Capital World Investors Boosts NIKE Stock Holdings

Institutional investor increases stake in footwear giant by 0.7% in Q3 2026

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

Capital World Investors, a major institutional investor, has increased its stake in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 0.7% during the third quarter of 2026, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund now owns approximately 42.2 million shares of the footwear maker's stock, representing about 2.86% of NIKE's total outstanding shares.

Why it matters

NIKE is one of the most widely held and closely watched stocks among institutional investors. Changes in major shareholders' positions can provide insights into the market's sentiment towards the company and its future prospects.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Capital World Investors purchased an additional 286,615 shares of NIKE during the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 42,239,013 shares. This represents a 0.7% increase in the fund's position compared to the previous quarter. Capital World Investors is now one of NIKE's largest institutional shareholders, owning approximately 2.86% of the company's outstanding stock.

  • Capital World Investors filed its 13F report for the third quarter of 2026 on March 10, 2026.

The players

Capital World Investors

A major institutional investment management firm that is one of the largest shareholders of NIKE, Inc.

NIKE, Inc.

A global designer, marketer and distributor of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories, headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.

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The takeaway

The increase in Capital World Investors' NIKE holdings suggests the firm remains bullish on the company's long-term prospects, despite recent market volatility. As one of the footwear giant's largest institutional investors, Capital World Investors' actions are closely watched by the broader investment community.