Vanguard Capital Management Acquires 7.5% Stake in NIKE Inc.

On April 30, 2026, Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting a significant new ownership stake in NIKE Inc. (NKE). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, Vanguard reported beneficial ownership of 89,476,687 shares of NIKE's Common Stock, representing a 7.5% ownership interest in the company. The filing indicates that Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 89,476,687 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 12,106,726 shares. This position includes holdings managed by various affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. This filing marks a substantial increase from a previous 0% ownership level, establishing Vanguard as a major institutional shareholder in the athletic footwear and apparel giant.