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NKE·NIKE, Inc.

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-. (-.%)
High
$47.68
Open
$47.11
Market Cap
70.48B
52W High
$80.17
Low
$46.57
P. Close
$47.37
P/E
31.33
52W Low
$41.35
Fwd P/E
25.98
Mean Target
$60.78
Technical Score (1D)
64
BUY
News Sentiment
51
MIXED
Nike's stock saw a positive uptick, closing higher than the S&P 500 in the latest session, a performance that comes despite a recent monthly decline. This resilience is being tested as women's sneaker startup Hilma has ceased operations, removing a niche competitor. Hilma's closure highlights the competitive pressures within the women's athletic footwear market, underscoring Nike's ongoing need to effectively cater to its female consumer base amidst shifting market dynamics. Investors are looking ahead to upcoming earnings, which are projected to show flat earnings per share but a slight year-over-year revenue decrease for the quarter. Full-year estimates, however, suggest a more substantial drop in EPS alongside minor revenue growth. The broader Consumer Discretionary sector has also experienced a downturn, adding to the market backdrop for Nike. Watch for how Nike's strategies for the women's market evolve in response to these competitive pressures and its upcoming earnings report for further insight into its sales trajectory.
Earnings Summary
Nike, Inc. is a global leader in the athletic and casual apparel and footwear market, designing, developing, and selling a wide range of products for men, women, and children across numerous international markets. The company's diverse portfolio includes well-known brands such as Nike, Jordan, and Converse, offering a comprehensive selection of footwear, apparel, and accessories, operating within the Consumer Cyclical sector's Footwear & Accessories industry. In its most recent reported quarters, Nike demonstrated mixed performance. For Q2 2026, the company reported actual EPS of $0.53 against an estimate of $0.2859, and actual revenue of $12.43 billion against an estimate of $11.23 billion, indicating a significant beat on both metrics. This followed Q4 2025 where actual EPS was $0.53 versus an estimate of $0.37351, and actual revenue was $12.43 billion against an estimate that was not provided, also showing a strong EPS beat. Looking at earlier periods, Q3 2025 saw actual EPS of $0.49 against an estimate of $0.2656, and Q2 2025 had actual EPS of $0.14 against an estimate of $0.12337, both representing EPS beats. Q1 2025 also showed a strong EPS beat with actual $0.54 against an estimate of $0.27711. Historically, Nike has shown a pattern of beating analyst estimates for Earnings Per Share in recent quarters, with revenue figures also generally performing well, though revenue estimates were not consistently provided in the data. The company's trajectory shows a strong ability to exceed EPS expectations, suggesting effective cost management or stronger-than-anticipated sales performance relative to analyst projections. Recent news highlights Nike's stock resilience despite broader market downturns and competitive pressures, such as the closure of women's sneaker startup Hilma, which underscores the dynamic nature of the footwear market. Nike's strategic manufacturing shifts away from China to mitigate tariff impacts and ongoing efforts to innovate and accelerate its digital direct-to-consumer strategy are key developments. However, concerns remain regarding weakening brand power, intensifying competition, particularly in China, and potential margin pressures, with some analyses suggesting a fair value estimate below the market price and noting disappointing constant currency revenue growth over the past two years. Investors will be watching for improvements in NIKE Direct traffic and the company's competitive responses in key international markets in the upcoming quarters, alongside any indications of evolving strategies for the women's market and the impact of its manufacturing relocation plans on future cost structures and profitability.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.06$0.19$0.33$0.47$0.60Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q2'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$0.12 - -
Q2'26$0.29$0.53+85.4%
Q4'25$0.37$0.53+41.9%
Q3'25$0.27$0.49+84.5%
Q2'25$0.12$0.14+13.5%
Q1'25$0.28$0.54+94.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$10.7B$11.2B$11.7B$12.2B$12.6BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q2'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$11.0B - -
Q2'26$11.2B$12.4B+10.7%
Q4'25 - $12.4B -
Q3'25 - $11.7B -
Q2'25 - $11.1B -
Q1'25 - $11.3B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

NKE Stock Snapshot

NKE is currently trading at $46.71, giving NIKE, Inc. a market cap of 70.48B and a P/E ratio of 31.3. Today's range spans $46.57–$47.68, with shares opening at $47.11 and moving down $0.66 (1.4%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 64/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 51/100.

Over the past year NKE has traded between $41.35 and $80.17 - the current price is +13.0% off the 52-week low and -41.7% from the high. 46 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $60.78 (range $23.00–$120.00), implying upside of +30.1%.

It's a pause for NKE: technical score 64/100 (HOLD), sentiment neutral (51/100), price $46.71 (near 52-week lows). (P/E: 31.3) At 70.48B in Consumer Cyclical market cap, pauses like this often occur when the stock has run ahead of near-term fundamental catalysts and is waiting for earnings or macro data to validate the prior move. Annual range: $41.35–$80.17. The consolidation is the story for now.

The 52-week range of $41.35–$80.17 for NKE provides the structural reference that options traders, systematic funds, and discretionary managers all anchor to — and at $46.71 (near 52-week lows), the stock sits in a zone where the next 5–10% move will likely define which crowd was right. A HOLD signal at 64/100 and neutral news backdrop (51/100) don't break the tie yet, but they narrow the probability distribution toward the upside.