (the shares that aren't held by "insiders" or major long-term shareholders – also known as the "float"). In this case NIKE's short interest could be expressed as 0.01% of the outstanding shares (for every 100,000 NIKE shares in existence, roughly 10 shares are currently held short) or 0.0138% of the tradable shares (for every 100,000 tradable NIKE shares, roughly 14 shares are currently held short).
Such a low SIR usually points to an optimistic outlook for the share price, with fewer people currently willing to bet against NIKE.
Find out more about how you can short NIKE stock.
NIKE's environmental, social and governance track record
Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like NIKE.
When it comes to ESG scores, lower is better, and lower scores are generally associated with lower risk for would-be investors.
NIKE's total ESG risk score
Total ESG risk: 21.12
Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and NIKE's overall score of 21.12 (as at 01/01/2019) is excellent – landing it in it in the 15th percentile of companies rated in the same sector.
ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like NIKE is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).
To gain some more context, you can compare NIKE's total ESG risk score against those of similar companies.
- adidas (ADS.XETRA): 16.88
NIKE's environmental score
Environmental score: 5.55/100
NIKE's environmental score of 5.55 puts it squarely in the 6th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that NIKE is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
NIKE's social score
Social score: 9.56/100
NIKE's social score of 9.56 puts it squarely in the 6th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that NIKE is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.
NIKE's governance score
Governance score: 13.01/100
NIKE's governance score puts it squarely in the 6th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that NIKE is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
NIKE's controversy score
Controversy score: 3/5
ESG scores also evaluate any incidences of controversy that a company has been involved in. A high-profile company, NIKE scored a 3 out of 5 for controversy – a middle-of-the-table result reflecting that NIKE hasn't always managed to keep its nose clean.
Wondering how that compares? Below are the controversy scores of similar companies.
- adidas (ADS.XETRA): 3
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) summary
NIKE, Inc was last rated for ESG on: 2019-01-01.
| Total ESG score | 21.12 |
|---|---|
| Total ESG percentile | 15.26 |
| Environmental score | 5.55 |
| Environmental score percentile | 6 |
| Social score | 9.56 |
| Social score percentile | 6 |
| Governance score | 13.01 |
| Governance score percentile | 6 |
| Level of controversy | 3 |
NIKE share dividends
Dividend payout ratio: 50.5% of net profits
Recently NIKE has paid out, on average, around 50.5% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 0.76% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), NIKE shareholders could enjoy a 0.76% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In NIKE's case, that would currently equate to about $1.1 per share.
NIKE's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.
NIKE's most recent dividend payout was on 29 December 2020. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 4 December 2020 (the "ex-dividend date").
NIKE's dividend payout ratio is perhaps best considered in relation to those of similar companies.
- adidas (ADS.XETRA): 167.40%
- PUMA (PUM.XETRA): 103.84%
Have NIKE's shares ever split?
NIKE's shares were split on a 2:1 basis on 24 December 2015. So if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your NIKE shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 50% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for NIKE shares which in turn could have impacted NIKE's share price.
NIKE share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, NIKE's shares have ranged in value from as little as $59.5985 up to $147.95. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while NIKE's is 0.8367. This would suggest that NIKE's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
To put NIKE's beta into context you can compare it against those of similar companies.
- adidas (ADS.XETRA): 0.7204
- PUMA (PUM.XETRA): 0.5778
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NIKE overview
NIKE, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, markets, and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories worldwide. The company offers NIKE brand products in six categories, including running, NIKE basketball, the Jordan brand, football, training, and sportswear. It also markets products designed for kids, as well as for other athletic and recreational uses, such as American football, baseball, cricket, golf, lacrosse, skateboarding, tennis, volleyball, walking, wrestling, and other outdoor activities; and apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos, as well as sells sports apparel. In addition, the company sells a line of performance equipment and accessories comprising bags, socks, sport balls, eyewear, timepieces, digital devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment, and other equipment for sports activities; and various plastic products to other manufacturers. Further, it provides athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories under the Jumpman trademark; casual sneakers, apparel, and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron, and Jack Purcell trademarks; and action sports and youth lifestyle apparel and accessories under the Hurley trademark. Additionally, the company licenses agreements that permit unaffiliated parties to manufacture and sell apparel, digital devices, and applications and other equipment for sports activities under NIKE-owned trademarks. It sells its products to footwear stores; sporting goods stores; athletic specialty stores; department stores; skate, tennis, and golf shops; and other retail accounts through NIKE-owned retail stores, digital platforms, independent distributors, licensees, and sales representatives. The company was formerly known as Blue Ribbon Sports, Inc. and changed its name to NIKE, Inc. in 1971. NIKE, Inc. was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.
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