Nike Option Alert: Dec 19 $57.5 Puts at the Bid: 5000 vs 478 OI; Earnings 6/26 After Close 

Nike Option Alert: Dec 19 $57.5 Puts at the Bid: 5000 @ $4.5 vs 478 OI; Earnings 6/26 After Close Ref=$62.29

Nike Option Alert: Jan 16 $60 Puts at the Bid: 5750 vs 17786 OI; Earnings 6/26 After Close 

Nike Option Alert: Jan 16 $60 Puts at the Bid: 5750 @ $5.66 vs 17786 OI; Earnings 6/26 After Close Ref=$62.76

Nike Option Alert: Mar 20 $57.5 Calls Sweep (33) near the Ask: 439 vs 296 OI; Earnings 6/26 After Close 

Nike Option Alert: Mar 20 $57.5 Calls Sweep (33) near the Ask: 439 @ $11.85 vs 296 OI; Earnings 6/26 After Close Ref=$62.76

Nike Option Alert: Jan 16 $60 Puts at the Bid: 5000 vs 17786 OI; Earnings 6/26 After Close 

Nike Option Alert: Jan 16 $60 Puts at the Bid: 5000 @ $5.62 vs 17786 OI; Earnings 6/26 After Close Ref=$62.765

Nike Option Alert: Sep, 2026 $60 Puts at the Bid: 750 vs 19 OI; Earnings 6/26 After Close 

Nike Option Alert: Sep, 2026 $60 Puts at the Bid: 750 @ $8.0 vs 19 OI; Earnings 6/26 After Close Ref=$62.75

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Nike is the largest athletic footwear and apparel brand in the world. Key categories include basketball, running, and football (soccer). Footwear generates about two thirds of its sales. Its brands include Nike, Jordan (premium athletic footwear and clothing), and Converse (casual footwear). Nike sells products worldwide through company-owned stores, franchised stores, and third-party retailers. The firm also operates e-commerce platforms in more than 40 countries. Nearly all its production is outsourced to contract manufacturers in more than 30 countries. Nike was founded in 1964 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon.

