Nike is still lagging, isn't it—despite a few bright spots.
Earnings came in slightly better than expected—48 pence per share versus the anticipated 43 pence.
However, top-line revenue missed expectations, hitting $11.2 billion against a forecast of $11.32 billion—a 4% year-over-year decline.
Direct sales are truly struggling, down 8%, and digital sales took a major hit, dropping 13%. China also performed dismally, with a massive 22% decline.
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The worst part is the outlook, mate: they project fiscal year 2027 revenue to fall by a high single-digit percentage rather than growing by 2.3%, and EPS is pegged at £1.15–£1.35—far off the expected £1.67.
The stock is down 75% over five years—is anyone going to step in and fix things, or what? 🔍 A deeper look: What is really happening behind the scenes at Nike?
Even with slight earnings beats in certain periods, Nike continues to lag in a sprint won by rising, innovative competitors.
The struggle with direct sales (Nike Direct): With an 8% drop, it is clear that the previous strategy of relying entirely on direct sales—and cutting ties with some traditional retailers—has backfired on the company. Long-term price performance: The stock has faced historic pressure and a severe decline over the past five years, posing a critical question fo
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