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.
NKE in downward trend: 10-day moving average broke below 50-day moving average on June 25, 2026
The 10-day moving average for NKE crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on June 25, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 54 cases where NKE's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 17, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on NKE as a result. In 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 .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where NKE declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for NKE entered a downward trend on July 07, 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 Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for NKE just turned positive on July 06, 2026. Looking at past instances where NKE's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 42 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
NKE moved above its 50-day moving average on July 16, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where NKE advanced for three days, in of 287 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
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 (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 (4.367) is normal, around the industry mean (2.750). P/E Ratio (20.838) is within average values for comparable stocks, (47.128). NKE's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.677) is slightly higher than the industry average of (1.251). Dividend Yield (0.037) settles around the average of (0.032) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.397) is also within normal values, averaging (1.816).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (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 (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 (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 (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 90, placing this stock worse than average.
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