B of A Securities Downgrades Nike to Underperform, Lowers Price Target to $30
B of A Securities analyst Lorraine Hutchinson downgrades Nike (NYSE:NKE) from Neutral to Underperform and lowers the price target from $47 to $30.
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Nike reports Q1 earnings Oct. 1; analysts expect lower EPS and revenue. Recent ratings are cautious, with multiple price-target cuts.
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B of A Securities analyst Lorraine Hutchinson downgrades Nike (NYSE:NKE) from Neutral to Underperform and lowers the price target from $47 to $30.
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