The massive headline EPS beat is entirely artificial due to a one-time tariff recovery; the market is likely to look through it and focus on the deteriorating top-line trends (NIKE Direct -7%, Converse -32%) and absence of guidance. Expect initial volatility followed by selling pressure as the underlying demand weakness is priced in. Monitor upcoming analyst calls for any restructuring or demand recovery signals.
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Executive Summary
Nike reported fiscal Q4 2026 revenue of $10.97B (down 1% YoY) and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.72, which includes a $0.52 one-time benefit from IEEPA tariff recovery. Excluding that benefit, adjusted EPS was ~$0.20, still above the $0.11 consensus, but the underlying business weakened with NIKE Direct down 7% and Converse down 32%. No guidance was provided, and management cited 'continued top-line headwinds' and challenged sell-through.
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Key Facts
- Q4 revenue $10.97B, down 1% reported and 4% currency-neutral YoY
- GAAP diluted EPS $0.72 vs consensus $0.11, but includes $0.52 one-time IEEPA tariff recovery
- NIKE Direct revenue fell 7% (digital -12%, owned stores -7%)
- Converse revenue plunged 32% reported (-34% currency-neutral)
- Full-year net income declined 3% to $3.1B; diluted EPS $2.10 (down 3%)
- No forward guidance provided; management noted 'sell-through remains challenged'
- Gross margin expanded 890bps to 49.2%, almost entirely due to $986M tariff recovery benefit
- Company returned $609M in dividends in Q4; share repurchases of $123M for FY26
Financial Impact
Q4 EPS beat by $0.61 vs consensus, but $0.52 is non-recurring; revenue missed internal expectations? (in-line per company). Underlying operating weakness persists.
Risk Factors
- Continued decline in NIKE Direct and Converse sales signals brand weakness
- One-time tariff recovery inflates margins and EPS, masking operational deterioration
- Greater China revenue down 12% reported (-17% currency-neutral) remains a structural headwind
- No guidance raises uncertainty about near-term recovery trajectory
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0000320187-26-000076 |
| Document: nke-20260630.htm | 0000320187-26-000076 |
| Document: 0000320187-26-000076-index-headers.html | 0000320187-26-000076 |
| Document: 0000320187-26-000076-index.html | 0000320187-26-000076 |
| Document: 0000320187-26-000076.txt | 0000320187-26-000076 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0000320187-26-000076 |
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