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Nike (NKE) Earnings: Q1 Revenue Meets Estimates Despite Year-over-Year Decline

  • Nike‘s 1Q revenue: $11.59 billion, down 10% year-over-year, close to the estimate of $11.65 billion.
  • North America revenue: $4.83 billion, down 11% year-over-year, just below the estimate of $4.84 billion.
  • EMEA revenue: $3.14 billion, down 13% year-over-year, below the estimate of $3.27 billion.
  • Greater China revenue: $1.67 billion, down 4% year-over-year, exceeding the estimate of $1.62 billion.
  • Asia Pacific & Latin America revenue: $1.46 billion, down 7% year-over-year, slightly above the estimate of $1.45 billion.
  • Global Brands revenue: $14 million, up 7.7% year-over-year, surpassing the estimate of $12.4 million.
  • Converse revenue: $501 million, down 15% year-over-year, below the estimate of $523.1 million.
  • Footwear revenue: $7.46 billion, down 11% year-over-year, just under the estimate of $7.53 billion.
  • Apparel revenue: $3.03 billion, down 11% year-over-year, below the estimate of $3.09 billion.
  • Equipment revenue: $603 million, up 14% year-over-year, exceeding the estimate of $505.6 million.
  • Earnings per share (EPS): 70 cents, compared to 94 cents year-over-year.
  • Gross margin: 45.4%, higher than both the previous year’s 44.2% and the estimate of 44.4%.
  • North America EBIT: $1.22 billion, down 15% year-over-year, above the estimate of $1.11 billion.
  • EMEA EBIT: $792 million, down 15% year-over-year, exceeding the estimate of $768.4 million.
  • Greater China EBIT: $502 million, down 4.4% year-over-year, surpassing the estimate of $449 million.
  • Asia Pacific & Latin America EBIT: $402 million, down 2.9% year-over-year, exceeding the estimate of $365.7 million.
  • Inventory: $8.25 billion, down 5.1% year-over-year, slightly above the estimate of $8.12 billion.
  • Cash and cash equivalents: $8.49 billion, up 37% year-over-year, above the estimate of $8.32 billion.
  • Effective tax rate: 19.6%, higher than the previous year’s 12% and the estimate of 17.7%.
  • Analyst recommendations: 22 buys, 20 holds, and 2 sells.

Nike on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage on Smartkarma reveals a bullish sentiment towards Nike. Baptista Research‘s analysis highlights the recent CEO transition at Nike, with Elliott Hill taking the reins from John Donahoe. Donahoe’s departure follows a period of strategic shifts towards direct-to-consumer sales but faced challenges with flat revenue growth. The company’s restructuring efforts amid evolving business challenges are under scrutiny, with the new leadership change seen as a significant development.

Furthermore, Pershing Square Capital Management’s bullish outlook on Nike suggests a potential reversal of the sportswear giant’s downslide. Despite recent macroeconomic headwinds, Bill Ackman’s fund disclosed a substantial stake in Nike, indicating confidence in the company’s long-term prospects. NIKE, Inc.’s focus on sport, product innovation, brand marketing, and market expansion through collaborations with partners are key drivers outlined in their Q3 2024 earnings, signaling a strategic path towards brand elevation and growth.


A look at Nike Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend3
Growth3
Resilience4
Momentum3
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.0

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

NIKE, Inc., a renowned global athletic apparel brand, is positioned for a promising long-term outlook based on a comprehensive evaluation utilizing the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a solid score for Resilience and above-average ratings for Dividend and Growth, Nike showcases stability and potential for sustained growth. The company’s momentum score aligns with its industry position, reflecting a steady performance trajectory. While there is room for improvement in the Value category, overall, Nike‘s outlook appears positive for the future.

As a leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories, Nike‘s strategic focus on resilience, growth, and maintaining momentum bodes well for its long-term success. Leveraging its well-established global presence and diversified distribution channels, Nike continues to attract a wide range of customers across demographics. By emphasizing innovation and customer-centric strategies, Nike remains well-positioned to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities within the competitive athletic market landscape.


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