NIKE (NKE) Projected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) is expected to be issuing its Q1 2027 results after the market closes on Thursday, October 1st. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.4365 per share and revenue of $11.3296 billion for the quarter. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June 30th. The footwear maker reported $0.20 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.11 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $10.97 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.85 billion. NIKE had a net margin of 6.70% and a return on equity of 16.54%. The company’s revenue was down 1.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.14 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect NIKE to post $2 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

NIKE Stock Performance

Shares of NKE opened at $35.86 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 1.96 and a quick ratio of 1.36. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $39.29 and its 200-day moving average is $43.20. NIKE has a 12-month low of $35.22 and a 12-month high of $76.97. The stock has a market capitalization of $53.19 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.16, a P/E/G ratio of 2.03 and a beta of 1.10.

NIKE Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.41 per share. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. NIKE’s payout ratio is 78.47%.

Insider Transactions at NIKE

In other news, insider Amy Montagne sold 4,867 shares of NIKE stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $42.05, for a total transaction of $204,657.35. Following the sale, the insider owned 57,436 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,415,183.80. This trade represents a 7.81% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, COO Venkatesh Alagirisamy sold 3,671 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $37.59, for a total value of $137,992.89. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 104,862 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,941,762.58. The trade was a 3.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 14,974 shares of company stock valued at $600,126. 1.10% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

NIKE News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies expects Nike to deliver a first-quarter earnings beat, citing stabilization in North America and wholesale, better inventory levels and earlier gross-margin improvement. The firm also sees November’s investor day as a possible turnaround catalyst. Nike set for Q1 beat as margins improve, Jefferies says
• Positive Sentiment: New footwear launches and Nike’s “Sport Offense” strategy could help rebuild Sportswear momentum, although digital weakness and discounting remain obstacles. Will New Footwear Launches Help Nike Rebuild Sportswear Momentum?
• Positive Sentiment: Some bullish investors argue that the stock’s steep decline has already priced in substantial problems, creating potential long-term upside if management successfully restores growth, margins and brand momentum. Options positioning was also described as relatively optimistic ahead of earnings. Nike Stock Is at Rock Bottom. It Can Double From Here, Analyst Says.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are focused on Thursday’s earnings report, with the size of the implied move elevated because the results and management’s guidance could reset expectations for the turnaround. Key items include China sales, wholesale demand, inventories, promotions and gross margins. Here’s How Much Nike Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Nike’s appointment of Alexandre Arnault, a senior LVMH executive, to its board adds luxury-brand and international consumer expertise, but the financial impact is uncertain. Nike Brings Alexandre Arnault Onto Its Board
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts continue cutting targets ahead of earnings: RBC lowered its target to $40, while Evercore cut to $34, Deutsche Bank to $37, HSBC to $40 and Piper Sandler to $38. The revisions reflect expectations for a slower recovery and leave many firms at neutral or hold ratings.
• Negative Sentiment: Weak Chinese demand, retailer order pullbacks and intense competition are weighing on sales. Nike is overhauling its China strategy to reduce discounting and rebuild its premium positioning, but the market remains a major turnaround risk. Nike Overhauls Its China Strategy
• Negative Sentiment: Shares have fallen sharply and are near a 12- to 13-year low, while analysts warn that promotional pressure, digital weakness, margin compression and a shrinking competitive advantage could make the recovery more prolonged. Nike Stock Hovers Near Annual Lows Amid Analyst Downgrades

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have commented on the stock. China Renaissance decreased their target price on shares of NIKE from $50.30 to $47.30 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Berenberg Bank set a $49.00 price objective on shares of NIKE and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, July 3rd. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $68.00 price objective (down from $72.00) on shares of NIKE in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Evercore lowered their target price on shares of NIKE from $46.00 to $34.00 in a research report on Monday. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded NIKE from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Hold rating and seven have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, NIKE currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $46.62.

NIKE Company Profile

NIKE, Inc is a global sportswear company that designs, develops, markets and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and related services. Its products are marketed under the NIKE, Jordan and Converse brands and are used across a broad range of sports and lifestyle activities, including running, basketball, football, training and outdoor pursuits.

The company distributes its products through a combination of wholesale partners, NIKE-owned retail stores and digital platforms.