NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results

08 Jan 2026 NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results

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Dec 18, 2025 4:15 PM Eastern Standard Time

BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported fiscal 2026 financial results for its second quarter ended November 30, 2025.

  • Second quarter revenues were $12.4 billion, up 1 percent on a reported basis and flat on a currency-neutral basis*
  • Wholesale revenues were $7.5 billion, up 8 percent on a reported and currency-neutral basis
  • NIKE Direct revenues were $4.6 billion, down 8 percent on a reported basis and down 9 percent on a currency-neutral basis
  • Gross margin decreased 300 basis points to 40.6 percent
  • Diluted earnings per share was $0.53

“NIKE is in the middle innings of our comeback. We are making progress in the areas we prioritized first and remain confident in the actions we’re taking to drive the long-term growth and profitability of our brands,” said Elliott Hill, President & CEO, NIKE, Inc. “Fiscal 26 continues to be a year of taking action through Win Now, including realigning our teams, strengthening partner relationships, rebalancing our portfolio, and winning on the ground. We’re finding our rhythm in our new sport offense, and setting ourselves up for the next phase of athlete-centered innovation in an elevated and integrated marketplace.”

“In the second quarter, we demonstrated the resilience of our portfolio, delivering modest top-line reported growth while managing headwinds from repositioning our business in a dynamic operating environment,” said Matthew Friend, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, NIKE, Inc. “We are making the shifts required to position our portfolio for a full recovery and driving real-time decisions in service of the long-term health of our brands.”

Second Quarter Income Statement Review

  • Revenues for NIKE, Inc. were $12.4 billion, up 1 percent on a reported basis and flat on a currency-neutral basis.
    • NIKE Brand revenues were $12.1 billion, up 1 percent on a reported and currency-neutral basis, primarily due to growth in North America, partially offset by declines in Greater China and APLA.
    • Wholesale revenues were $7.5 billion, up 8 percent on a reported and currency-neutral basis, primarily due to growth in North America.
    • NIKE Direct revenues were $4.6 billion, down 8 percent on a reported basis and down 9 percent on a currency-neutral basis, due to a 14 percent decrease in NIKE Brand Digital and a 3 percent decrease in NIKE-owned stores.
    • Revenues for Converse were $300 million, down 30 percent on a reported basis and down 31 percent on a currency-neutral basis, due to declines across all territories.
  • Gross margin decreased 300 basis points to 40.6 percent, primarily due to higher tariffs in North America.
  • Selling and administrative expense increased 1 percent to $4.0 billion.
    • Demand creation expense was $1.3 billion, up 13 percent, primarily due to higher brand marketing expense and higher sports marketing expense.
    • Operating overhead expense was $2.8 billion, down 4 percent, primarily due to lower wage-related expense and lower other administrative costs.
  • The effective tax rate was 20.7 percent compared to 17.9 percent for the same period last year, primarily due to changes in earnings mix.
  • Net income was $0.8 billion, down 32 percent, and Diluted earnings per share was $0.53, a decrease of 32 percent.

November 30, 2025 Balance Sheet Review

  • Inventories for NIKE, Inc. were $7.7 billion, down 3 percent, reflecting a decrease in units, partially offset by increased product costs, primarily due to higher tariffs in North America.
  • Cash and equivalents and short-term investments were $8.3 billion, down approximately $1.4 billion, as cash generated by operations was more than offset by cash dividends, bond repayment, share repurchases and capital expenditures.

Shareholder Returns

NIKE has a strong track record of returns to shareholders, including 24 consecutive years of increasing dividend payouts. In the second quarter, the Company returned approximately $598 million to shareholders through dividends, up 7 percent from the prior year.

Conference Call

NIKE, Inc. management will host a conference call beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. PT on December 18, 2025, to review fiscal second quarter results. The conference call will be broadcast live via the Internet and can be accessed at https://investors.nike.com. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archived version will be available at the same location through approximately 9:00 p.m. PT, January 8, 2026.

About NIKE, Inc.

NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world’s leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Converse, a wholly-owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brand, designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, NIKE, Inc.’s earnings releases and other financial information are available on the Internet at https://investors.nike.com. Individuals can also visit https://news.nike.com and follow @NIKE.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in reports filed by NIKE with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K.

*

Non-GAAP financial measures. See additional information in the accompanying Divisional Revenues table.

