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Morgan Stanley highlights risks for Nike stock, lowers target to reflect challenges

EditorAhmed Abdulazez Abdulkadir
Published 13/12/2024, 18:28
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Despite the anticipated lackluster second-quarter results, the market seems to have already accounted for this. The stock has declined nearly 27% year-to-date, significantly underperforming the broader market.

Based on comprehensive analysis from InvestingPro, which offers 12 additional key insights about Nike (NYSE:NKE)'s valuation and prospects, the stock currently appears undervalued relative to its Fair Value. The analyst notes that Nike's stock has seemingly reached a valuation floor as the market waits for further strategic updates from Nike's new CEO, Elliott Hill.

Despite the anticipated lackluster second-quarter results, the market seems to have already accounted for this. The stock has declined nearly 27% year-to-date, significantly underperforming the broader market.

Based on comprehensive analysis from InvestingPro, which offers 12 additional key insights about Nike's valuation and prospects, the stock currently appears undervalued relative to its Fair Value. The analyst notes that Nike's stock has seemingly reached a valuation floor as the market waits for further strategic updates from Nike's new CEO, Elliott Hill.

Despite the anticipated lackluster second-quarter results, the market seems to have already accounted for this. The stock has declined nearly 27% year-to-date, significantly underperforming the broader market. Based on comprehensive analysis from InvestingPro, which offers 12 additional key insights about Nike's valuation and prospects, the stock currently appears undervalued relative to its Fair Value. The analyst notes that Nike's stock has seemingly reached a valuation floor as the market waits for further strategic updates from Nike's new CEO, Elliott Hill.

The commentary from CEO Elliott Hill is expected to be a key driver for the stock's near-term movements, potentially more so than the company's fundamentals. While Nike's forward-looking strategy is considered outstanding, there is little evidence of a turnaround in fundamentals.

However, the new CEO's influence is expected to keep the stock mostly range-bound. This outlook has led Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) to maintain its Equalweight rating and set a revised price target of $80.00.

In other recent news, Nike has seen a series of significant developments.

The company reported a decrease in revenue over the last year to $50.01 billion. Despite this, Nike announced a 10-year extension of its partnership with the National Football League, aiming to expand football's global reach and enhance player safety.

In the realm of financial analysis, Citi reiterated its Buy rating on Nike, maintaining a $102.00 price target, and expects Nike's second quarter 2025 earnings per share to be at $0.58. On the other hand, Stifel maintained a Hold rating on Nike shares, with a steady price target of $79.00.

Baird continues to back Nike, maintaining an Outperform rating with a price target of $110.00, despite acknowledging current challenges. They anticipate a robust recovery by fiscal year 2026. Furthermore, Nike has seen a leadership transition with the appointment of Treasure Heinle as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Additionally, the company announced an 8% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, marking the 23rd consecutive year of such increases.

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