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<li>Oppenheimer raised Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) price target from $215 to $250. Oppenheimer analyst Jason Helfstein maintained an Outperform rating. Amazon shares closed at $212.52 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Mizuho increased the price target for Array Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>) from $8 to $9. Mizuho analyst Maheep Mandloi maintained a Neutral rating. Array Technologies shares closed at $7.54 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ARRY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Deutsche Bank cut the price target for NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) from $77 to $71. Deutsche Bank analyst Krisztina Katai maintained a Buy rating. Nike shares closed at $59.51 on Wednesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NKE/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities increased Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) price target from $225 to $245. B of A Securities analyst Ruplu Bhattacharya maintained a Buy rating. Jabil shares settled at $204.66 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JBL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>DA Davidson raised NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) price target from $185 to $195. DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria maintained a Buy rating. NICE shares closed at $165.33 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NICE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Deutsche Bank analyst Krisztina Katai maintains Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $77 to $71.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kohl&#8217;s</h3>
Despite sales gains tied to in-store efforts like Sephora and Home Décor, Kohl&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) continues to face revenue declines in several segments—apparel, footwear, and legacy homes.
The analyst also flagged structural risks to Kohl's store footprint, which makes up over half of U.S. department stores. Adjusted debt/EBITDAR ended 2023 at 3.6x—that&#8217;s well above the company's ~2.5x target. Continued same-store sales pressure and margin erosion is likely pushing leverage above 4x through 2024–26, based on JPMorgan estimates.
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Boss forecasts fiscal year 2025 EPS of 56 cents and fiscal year 2026 EPS of 53 cents, both above Street estimates of 41 cents and 47 cents, respectively.
The analyst maintains an Underweight rating on the stock with a price forecast of $8, unchanged.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Vail Resorts</h3>
Boss writes that Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTN#NYSE">MTN</a>) may be approaching a turning point in revenue and earnings as FY25 winds down, helped by the return of former CEO Katz and unique growth drivers.
The analyst highlights the company&#8217;s premium resort portfolio, upfront revenue via its Epic Pass strategy, and a more resilient customer base of high-income, frequent skiers as key advantages.
Boss projects fiscal year 2025 adjusted EBITDA at $866 million and fiscal year 2026 at $908 million, both slightly above Street estimates.
The analyst keeps a Neutral rating on Vail Resorts, with a price forecast of $167.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Foot Locker</h3>
Boss notes that while Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>) has faced challenges from inconsistent same-store sales, increased promotions, and brand allocation changes—particularly with Nike, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>)—Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) aims to revamp the business through its $2.4 billion acquisition.
The deal is intended to create a larger global retail sports platform, strengthen brand partnerships, enhance omni-channel capabilities, and unlock synergies.
Boss models fiscal year 2025 EPS for Foot Locker at $1.10, ahead of the Street's $1.00, and projects fiscal year 2026 EPS to rise to $1.65.
The analyst reiterated the Neutral rating on the stock, with a price forecast of $24.
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The wait for a turnaround in Nike Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) business is not over, as analysts expect trends to remain challenging <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/apparel">in the near term</a>.
The Nike Analyst: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5846ee56ee7bf6000154d12e/tom-nikic">Analyst Tom Nikic</a> maintained a Buy rating, while reducing the price target from $75 to $66.
The Nike Thesis: While there is modest upside to the company's fourth-quarter earnings, it is due to conservative guidance, Nikic said in the note.
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Street expectations for Nike's performance in fiscal 2026 appear "too high," he added.
Tariffs could lower the company's gross margin by 200-250 basis points, translating to a negative impact of 50 cents per share to earnings, the analyst stated.
"While we believe that last year&#8217;s change in leadership will eventually lead to brighter days for Nike, the company still has a lot of work to do to reignite brand heat and clean up the marketplace," he further wrote.
NKE Price Action: Shares of Nike had risen by 0.53% to $60.32 at the time of publication on Wednesday.
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Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih maintains Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $60 to $53.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Nike, Lowers Price Target to $53

Needham analyst Tom Nikic maintains Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $75 to $66.

Needham Maintains Buy on Nike, Lowers Price Target to $66

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in NKE usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Nike. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 25% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $235,945, and 4 are calls, amounting to $1,550,560.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $40.0 and $90.0 for Nike, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Nike's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Nike's significant trades, within a strike price range of $40.0 to $90.0, over the past month.
<h3>Nike 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750172471_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<thead>
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$1.2M</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$173.9K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>426</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$109.7K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$86.8K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$28.6</td>
<td>$25.25</td>
<td>$26.29</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$65.7K</td>
<td>474</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Nike</h3>
Nike is the largest athletic footwear and apparel brand in the world. Key categories include basketball, running, and football (soccer). Footwear generates about two thirds of its sales. Its brands include Nike, Jordan (premium athletic footwear and clothing), and Converse (casual footwear). Nike sells products worldwide through company-owned stores, franchised stores, and third-party retailers. The firm also operates e-commerce platforms in more than 40 countries. Nearly all its production is outsourced to contract manufacturers in more than 30 countries. Nike was founded in 1964 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon.
In light of the recent options history for Nike, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Nike's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,712,422, the price of NKE is down by -1.49%, reaching $60.98.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 9 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Nike</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $65.33.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Sector Perform rating on Nike with a target price of $65. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Nike with a target price of $61. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Market Perform rating for Nike, targeting a price of $70. 
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What the Options Market Tells Us About Nike

Morgan Stanley analyst Alex Straton maintains Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $70 to $61.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Nike, Lowers Price Target to $61

Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) underwent analysis by 24 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $71.08, a high estimate of $99.00, and a low estimate of $55.00. A decline of 9.65% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750161672_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The perception of Nike by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cristina Fernandez</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Piral Dadhania</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ike Boruchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrienne Yih</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cristina Fernandez</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ike Boruchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lorraine Hutchinson</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brooke Roach</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sam Poser</td>
<td>Williams Trading</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anna Andreeva</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Duffy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Duffy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Straton</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Piral Dadhania</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jay Sole</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Siegel</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Civello</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ike Boruchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Komp</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cristina Fernandez</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Nikic</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Nike. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Nike compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Nike's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Nike's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NKE/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Nike analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Nike</h2>
Nike is the largest athletic footwear and apparel brand in the world. Key categories include basketball, running, and football (soccer). Footwear generates about two thirds of its sales. Its brands include Nike, Jordan (premium athletic footwear and clothing), and Converse (casual footwear). Nike sells products worldwide through company-owned stores, franchised stores, and third-party retailers. The firm also operates e-commerce platforms in more than 40 countries. Nearly all its production is outsourced to contract manufacturers in more than 30 countries. Nike was founded in 1964 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon.
<h3>Breaking Down Nike's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Challenges: Nike's revenue growth over 3M faced difficulties. As of 28 February, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -9.33%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Nike's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 7.05% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Nike's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 5.66%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Nike's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.1%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.85, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Nike Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (24 Ratings)

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Cristina Fernandez maintains Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) with a Market Perform and maintains $70 price target.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Market Perform on Nike, Maintains $70 Price Target

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Nike.
Looking at options history for Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) we detected 21 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 52% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 42% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 11 are puts, for a total amount of $992,546 and 10, calls, for a total amount of $469,842.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $55.0 to $90.0 for Nike over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Nike options trades today is 4548.11 with a total volume of 5,412.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Nike's big money trades within a strike price range of $55.0 to $90.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Nike 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749841378_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$18.1</td>
<td>$17.95</td>
<td>$18.1</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$438.0K</td>
<td>175</td>
<td>277</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$1.13</td>
<td>$1.08</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$158.7K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/18/26</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.15</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$105.7K</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$1.97</td>
<td>$1.91</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$68.2K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>512</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Nike</h3>
Nike is the largest athletic footwear and apparel brand in the world. Key categories include basketball, running, and football (soccer). Footwear generates about two thirds of its sales. Its brands include Nike, Jordan (premium athletic footwear and clothing), and Converse (casual footwear). Nike sells products worldwide through company-owned stores, franchised stores, and third-party retailers. The firm also operates e-commerce platforms in more than 40 countries. Nearly all its production is outsourced to contract manufacturers in more than 30 countries. Nike was founded in 1964 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Nike, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Nike's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 7,724,252, the price of NKE is down by -2.45%, reaching $61.26.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 13 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Nike</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $65.0.
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on NKE Options