NIKE, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

THREE MONTHS ENDED

%

SIX MONTHS ENDED

%

(In millions, except per share data)

11/30/2025

11/30/2024

Change

11/30/2025

11/30/2024

Change

Revenues

$

12,427

$

12,354

1

%

$

24,147

$

23,943

1

%

Cost of sales

7,382

6,965

6

%

14,159

13,297

6

%

Gross profit

5,045

5,389

-6

%

9,988

10,646

-6

%

Gross margin

40.6

%

43.6

%

41.4

%

44.5

%

Demand creation expense

1,273

1,122

13

%

2,461

2,348

5

%

Operating overhead expense

2,766

2,883

-4

%

5,594

5,705

-2

%

Total selling and administrative expense

4,039

4,005

1

%

8,055

8,053

0

%

% of revenues

32.5

%

32.4

%

33.4

%

33.6

%

Interest (income) expense, net

(9

)

(24

)

—

(27

)

(67

)

—

Other (income) expense, net

16

(8

)

—

39

(63

)

—

Income before income taxes

999

1,416

-29

%

1,921

2,723

-29

%

Income tax expense

207

253

-18

%

402

509

-21

%

Effective tax rate

20.7

%

17.9

%

20.9

%

18.7

%

NET INCOME

$

792

$

1,163

-32

%

$

1,519

$

2,214

-31

%

Earnings per common share:

Basic

$

0.54

$

0.78

-31

%

$

1.03

$

1.48

-30

%

Diluted

$

0.53

$

0.78

-32

%

$

1.03

$

1.48

-30

%

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic

1,479.5

1,486.8

1,478.1

1,492.3

Diluted

1,481.0

1,490.0

1,480.0

1,495.9

Dividends declared per common share

$

0.410

$

0.400

$

0.810

$

0.770

NIKE, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

November 30,

November 30,

% Change

(Dollars in millions)

2025

2024

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and equivalents

$

6,974

$

7,979

-13

%

Short-term investments

1,371

1,782

-23

%

Accounts receivable, net

5,738

5,302

8

%

Inventories

7,726

7,981

-3

%

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

2,206

1,936

14

%

Total current assets

24,015

24,980

-4

%

Property, plant and equipment, net

4,843

4,857

0

%

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

2,894

2,736

6

%

Identifiable intangible assets, net

259

259

0

%

Goodwill

240

240

0

%

Deferred income taxes and other assets

5,536

4,887

13

%

TOTAL ASSETS

$

37,787

$

37,959

0

%

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Current portion of long-term debt

$

999

$

1,000

0

%

Notes payable

—

49

-100

%

Accounts payable

3,717

3,255

14

%

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

513

481

7

%

Accrued liabilities

5,919

5,694

4

%

Income taxes payable

492

767

-36

%

Total current liabilities

11,640

11,246

4

%

Long-term debt

7,016

7,973

-12

%

Operating lease liabilities

2,754

2,562

7

%

Deferred income taxes and other liabilities

2,292

2,141

7

%

Redeemable preferred stock

—

—

—

Shareholders’ equity

14,085

14,037

0

%

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

37,787

$

37,959

0

%

NIKE, Inc.

DIVISIONAL REVENUES

(Unaudited)

% Change Excluding Currency Changes1

% Change Excluding Currency Changes1

THREE MONTHS ENDED

%

SIX MONTHS ENDED

%

(Dollars in millions)

