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Capital World Investors, a division of Capital Research and Management Company and its investment management affiliates, reports beneficial ownership of 72,568,069 shares of NIKE, Inc. common stock on a Schedule 13G. This represents 6.0% of the 1,199,499,281 NIKE shares believed to be outstanding.
Capital World Investors has sole voting power over 72,347,784 shares and sole dispositive power over all 72,568,069 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing is signed by Timothy J. Moon, Vice President and Senior Counsel of Capital Research and Management Company.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:72,568,069 sharesPercent of class:6.0%Shares outstanding baseline:1,199,499,281 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Beneficial ownership72,568,069 sharesShares of NIKE, Inc. common stock beneficially owned by Capital World Investors
Percent of class6.0%Portion of NIKE, Inc. common stock class beneficially owned by Capital World Investors
Shares outstanding baseline1,199,499,281 sharesNIKE, Inc. shares believed to be outstanding used to calculate ownership percentage
Sole voting power72,347,784 sharesNIKE shares over which Capital World Investors has sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power72,568,069 sharesNIKE shares over which Capital World Investors has sole power to dispose
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, beneficial owner, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, +1 more
5 terms
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"Capital World Investors reports beneficial ownership on a Schedule 13G"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
beneficial ownerfinancial
"CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 72,568,069 shares"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
sole voting powerfinancial
"Sole Voting Power 72,347,784.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
sole dispositive powerfinancial
"Sole Dispositive Power 72,568,069.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
percent of classfinancial
"Percent of class: 6.0 %"
Percent of class is the portion of a specific category of securities—such as a company’s common shares, preferred shares, or a bond series—that takes part in or approves a corporate action (vote, consent, tender, etc.). Investors watch this number because it reveals how much support or opposition exists within that particular shareholder group; like counting how many members of a club back a proposal, it can determine whether a plan passes or how influence is distributed.
FAQ
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What percentage of NIKE (NKE) does Capital World Investors report owning?
Capital World Investors reports beneficial ownership of 6.0% of NIKE, Inc.’s common stock, based on 72,568,069 shares out of 1,199,499,281 shares believed to be outstanding, according to the Schedule 13G filing.
How many NIKE (NKE) shares does Capital World Investors beneficially own?
Capital World Investors is deemed the beneficial owner of 72,568,069 NIKE common shares. This stake is calculated as part of a total of 1,199,499,281 NIKE shares believed to be outstanding, resulting in a 6.0% ownership position.
What voting power does Capital World Investors have over its NIKE (NKE) shares?
Capital World Investors has sole voting power over 72,347,784 NIKE shares and no shared voting power. It also has sole dispositive power over 72,568,069 shares and no shared dispositive power, as disclosed in the Schedule 13G.
Who signed the Schedule 13G for NIKE (NKE) on behalf of Capital World Investors?
The Schedule 13G was signed by Timothy J. Moon, identified as Vice President and Senior Counsel of Capital Research and Management Company. The signature date on the filing is 08/11/2026.
What is the reported total number of NIKE (NKE) shares outstanding in this filing?
The filing states that Capital World Investors’ ownership is based on 1,199,499,281 NIKE common shares believed to be outstanding. Its beneficial ownership of 72,568,069 shares represents 6.0% of this total.
Is Capital World Investors’ NIKE (NKE) ownership held with any shared dispositive power?
No. Capital World Investors reports sole dispositive power over 72,568,069 NIKE shares and zero shared dispositive power. It likewise reports no shared voting power, only sole voting power over most of its position.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
NIKE, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
654106103
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
654106103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Capital World Investors
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
72,347,784.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
72,568,069.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
72,568,069.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
NIKE, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005-6453
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Capital World Investors
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
333 SOUTH HOPE STREET, 55TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071
(c)
Citizenship:
N/A
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
654106103
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
72,568,069 **
**Capital World Investors ("CWI") is a division of Capital Research and Management Company ("CRMC"), as well as its investment management subsidiaries and affiliates Capital Bank and Trust Company, Capital International, Inc., Capital International Limited, Capital International Sarl, Capital International K.K., Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., and Capital Group Investment Management Private Limited (together with CRMC, the "investment management entities"). CWI's divisions of each of the investment management entities collectively provide investment management services under the name "Capital World Investors." CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 72,568,069 shares or 6.0% of the 1,199,499,281 shares believed to be outstanding.
(b)
Percent of class:
6.0 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
72,347,784
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
72,568,069
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Capital World Investors
Signature:
Timothy J. Moon
Name/Title:
Vice President and Senior Counsel, Capital Research and Management Company