BofA Securities analyst Lorraine Hutchinson reiterated the Buy rating on Nike, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>)<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NKE/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> with a price forecast of $80.</a>
After the closing bell, the company will release its fourth quarter fiscal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45682813/nike-inc-announces-fourth-quarter-fiscal-2025-earnings-and-conference-call" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025 financial results on June 26.</a>
Hutchinson writes that the fourth quarter marked Nike&#8217;s &#8220;peak&#8221; of sales and margin pressure, as the company aggressively cleared excess inventory without enough new product innovation to compensate.
The analyst maintains a fourth quarter EPS estimate of 12 cents, in line with consensus, but sees the outlook for fiscal 2026 as the more critical focus of the upcoming earnings call.
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Following recent discussions with CEO Elliott Hill, the analyst highlights growing retailer enthusiasm for Nike&#8217;s Spring &#8217;26 innovation pipeline.
The wholesale landscape remains fluid and not all partners are thriving. But Hutchinson stresses that Nike is positioned to navigate these challenges.
The company can deepen newer retail relationships and reclaim shelf space as competitors scale back their presence, she says.
Nike is expected to outline both the mitigated and unmitigated impact of current tariffs. However, it&#8217;s uncertain what level of forward guidance the company will offer beyond the first quarter.
Hutchinson notes that Nike&#8217;s move to quarterly guidance highlights ongoing visibility challenges. With a new fiscal year starting, he writes that management must clarify when aged inventory will be cleared in wholesale and DTC, and when a sales rebound is likely.
The analyst maintains the Buy rating, seeing the potential for sales to rebound in the first half of fiscal 2026 as inventory normalizes and product innovation gains traction.
Hutchinson further writes that Nike is well-equipped to manage the current tariff environment, thanks to its strong negotiating leverage with both vendors and retailers, as well as its pricing power.
The analyst points out that Nike has already implemented targeted price hikes, including $5–$10 increases on footwear priced over $100 and some modest increases across adult apparel and equipment.
Hutchinson adds that Nike&#8217;s decision to leave kids&#8217; products and footwear under $100 untouched was a smart move, positioning the brand to maintain accessibility.
The analyst sees Nike&#8217;s broad pricing structure and scale as advantages if consumer spending begins to tighten.
This apart, Hutchinson sees early signs of stabilization in Nike&#8217;s wholesale business, noting that Fall &#8217;25 order books outside China are only modestly lower, with weakness in classic footwear being nearly offset by strength in performance categories.
Hutchinson has lowered his FY26 EPS estimate to $1.80 from $2.00 due to foreign exchange adjustments and reduced expectations for China, while keeping his FY27 estimate steady at $3.00.
Price Action: NKE shares are trading lower by 1.50% to $61.86 at last check Friday.
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BofA Bets On Nike Rebound, Says Q4 Pain Could Lead To 2026 Gain

Nike's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 18.52% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 39.38 million shares sold short, which is 4.18% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.73 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Nike Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749736854_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Nike has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Nike's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Nike's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.90%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Looking Into Nike's Recent Short Interest

Even as May&#8217;s inflation print was better-than-expected, it snapped a four-month falling streak and rose slightly, hinting that firms absorbed some tariff-induced price hikes.
What Happened: &#8220;Surprisingly, new and used vehicle prices declined in May, despite many expecting an increase in prices from tariffs,&#8221; said the chief economist at LPL Financial, Jeffrey Roach.
According to him, prices for apparel and autos, &#8220;both highly sensitive to trade conditions, declined in May.&#8221; Apparel prices also declined in April, indicating that these companies likely &#8220;absorbed tariff costs.&#8221;
&#8220;But don't expect that to continue,&#8221; he added.
Comerica Wealth Management&#8217;s CIO, Eric Teal, reiterated Roach&#8217;s point and explained that tariffs have not yet shown up in consumer prices. &#8220;But a lot depends on the absorption rate of U.S. companies and foreign suppliers.&#8221;
Teal believed that the majority of the tariffs would eventually get passed to the consumer, &#8220;but companies are cautious at this juncture about passing along the price increase.&#8221;
Similarly, the chief economist at Comerica Bank, Bill Adams, said, &#8220;CPI cool in May, but price increases are still likely to accelerate in the second half of the year.&#8221;
Here&#8217;s how automotive and apparel companies have performed in 2025 under the tariff pressures and fear of price increases.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Automobile Stocks</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>-13.93%</td>
<td>84.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>)</td>
<td>-5.44%</td>
<td>-11.20%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)</td>
<td>-2.92%</td>
<td>2.07%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Honda Motor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>)</td>
<td>2.50%</td>
<td>-10.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>)</td>
<td>10.47%</td>
<td>-11.75%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>)</td>
<td>22.40%</td>
<td>54.98%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Apparel Stocks</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Urban Outfitters Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>)</td>
<td>21.80%</td>
<td>58.49%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Citi Trends Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRN#NASDAQ">CTRN</a>)</td>
<td>28.29%</td>
<td>51.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stitch Fix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFIX#NASDAQ">SFIX</a>)</td>
<td>-1.95%</td>
<td>14.57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carter&#8217;s Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRI#NYSE">CRI</a>)</td>
<td>-40.07%</td>
<td>-50.35%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>)</td>
<td>-40.98%</td>
<td>-51.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>)</td>
<td>-14.33%</td>
<td>-32.63%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Skechers USA Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>)</td>
<td>-7.00%</td>
<td>-16.00%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>)</td>
<td>-32.24%</td>
<td>-18.57%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Why It Matters: Contrary to the aforementioned views, the CIO at Northlight Asset Management, Chris Zaccarelli, believed that lower-than-expected numbers across the board and a trade deal with China that was agreed to in London would help &#8220;the narrative around tariff-induced inflation should subside.&#8221;
However, &#8220;we are still cautious, but many of the risks that were present in early April appear to be receding at this time,&#8221; Zaccarelli added.
On the other hand, Jamie Cox also believed that the disinflation trend should be intact in the coming months. &#8220;Shelter and energy are going to keep the disinflation trend intact &#8211; prices are moving down in two of the largest categories, so investors should expect further declines in inflation in the coming months,&#8221; he said.
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.29% at $601.36, while the QQQ declined 0.34% to $532.41, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
The futures of the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 indices fell on Thursday.
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Automotive And Apparel Companies 'Absorbed Tariff Costs' Amid Better Than Expected May CPI Print: 'But Don't Expect That To Continue,' Says Expert

