NIKE Shares Acquired by Fort Washington Investment Advisors

Institutional investor increases stake in footwear giant

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:08am

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Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH increased its position in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) by 5.7% during the 4th quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The fund now owns 502,558 shares of the footwear maker's stock, valued at $32 million.

Why it matters

This filing indicates continued institutional interest and confidence in NIKE's long-term growth prospects, even as the company faces some near-term headwinds. As a major shareholder, Fort Washington's increased stake signals that they believe NIKE remains a strong investment despite recent market volatility.

The details

According to the SEC disclosure, Fort Washington Investment Advisors purchased an additional 27,154 shares of NIKE stock during the fourth quarter of 2025. This increased their total position to 502,558 shares, worth approximately $32 million based on NIKE's closing price at the end of the reporting period.

  • The filing covers the 4th quarter of 2025.

The players

Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH

An institutional investment management firm based in Ohio that manages over $60 billion in assets.

NIKE, Inc.

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

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The takeaway

This filing demonstrates that even as NIKE faces some near-term headwinds, major institutional investors like Fort Washington remain confident in the company's long-term growth potential. The increased stake signals that NIKE's brand strength, product innovation, and global reach continue to make it an attractive investment for large fund managers.