Ackman sees an impressive turnaround story in the future for this top brand.Bill Ackman is well-known for buying large stakes in what he believes are undervalued companies and using his influence as a major shareholder to push management to make changes to unlock value.In May, Ackman revealed that he had established two new positions in his Pershing Square hedge fund, which holds an equity portfolio valued at over $10 billion. One of those positions, Brookfield Corp, has performed well since Ackman establis ...

Nike has the brand power to help it transition through this current period.Few three-word slogans have taken the world by storm quite like "Just Do It." In fact, I probably don't even have to mention whose slogan it is because that's how iconic it has become. But, just in case, I'll give Nike (NKE -1.89%) its due credit for the simplistic brilliance.Nike is a case study-worthy example of how branding should be done and the benefits that come along with a great brand. It has transcended just sports and turne ...

Investors should learn more about the leader in the sportswear industry.In the past two decades, investing in shares of Nike (NKE -0.25%) would've resulted in an impressive 11-fold total return. That exceeds the S&P 500's performance during the same time.However, the sportswear giant is currently in the middle of a tough stretch. Shares are down 55% from their all-time high.Given its tremendous long-term performance, investors should at least take the time to know these three things about the business. Mayb ...

A billionaire investor with an eye for value bought a piece of this business.Shares of shoe and athletic apparel company Nike (NKE -0.25%) gained 11.3% during August, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. For most of the month, the stock bounced up and down with the S&P 500. But it created some separation when news broke that Pershing Square had purchased a stake in the business.Pershing Square is the hedge fund for billionaire Bill Ackman -- a value-minded investor with plenty of na ...

The world's largest footwear maker still has a lot to prove.Nike (NKE -1.97%) was often considered a safe blue-chip stock for long-term investors. It's the world's largest footwear company by annual revenue, it has plenty of brand recognition and pricing power, and it's worn by many popular athletes.But over the past 12 months, Nike's stock fell nearly 20% and trades more than 50% below its all-time high in November 2021. Let's see why the bulls shunned this iconic footwear stock and if it can bounce back o ...

Nike's stock is struggling this year, but investors shouldn't count it out in the long run.Nike (NKE 0.07%) is a top apparel company, and its iconic brand is known around the world. Even though its products are often more expensive than others, the company has managed to grow its business significantly for years. Today, its market capitalization is around $130 billion.But lately, investors have grown worried about the company's growth prospects. Business has been slowing down, and inflation isn't helping. W ...

The footwear and athleticwear giant is going through a transition.Nike (NKE 0.07%) has dominated the sportswear industry for more than a generation, but the sneaker king looks surprisingly vulnerable these days.Revenue growth has ground to a halt, and the company is backing away from its direct-to-consumer strategy, admitting that it made a mistake in turning away from its wholesale relationships with retailers like Foot Locker.Indeed, its revenue has been contracting -- it was down 2% in its fiscal fourth ...

Nike currently sits more than 30% below its 52-week high.Nike (NKE 0.07%) is a bit out of shape these days. The leading sports company's sales growth has stagnated due to some strategic missteps, and that has weighed on its share price. Nike stock recently traded under $85, putting it more than 30% below its 52-week high. Here's a look at whether investors should pick up the shoe stock while it's in the discount bin.A tough year, but signs of optimism Nike is coming off a tough year. The company reported it ...

Wall Street has left the Swoosh for dead. That could be a colossal mistake for some and an opportunity for others.Shoe and sports apparel giant Nike (NKE 0.07%) is one of the all-time best-performing stocks, but you wouldn't know if you've owned shares over the past few years. The stock has lost roughly half its value since peaking in late 2021. Sluggish sales momentum and competitive pressure have many declaring Nike a dinosaur beyond its best years.Nike deserves some criticism. Management has admitted tha ...

Despite posting Q2 sales and earnings that beat Wall Street's expectations, Foot Locker delivered some bad news for Nike today.Nike (NKE -2.93%) stock lost ground in Wednesday's trading. The footwear and apparel company's share price closed out the daily session down 2.9%, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.Nike stock posted another day of stock decline due to information contained in Foot Locker's second-quarter report and conference call. While Foot Locker actually beat sales and earnin ...