Truist Securities analyst Joseph Civello reiterated the Hold rating on Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASO#NASDAQ">ASO</a>), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ASO/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">raising the price forecast from $45 to $47</a>.
The Hold rating reflects a conflict between the company&#8217;s successful business transformation and the persistent macroeconomic pressures on its key middle-income demographic.
While the analyst praised the operational improvements since 2019, he remained cautious that the challenging economic climate will continue to suppress consumer demand longer than broadly forecasted.
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The company reported quarterly adjusted earnings per share of 76 cents, missing the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/45867411/academy-sports-touts-china-diversification-while-widening-guidance-on-tariff-risks" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of 90 cents</a>. Net sales of $1.35 billion missed the Street view of $1.37 billion.
First-quarter sales for the company experienced a slight decline of 0.9%, with comparable sales falling by 3.7%.
Civello noted that while Academy Sports&#8217; expanded Nike, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) and new Jordan collections are exceeding expectations and trade-down trends are gaining traction, overall traffic fell mid-single digits in the first quarter and May comps declined low-single digits due to a volatile macro environment.
The analyst added that although Academy Sports has navigated tariff pressures effectively so far, he remains cautious on the second half as tariffs may increasingly impact its core middle-income shoppers.
Civello views Academy Sports as a leading sporting goods retailer for middle-income consumers, noting it has significantly improved its shopping experience and operations since 2019.
However, he pointed out that demand from its core customer base has come under pressure due to ongoing macro volatility, and he remains cautious that these headwinds could last longer than currently expected by the market.
The analyst projects the company to report FY25 earnings per share of $6.00. Civello lowered FY26 earnings estimate to $6.60 from $6.80.
Price Action: ASO shares are trading higher by 3.43% to $46.12 at last check Wednesday.
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Academy Sports Sees Execution Strength And Nike Momentum, But Analyst Warns Of Prolonged Demand Weakness

