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Tim Cook’s $3 Million Nike Buy Lifts Shares After SEC Disclosure

Cook’s first open‑market purchase as Nike’s lead independent director signals confidence in a turnaround facing tariff costs and China softness.

Overview

  • A Form 4 shows Cook bought 50,000 Nike shares at an average $58.97 for about $2.95 million, taking his holdings to roughly 105,480 shares.
  • Nike shares rose about 4% to 5% on Wednesday after the filings were reported, with the stock trading just above $60 in a holiday‑shortened session.
  • Director Robert Swan also purchased 8,691 shares at about $57.54, adding to perceptions of insider confidence following the recent selloff.
  • The insider buys follow Nike’s Dec. 18 results that beat on revenue and EPS but came with guidance for low single‑digit revenue declines and pressure from weaker Greater China demand.
  • Management has highlighted tariff‑related headwinds estimated at roughly $1.5 billion annualized, while analysts have trimmed targets even as consensus sits near $80, implying notable upside from current levels.