Nike Stock News

Nike (NKE 0.04%) is the leader in the global apparel and shoe market, with a 16.4% share in sportswear, according to Euromonitor. It's a household name that most investors have not only heard of but are likely customers of as well.

Bill Ackman is one of the must-watch investors of the 21st century. Ackman was an activist short seller for most of his career, but in recent years, he has transitioned to more of a long-only investor.

Nike (NKE 0.04%) reported its fiscal 2025's second-quarter results on Dec. 19, beating top- and bottom-line estimates (although expectations were very low). However, the stock fell slightly on Dec. 20 despite a 1.1% gain in the S&P 500 as investors digested Nike's guidance and the timeline of its recovery.

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) has had a turbulent 2024 but the coming year is unlikely to be particularly kind to the world's largest sportswear brand either, according to Wall Street analysts.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is chock-full of industry-leading blue chip stocks -- many of which pay dividends. But the Dow tends to underperform the S&P 500 during growth-driven rallies when investors pile into companies based on their potential.

Nike is the world's largest sportswear brand but the company has struggled this year. Can Nike's new CEO Elliot Hill turn things around for the company?

Nike (NKE -0.23%) shares were running on a treadmill after the athletic apparel company reported its fiscal second-quarter results last week. While the company was able to top estimates, its new CEO indicated that a turnaround is going to take some time.

Nike (NKE -0.23%) has been through the wringer lately.