Nike's ownership is distributed among various shareholders, but a significant portion is held by its founders and major investment firms.
The top shareholders of Nike include:
- Phil Knight: Co-founder of Nike.
- Mark Parker: Former CEO of Nike.
- John Donahoe: Current CEO of Nike.
- Swoosh, LLC: Holding/Trust company controlled by Phil Knight
- Vanguard Group Inc.
- BlackRock Inc. (BLK)
Phil Knight and his son, Travis Knight, through holding companies and trusts they control, own more than 97% of the outstanding Class A shares. This indicates a strong influence and control by the Knight family over Nike. While institutional investors like Vanguard and BlackRock hold substantial shares, the Knight family retains the largest individual ownership stake.
