Key Takeaways Nike stock outperformed the market, rising 5% in intraday trading Monday after Jefferies analysts recommended buying "aggressively."The analysts said Nike shares could add more than 40% in value.

Shares of Nike advanced about 5%, one of the best performers in the S&P 500 Monday, after Jefferies raised its recommendation on the stock to buy from hold. The investment bank cited Nike Chief Executive Elliott Hill's strategy to reposition the sportswear brand after years of missteps.

Shares of Nike (NKE) jumped more than 5% on Monday after the sportswear giant got an upgrade from Jefferies praising the company’s recent efforts to revitalise the brand, lifting retail sentiment. Jefferies upgraded Nike to ‘Buy’ from ‘Hold’ with a price target of $115,