Statistical facts about Nike
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2 min readMar 22, 2023
- Nike is a publicly traded company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “NKE.”
- As of the end of trading on March 21, 2023, Nike’s market capitalization was approximately $247 billion.
- Nike’s stock price has generally trended upwards over the past decade, with some volatility along the way. As of March 21, 2023, the stock was trading at around $166 per share.
- Nike has consistently paid dividends to its shareholders since 1984. The company currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.315 per share, which translates to an annual yield of approximately 0.76%.
- Nike has a relatively low price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio compared to some other companies in the consumer goods sector. As of March 21, 2023, the P/E ratio for Nike was approximately 36.4.
- Nike has a relatively high earnings per share (EPS) compared to some other companies in the consumer goods sector. As of March 21, 2023, the EPS for Nike was $4.57.
- Institutional investors own a significant portion of Nike’s stock. According to the company’s most recent proxy statement, as of September 30, 2022, institutional investors owned approximately 86% of the outstanding shares of Nike’s common stock.
- Nike has faced controversy over the years, including accusations of using sweatshops to manufacture its products and allegations of inappropriate behavior by executives.
- In recent years, Nike has taken a stand on social and political issues, including supporting Colin Kaepernick’s protests against police brutality and partnering with the LGBTQ+ community.
- Nike’s headquarters is located in Beaverton, Oregon, and the company has locations and stores around the world.