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>24.4K</td>
<td>118.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$110.6K</td>
<td>548</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$107.9K</td>
<td>13.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$188.9K</td>
<td>14.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>625</td>
<td>619</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>342</td>
<td>444</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$34.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>335</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$96.0K</td>
<td>583</td>
<td>320</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BWA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$52.6K</td>
<td>896</td>
<td>311</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$5120.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>268</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on June 13, 2025. This event was a transfer of 27 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $930.0 per contract. There were 24416 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 118921 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on June 13, 2025. This event was a transfer of 450 contract(s) at a $215.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.6K, with a price of $245.0 per contract. There were 548 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1580 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VSCO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSCO#NYSE">VSCO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 490 contract(s) at a $21.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $107.9K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 13123 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1428 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 677 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $188.9K, with a price of $279.0 per contract. There were 14436 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1303 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on June 13, 2025. Parties traded 218 contract(s) at a $101.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.4K, with a price of $126.0 per contract. There were 625 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 619 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on June 27, 2025. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.0K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 342 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 444 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 101 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 330 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.3K, with a price of $104.0 per contract. There were 1273 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 335 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 220 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.0K, with a price of $1920.0 per contract. There were 583 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 320 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BWA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWA#NYSE">BWA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 129 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 239 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.6K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 896 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 311 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on June 13, 2025. Parties traded 1 contract(s) at a $5120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $33559.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 268 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is taking flak for buying several stocks just before President Donald Trump's April 9 announcement of a 90-day tariff pause for non-retaliating countries, which sparked a market rally.
According to required <a href="https://disclosures-clerk.house.gov/public_disc/ptr-pdfs/2025/20029138.pdf">public disclosures</a>, Greene bought stocks <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/us/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-bought-stock-trump-tariffs-pause.html">worth</a> roughly $21,000 and $315,000 on April 8 and April 9. She also sold between $50,000 and $100,0000 in Treasury bills at the time.
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Greene's net worth has reportedly increased from $700,000 before she joined Congress to approximately $22 million today, according to multiple media outlets. This rise is notable considering the <a href="https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/RL30064#:~:text=The%20compensation%20for%20most%20Senators,from%20Puerto%20Rico%20is%20%24174%2C000.">salary</a> of a congressional member is $174,000. According to stock trading data platform <a href="https://www.quiverquant.com/congresstrading/politician/Marjorie%20Taylor%20Greene-G000596/net-worth">Quiver Quantitative</a>, Greene has executed 450 stock trades since 2021, the year she joined the House.
Let's take a look at some of the notable stocks she was buying before Trump's announcement of a 90-day pause on tariffs last month.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla</h2>
Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) was among the important companies Greene was piling into before Trump announced a 90-day pause on his reciprocal tariffs last month. She bought Tesla shares worth between $1,000 to $15,000 on April 8, according to public disclosures. The stock has gained about 24% over the past month.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nvidia</h2>
Greene bought Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares worth up to $15,000 on April 9, according to her public disclosures. The stock has gained about 23% since then. Bank of America recently <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4447877-nvidia-amd-top-beneficiaries-from-saudi-deals-but-broadcom-and-marvell-will-benefit-bofa#source=section%3Asummary%7Csection_asset%3Anews_news%7Cfirst_level_url%3Asymbol%7Cbutton%3ATitle%7Clock_status%3ANo%7Cline%3A15">raised</a> its price target for the chipmaker to $160 from $150, calling the company a "top beneficiary" of AI deals recently signed between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Palantir</h2>
Palantir (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) shares are up 44% since April 9, when Greene bought the company's shares worth between $1,000 to $15,000. Last month, Bank of America <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4446480-palantir-in-focus-as-bofa-sets-new-wall-street-high-price-target">raised</a> its price target for Palantir to $150 from $125, citing the company's "bespoke" AI products.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Amazon&nbsp;</h2>
Greene bought Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) shares on April 8, according to her public disclosures. The next day, the stock jumped 12% amid a broader market rally following Trump's announcement of a 90-day pause on tariffs. Amazon shares are up 11% over the past 30 days.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Apple</h2>
Greene bought up to $15,000 worth of Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares on April 9, her public filings show. The stock is up 2.2% since then. The company has been at the forefront of the US-China tariff war since most of its iPhones are manufactured in the Asian country.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nike</h2>
Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) was among the major companies most affected by Trump's <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/regulating-imports-with-a-reciprocal-tariff-to-rectify-trade-practices-that-contribute-to-large-and-persistent-annual-united-states-goods-trade-deficits/">announcement</a> of reciprocal tariffs on April 2. However, the stock rose on April 9 after Trump <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/modifying-reciprocal-tariff-rates-to-reflect-trading-partner-retaliation-and-alignment/">announced</a> a 90-day pause on duties against non-retalating countries, including Vietnam, which accounts for about 50% of the company's footwear manufacturing.&nbsp;
Greene bought Nike shares worth up to $15,000 on April 8, according to her disclosures.
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Corporate America is experiencing a surge in layoffs as companies respond to economic pressures from President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff policies and artificial intelligence adoption reshaping workforce needs.
What Happened: Procter &amp; Gamble Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) revealed Thursday it will eliminate 7,000 jobs over two years, representing 15% of its non-manufacturing workforce, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/05/corporate-layoffs-companies-making-job-cuts.html">reported</a> CNBC. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) cut 6,000 positions globally in May, followed by an additional<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45738506/microsoft-fires-hundreds-more-workers-amid-ai-fueled-growth-calls-it-positioning-the-company-for-success"> 300 layoffs this week</a>, totaling approximately 3% of its workforce.
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) reduced 1,500 positions across technology and e-commerce divisions, while The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) cut several hundred employees worldwide from film and television units. Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) announced 3,500 job cuts in China, primarily affecting IT services.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45807611/amazon-cuts-jobs-in-kindle-goodreads-divisions-terms-it-a-difficult-decision">eliminated about 100 positions in its Kindle</a> and Goodreads divisions, adding to previous cuts across devices and services units. Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) reduced technology division staff, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45512822/nike-announces-layoffs-in-tech-division-shifts-focus-to-third-party-vendors">shifting work to third-party vendors. </a> See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45808926/robinhood-says-overnight-trading-spiked-after-trumps-tariff-surprise-retail-came-to-the-rescue">Robinhood Says Overnight Trading Spiked After Trump&#8217;s Tariff Surprise: &#8216;Retail Came To The Rescue&#8217;</a> Why It Matters: Companies are implementing cost-cutting measures against the backdrop of President Trump&#8217;s tariff policies, with several firms citing artificial intelligence as a factor in workforce decisions. Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski told CNBC in May that the fintech company reduced headcount by 40%, partly due to AI investments.
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Walmart, Microsoft, Disney Slash Jobs As Trump Tariffs, AI Push Corporate America Into Layoff Mode