11/30/2025

11/30/2024

Change

11/30/2025

11/30/2024

Change

North America

Footwear

$

3,542

$

3,236

9

%

9

%

$

6,761

$

6,448

5

%

5

%

Apparel

1,811

1,693

7

%

7

%

3,285

3,024

9

%

9

%

Equipment

280

250

12

%

12

%

607

533

14

%

14

%

Total

5,633

5,179

9

%

9

%

10,653

10,005

6

%

7

%

Europe, Middle East & Africa

Footwear

2,012

1,982

2

%

-2

%

4,033

3,934

3

%

-2

%

Apparel

1,196

1,136

5

%

1

%

2,302

2,129

8

%

3

%

Equipment

184

185

-1

%

-5

%

388

383

1

%

-4

%

Total

3,392

3,303

3

%

-1

%

6,723

6,446

4

%

0

%

Greater China

Footwear

954

1,203

-21

%

-20

%

2,063

2,449

-16

%

-16

%

Apparel

442

472

-6

%

-6

%

804

832

-3

%

-3

%

Equipment

27

36

-25

%

-24

%

68

96

-29

%

-30

%

Total

1,423

1,711

-17

%

-16

%

2,935

3,377

-13

%

-13

%

Asia Pacific & Latin America

Footwear

1,151

1,234

-7

%

-7

%

2,212

2,286

-3

%

-3

%

Apparel

457

437

5

%

6

%

828

785

5

%

6

%

Equipment

59

73

-19

%

-18

%

117

135

-13

%

-13

%

Total

1,667

1,744

-4

%

-4

%

3,157

3,206

-2

%

-2

%

Global Brand Divisions2

9

13

-31

%

-23

%

18

27

-33

%

-32

%

TOTAL NIKE BRAND

12,124

11,950

1

%

1

%

23,486

23,061

2

%

1

%

Converse

300

429

-30

%

-31

%

666

930

-28

%

-29

%

Corporate3

3

(25

)

—

—

(5

)

(48

)

—

—

TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES

$

12,427

$

12,354

1

%

0

%

$

24,147

$

23,943

1

%

-1

%

TOTAL NIKE BRAND

Footwear

$

7,659

$

7,655

0

%

-1

%

$

15,069

$

15,117

0

%

-2

%

Apparel

3,906

3,738

4

%

4

%

7,219

6,770

7

%

5

%

Equipment

550

544

1

%

0

%

1,180

1,147

3

%

1

%

Global Brand Divisions2

9

13

-31

%

-23

%

18

27

-33

%

-32

%

TOTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUES

$

12,124

$

11,950

1

%

1

%

$

23,486

$

23,061

2

%

1

%

1 The percent change has been calculated using actual exchange rates in use during the comparative prior year period and is provided to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends by excluding the impact of translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. Management uses this non-GAAP financial measure when evaluating the Company’s performance, including when making financial and operating decisions. Additionally, management believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides investors with additional financial information that should be considered when assessing the Company’s underlying business performance and trends. References to this measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

2 Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.

3 Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through the Company’s central foreign exchange risk management program.

NIKE, Inc.

EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES1

(Unaudited)

THREE MONTHS ENDED

%

SIX MONTHS ENDED

%

(Dollars in millions)

11/30/2025

11/30/2024

Change

11/30/2025

11/30/2024

Change

North America

$

1,261

$

1,371

-8

%

$

2,395

$

2,587

-7

%

Europe, Middle East & Africa

733

831

-12

%

1,468

1,623

-10

%

Greater China

191

375

-49

%

568

877

-35

%

Asia Pacific & Latin America

389

460

-15

%

739

862

-14

%

Global Brand Divisions2

(1,072

)

(1,133

)

5

%

(2,264

)

(2,360

)

4

%

TOTAL NIKE BRAND1

1,502

1,904

-21

%

2,906

3,589

-19

%

Converse

(4

)

53

-108

%

35

174

-80

%

Corporate3

(508

)

(565

)

10

%

(1,047

)

(1,107

)

5

%

TOTAL NIKE, INC. EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES1

990

1,392

-29

%

1,894

2,656

-29

%

EBIT margin1

8.0

%

11.3

%

7.8

%

11.1

%

Interest (income) expense, net

(9

)

(24

)

—

(27

)

(67

)

—

TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

$

999

$

1,416

-29

%

$

1,921

$

2,723

-29

%

1 Management evaluates the performance of the Company’s segments and allocates resources based on earnings before interest and taxes (commonly referred to as “EBIT”), which represents Net income before Interest (income) expense, net and Income tax expense. Total NIKE Brand EBIT, Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT and EBIT margin are considered non-GAAP financial measures. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures when evaluating the Company’s performance, including when making financial and operating decisions. Additionally, management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with additional financial information that should be considered when assessing the Company’s underlying business performance and trends. EBIT margin is calculated as total NIKE, Inc. EBIT divided by total NIKE, Inc. Revenues. References to EBIT and EBIT margin should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

2 Global Brand Divisions primarily represents costs, including product creation and design expenses, that are centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE Direct global digital operations and enterprise technology. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.

3 Corporate consists primarily of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with centrally managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to the Company’s corporate headquarters; unallocated insurance, benefit and compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency gains and losses, including certain hedge gains and losses.

 

Contacts

Investor Contact:
Paul Trussell
investor.relations@nike.com

Media Contact:
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