A Closer Look at Nike, Inc (NKE)’s Operating Margin

Nike, Inc [NKE] stock prices are up 2.77% to $58.62 at the moment. Until recently, the best way to gauge how the stock has performed was to look at its short-term value. The NKE shares have gain 3.94% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 5.41%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.

From an analyst’s perspective:

Nike, Inc [NYSE: NKE] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on May 06, 2025, when Telsey Advisory Group reiterated its Market Perform rating and also revised its price target to $70 from $80. Previously, Wells Fargo downgraded its rating to Equal Weight on April 30, 2025, and kept the price target unchanged to $55. On April 15, 2025, Berenberg initiated with a Hold rating and assigned a price target of $58 on the stock. Needham reiterated its Buy rating and decreased its price target to $75 on March 21, 2025. China Renaissance initiated its recommendation with a Hold. Jefferies upgraded its rating to Buy for this stock on February 24, 2025, and upped its price target to $115. In a note dated February 07, 2025, Citigroup downgraded an Neutral rating on this stock and revised its target price from $102 to $72.

The stock price of Nike, Inc [NKE] has been fluctuating between $52.28 and $98.04 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $80 within the next 12 months. Nike, Inc [NYSE: NKE] shares were valued at $58.62 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 36.47% based on the average NKE price forecast.

Analyzing the NKE fundamentals

The Nike, Inc [NYSE:NKE] reported sales of 47.91B for trailing twelve months, representing a drop of -9.20%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.44% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.1%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.11%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.09%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.12, Equity is 0.32 and Total Capital is 0.19. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.85.

Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 57.85 points at the first support level, and at 57.08 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 59.10, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 59.58.

Ratios To Look Out For

It’s worth pointing out that Nike, Inc [NYSE:NKE]’s Current Ratio is 2.19. As well, the Quick Ratio is 1.52, while the Cash Ratio is 0.77. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 1.81, the price to book ratio is 6.18 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 19.50.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved Nielsen Johanna, VP: CORP CONTROLLER, that happened on Apr 24 ’25 when 138.0 shares were sold. Officer, Nielsen Johanna completed a deal on Apr 24 ’25 to buy 138.0 shares. Meanwhile, Director SWAN ROBERT HOLMES bought 8600.0 shares on Apr 04 ’25.

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