NIKE (NKE) Set to Release Earnings on Thursday

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) is projected to issue its Q1 2027 results after the market closes on Thursday, October 1st. Analysts expect NIKE to post earnings of $0.4360 per share and revenue of $11.3378 billion for the quarter. Parties can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

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

NIKE Trading Up 1.8%

Shares of NIKE stock opened at $36.40 on Tuesday. NIKE has a 1 year low of $35.22 and a 1 year high of $76.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 1.36 and a current ratio of 1.96. The company has a market capitalization of $53.99 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.41, a PEG ratio of 1.84 and a beta of 1.10. The company’s fifty day moving average is $39.44 and its two-hundred day moving average is $43.34.

NIKE Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be issued a dividend of $0.41 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $1.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.5%. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 78.47%.

Trending Headlines about NIKE

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Potential earnings improvement: Jefferies expects Nike to deliver a first-quarter beat, citing stabilization in North America and wholesale, healthier inventories, and earlier gross-margin expansion. Nike set for Q1 beat as margins improve, Jefferies says
• Positive Sentiment: Options market remains constructive: Options traders are reportedly bullish heading into the earnings release, suggesting some investors expect a favorable post-earnings move. Ahead of Nike Earnings, Here’s What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for NKE Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Brand-building expertise added to the board: Nike appointed Alexandre Arnault, a senior LVMH executive, bringing additional European consumer-market and luxury-brand experience to its governance team. Nike Brings Alexandre Arnault Onto Its Board
• Neutral Sentiment: Turnaround depends on product innovation: Nike is relying on new footwear launches and its Sport Offense strategy to rebuild sportswear momentum, but digital weakness and promotional activity remain obstacles. Will New Footwear Launches Help NIKE Rebuild Sportswear Momentum?
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings are the key near-term catalyst: Investors are looking for management to provide evidence that North America, China, wholesale demand, margins, and inventory trends are improving. Retail investors are largely holding their positions ahead of the report.
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst sentiment has deteriorated: Evercore cut its price target to $34, HSBC to $40, Deutsche Bank to $37, Goldman Sachs to $38, and Piper Sandler moved to Neutral with a $38 target. The revisions reflect expectations for a slower recovery and heavier promotions.
• Negative Sentiment: China and the broader turnaround remain major risks: Nike’s once-important China business is weakening, with sales reportedly down 12% in the latest quarter. Analysts warn that brand rebuilding, innovation, and recovery may take longer than expected, raising the risk of another negative earnings reset. Nike stock is near a 12-year low

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. CICC Research dropped their price target on NIKE from $58.00 to $44.80 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Piper Sandler reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $38.00 target price (down from $45.00) on shares of NIKE in a report on Monday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated a “sell” rating on shares of NIKE in a research note on Monday, August 31st. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price target on NIKE from $42.00 to $38.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Friday. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their price objective on shares of NIKE from $45.00 to $37.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Hold rating and seven have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, NIKE currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $46.77.

Insider Transactions at NIKE

In related news, insider Amy Montagne sold 4,867 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.05, for a total value of $204,657.35. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 57,436 shares in the company, valued at $2,415,183.80. The trade was a 7.81% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Philip McCartney sold 2,559 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $37.59, for a total transaction of $96,192.81. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 78,121 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,936,568.39. This trade represents a 3.17% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 14,974 shares of company stock valued at $600,126 in the last three months. 1.10% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

About NIKE

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.