They report Thursday. The street expects a big number from their US business, but there are fears over a Chinese boycott. China is a big market for Nike. He sold this a long time ago. If Nike makes their numbers, they will be rewarded with price target boosts.
It went through the meat-grinder this week based that its human rights stance could triggers a boycott (https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/25/business/hm-nike-xinjiang-cotton-boycott-intl-hnk/index.html). Today, Nike saw an upgrade. But China is a huge market for Nike, so Nike is at risk if Beijing starts cracking down on companies criticism, even mild, against the Chinese government. It's possible that US-China relations may not improve under Biden, but we'll see.
Last night's quarterly report was mixed, but their problem is a container shortage and shipping congestion. All else is fine with Nike. Definitely, buy on this dip.
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks This powerful brand thrived during 2020’s lockdowns driven by strong e-commerce sales and ongoing support from loyal Chinese consumers. In its last-reported quarter,revenues from China soared 24% compared to only 1% in the U.S . In that period, online sales rocketed 84%. In fact, last fall Nike reached its e-commerce goals three years ahead of schedule. Read 3 Overdone and Oversold Stocks for our full analysis.
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'ReillyNKE has clearly benefited from the pandemic, trading up to 78x earnings. However with EPS expected to be up over 25% next year and to average over 34% annually over the next five, its forward PE looks like a more reasonable 35x earnings. It pays a smallish dividend, backed by a sustainable 55% payout ratio. HSBC just upgraded the company to a buy last week, citing the company is now realizing its strategy of achieving both higher margins and growing market share. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $110, looking to achieve $164 -- upside potential of 20%. Yield 0.74% (Analysts’ price target is $163.68)
(A Top Pick Feb 27/20, Up 58%) He took profits because of valuation. Future growth depends on China and EM. That's where the valuation going forward gets foggy. Excellent brand.
A past pick from summer 2020 when we started turning the corner on the pandemic The stock is now pricey, but Nike keeps shooting the lights out with super digital sales growth. Well-run. They sell directly to consumer and cut out the middleman. Stick with this.
Buy or watch stocks like this when markets pull back suddenly like they did today--and swung up. Nike popped 3.27% today after reporting a super quarter Friday, including amazing digital sales, strong numbers in China, and 7 billion brand impressions in social media. Also have launched a new app, SNKRS, that sells the latest special-edition shoes.
Pro-China trade will return if Biden wins the presidency. Pro-China trade will return if Biden wins the presidency. Nike already thrives in China where sales led their recent blow-out quarter. Further, China has Covid under control with contact tracing and everyone wearing masks, so their economy is roaring. Nike is pricey now, but he targets upside to $135.
Made a new high today. Delivered an amazing report in the middle of a pandemic. It beat sales estimates which were worried about sales in China. He's been a fan of Nike for a long time. Nike is all about digital, direct-to-consumer which boasts much higher margins than involving a middle man. Nike will do well with or without a Covid vaccine. They keep investing in digital sales. Another tailwind: hiking is popular now, since people can't take vacations, and Nike sells sneakers. The only concern is supply constraint, because demand is outstripping supply. Despite today's 9% pop, it's still a buy.
Nike is killing it with sales around the world with a fine direct-to-consumer business. Estimates for Nike have been rising in recent weeks, though some caution that that is now reflected in the rising stock price. However, the sell-off this week has created a terrific buying opportunity.
They're moving towards direct-to-consumer like Nike branded stores and through e-commerce which will increase their margins. This cuts out the middle man, like department stores. Their online presence is already good. The lines at malls at their stores are always long. This should be a great stock for the coming decade. (Analysts’ price target is $109.36)
Nike Inc is a American stock, trading under the symbol NKE (previously NKE-N on Stockchase) on the New York Stock Exchange (NKE). It is usually referred to as NYSE:NKE or NKE