On Thursday, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) cut jobs in its books division, including roles at Goodreads and Kindle.
What Happened: The company said that fewer than 100 employees were impacted by the layoffs, reported Reuters.
An Amazon spokesperson explained, "As part of our ongoing work to make our teams and programs operate more efficiently, and to better align with our business roadmap, we've made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles within the Books organization."
Amazon has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43352019/amazon-cuts-more-jobs-in-cost-saving-push-report">implementing job cuts gradually</a>, with recent reductions affecting its devices and services division, the Wondery podcast unit and employees in its stores and communications teams.
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The e-commerce giant also added approximately 4,000 jobs in the first quarter of this year compared to the fourth quarter of last year, the report noted, citing a disclosure made last month.
Why It's Important: Last month, sportswear giant Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45512822/nike-announces-layoffs-in-tech-division-shifts-focus-to-third-party-vendors">announced plans to cut jobs</a> within its technology division, choosing instead to outsource portions of the work to third-party vendors.
On Monday, more than 300 Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) employees were reportedly informed that their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45738506/microsoft-fires-hundreds-more-workers-amid-ai-fueled-growth-calls-it-positioning-the-company-for-success">positions had been eliminated</a>, adding to the approximately 6,000 job cuts the company announced last month.
Price Action: Amazon shares climbed 0.32% during Thursday&#8217;s regular trading session and saw a further gain of 0.048% in after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings indicate that Amazon maintains a positive price trend across short, medium and long-term periods. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">You can view more in-depth metrics here</a>.
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