Barclays Rates NIKE (NKE) buy, $52 Price Target

Analyst Adrienne Yih maintains a buy rating with a $52 target for NIKE, a 26.67% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jul 1, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT · Updated Jul 1, 2026, 3:01 PM EDT

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Barclays rated NIKE, Inc. ($NKE) "buy" with a $52 price target on July 1, 2026.

Since the rating, $NKE is down 0.4% after 1 week, down 3.1% after 1 month and down 12.9% to date (from the $42.61 close on Jul 1, 2026).

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Key Points

Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih reiterated a buy rating on NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) with a $52 price target as of July 1, 2026.
Barclays's $52 price target implies 26.67% upside from NIKE, Inc.'s ($NKE) current $41.05 share price.
Shares of NIKE traded at $41.05 on Wednesday, with a market cap of around $60.79 billion and a P/E ratio of 19.5.
Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 77.37 million shares valued at about $4.09 billion.

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Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih has reiterated a buy rating on NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), setting a price target of $52. This update came on July 1, 2026, as part of a series of analyst actions on the stock, which traded at $41.05 on Wednesday.

Analyst rating track record

Barclays vs. the S&P 500

YTD return +31.58% hypothetical

All-time return +50.04% S&P 500 +41.34%

vs. S&P 500 +8.70% ahead of the index

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Other Institutional Activity in NIKE, Inc.

Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position in NIKE, acquiring 77.37 million shares valued at approximately $4.09 billion. Meanwhile, BlackRock, Inc. trimmed its holdings by 357,595 shares, bringing its total to 91.8 million shares worth about $4.85 billion. State Street Corp increased its position slightly by 230,755 shares, now holding 59.5 million shares valued at $3.17 billion. Capital World Investors added 1.41 million shares, ending with 50.5 million shares valued at $2.67 billion. Wellington Management Group LLP boosted its stake by 6.58 million shares, reaching 38.35 million shares worth $2.03 billion.

NIKE, Inc. Stock Up 16.3%

Shares of NYSE:NKE traded near $41.05 on Wednesday. NIKE, Inc. has a market cap of approximately $60.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.5, and a forward P/E of 17.5. The stock has a beta of 1.116, with a 52-week low of $40.00 and a high of $80.17. Its 50-day moving average is $44.05, while the 200-day moving average is $57.78. The company maintains a current ratio of 2.139 and a quick ratio of 1.239, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 79.333.

12-month forecast

$NKE price target

NIKE, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $52 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

In its latest earnings report, NIKE, Inc. posted revenue of $46.52 billion, with a slight year-over-year growth of 0.1%. The company's net margin stood at 4.84%, and it reported an EPS of $2.10. Return on equity was 16.02%. Investors can look forward to the next earnings release scheduled for June 30, 2026.

Dividend

NIKE offers an annual dividend rate of $1.64, yielding 4.0% with a payout ratio of 77.6%. This provides a steady income stream for investors alongside potential capital appreciation.

Insider Buying and Selling at NIKE, Inc.

Recent insider activity at NIKE includes sales by Philip McCartney, EVP and Chief Innovation, Product & Design Officer, who sold 17,398 shares on June 12, 2026, under a planned sale. Venkatesh Alagirisamy, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, sold 9,853 shares on June 10, 2026. On the same day, Philip McCartney sold an additional 9,836 shares. Earlier, on April 13, 2026, Elliott Hill, President & CEO, purchased 23,660 shares at $42.27.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On July 1, 2026, Barclays maintained its buy rating with a $52 price target on NIKE. Other analysts, such as Stifel and Piper Sandler, maintained hold ratings with targets of $45. B of A Securities also maintained a hold rating with a $47 target. The consensus rating for NIKE remains a buy, with an average target price of $55.22 from 33 analysts.

About NIKE, Inc.

NIKE, Inc. is a global leader in the design, development, marketing, and sale of athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, the company operates worldwide, offering products under various brands, including NIKE, Jordan, and Converse. With a workforce of 77,800 employees, NIKE focuses on delivering innovative products and experiences to athletes and consumers.

Bottom Line

Barclays' reaffirmation of a buy rating for NIKE reflects continued confidence in the company's prospects. Investors often track such analyst updates closely, as they can provide insights into potential stock movements. Remember, analyst ratings and price targets are based on past data and projections and should not be taken as current investment advice.