Nike Shares Climb 1.48% on $570M Volume as Institutional Buyers Push Stock to 187th in Market Activity

Nike Inc. (NKE) rose 1.48% on August 6, 2025, with a trading volume of $570 million, ranking 187th in market activity. Institutional investors have recently adjusted their stakes, with Harbor Island Capital LLC acquiring 79,090 shares valued at $5.02 million, and Renaissance Technologies LLC boosting its position by 1,302.7% in the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors and Flossbach Von Storch SE also increased holdings, reflecting renewed institutional confidence in the athletic apparel giant.

Analyst activity highlights mixed but cautiously optimistic sentiment. Truist Financial cut its price target to $73 from $82, while Piper Sandler raised its target to $80 and Robert W. Baird to $88, both assigning “buy” ratings. Deutsche Bank similarly lowered its target to $71. The stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” with a consensus price target of $78.22. However, insider transactions include Chairman Mark Parker selling 110,000 shares for $7.95 million, reducing his ownership by 11.55%.

Options market activity suggests bullish positioning, with 61% of whale trades showing optimism. Large call sweeps at strike prices of $77.50 and $75.00 totaled $2.94 million and $96.6K, respectively. Put activity was concentrated below $60.00, indicating defensive hedging. The stock’s 50-day moving average stands at $68.66, with a 200-day average of $67.51, reflecting gradual upward momentum.

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