Nike (NKE, $94.96) gets rating upgrade and price target hike from Goldman Sachs analyst, on China prospects
Nike got a rating boost from a Goldman Sachs analyst , on what the latter thinks is strong growth prospect in China.
Goldman Sachs analyst Alexandra Walvis upgraded the sports footwear and apparel maker’s stock to buy from neutral. Walvis also raised her price target to $112 from $95.
According to Walvis, a bottom-up analysis led the team to believe that Nike’s revenue growth in China could be in high-teens digits. Direct-to-consumer is the biggest driver, reaching 50% of the region’s revenue on the analyst’s estimates by 2023.
“Chinese activewear market will deliver double-digit growth," Walvis said. Walvis also highlighted that Chinese sportswear spend per capita was $30 in 2018, compared with the U.S.'s $350. Activewear represented 11% of total apparel and footwear spend in China in 2018, compared with 33% in the U.S.
Walvis now expects earnings per share to grow 19% for each of the next three years.
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NKE in -3.89% downward trend, declining for three consecutive days on September 10, 2026
Moving lower for three straight days is viewed as a bearish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future declines. Considering data from situations where NKE declined for three days, in 237 of 335 cases, the price declined further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 71%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 10, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on NKE as a result. In 60 of 88 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 68%.
The Aroon Indicator for NKE entered a downward trend on September 11, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 10 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a +1.70% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where NKE advanced for three days, in 152 of 275 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 55%.
NKE may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 6 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.672) is normal, around the industry mean (2.431). P/E Ratio (17.524) is within average values for comparable stocks, (36.775). NKE's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.426) is slightly higher than the industry average of (0.936). Dividend Yield (0.045) settles around the average of (0.032) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.175) is also within normal values, averaging (1.839).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 44 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 65 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. NKE’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 91 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. NKE’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 92, placing this stock worse than average.
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