NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
BEAVERTON, Ore.--( BUSINESS WIRE)--NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported fiscal 2026 financial results for its third quarter ended February 28, 2026.
"This quarter we took meaningful actions to improve the health and quality of our business. The pace of progress is different across the portfolio and the areas we prioritized first continue to drive momentum," said Elliott Hill, President and Chief Executive Officer, NIKE, Inc. "The work is not finished, but the direction is clear, our teams are moving with focus and urgency, and our foundation is getting even stronger to build the future of NIKE."
"We delivered third quarter results in line with our expectations, and our teams continue to execute with discipline," said Matthew Friend, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, NIKE, Inc. "Win Now actions will continue to impact results over the balance of the calendar year, and we remain confident in our ability to position the Company for profitable growth long-term."
Third Quarter Income Statement Review
February 28, 2026 Balance Sheet Review
Shareholder Returns
NIKE has a strong track record of returns to shareholders, including 24 consecutive years of increasing dividend payouts. In the third quarter, the Company returned approximately $609 million to shareholders through dividends, up 3 percent from the prior year.
Conference Call
NIKE, Inc. management will host a conference call beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. PT on March 31, 2026, to review fiscal third 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 For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archived version will be available at the same location through approximately 9:00 p.m. PT, April 23, 2026.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 measure. See additional information in the accompanying Divisional Revenues table.
(Tables Follow)
NIKE, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
%
NINE MONTHS ENDED
%
2/28/2026
2/28/2025
Change
2/28/2026
2/28/2025
Change
Revenues
$
11,279
$
11,269
0
%
$
35,426
$
35,212
1
%
Cost of sales
6,749
6,594
2
%
20,908
19,891
5
%
Gross profit
4,530
4,675
-3
%
14,518
15,321
-5
%
Gross margin
40.2
%
41.5
%
41.0
%
43.5
%
Demand creation expense
1,090
1,088
0
%
3,551
3,436
3
%
Operating overhead expense
2,887
2,799
3
%
8,481
8,504
0
%
Total selling and administrative expense
3,977
3,887
2
%
12,032
11,940
1
%
% of revenues
35.3
%
34.5
%
34.0
%
33.9
%
Interest (income) expense, net
(15
)
(18
)
—
(42
)
(85
)
—
Other (income) expense, net
(82
)
(38
)
—
(43
)
(101
)
—
Income before income taxes
650
844
-23
%
2,571
3,567
-28
%
Income tax expense
130
50
160
%
532
559
-5
%
Effective tax rate
20.0
%
5.9
%
20.7
%
15.7
%
NET INCOME
$
520
$
794
-35
%
$
2,039
$
3,008
-32
%
Earnings per common share:
Basic
$
0.35
$
0.54
-35
%
$
1.38
$
2.02
-32
%
Diluted
$
0.35
$
0.54
-35
%
$
1.38
$
2.02
-32
%
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
1,480.5
1,478.1
1,478.9
1,487.6
Diluted
1,481.6
1,480.6
1,480.4
1,491.0
Dividends declared per common share
$
0.410
$
0.400
$
1.220
$
1.170
NIKE, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
February 28,
February 28,
%
Change
(Dollars in millions)
2026
2025
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents
$
6,660
$
8,601
-23
%
Short-term investments
1,397
1,792
-22
%
Accounts receivable, net
5,369
4,491
20
%
Inventories
7,487
7,539
-1
%
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
2,271
2,186
4
%
Total current assets
23,184
24,609
-6
%
Property, plant and equipment, net
4,766
4,717
1
%
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
2,886
2,614
10
%
Identifiable intangible assets, net
259
259
0
%
Goodwill
240
239
0
%
Deferred income taxes and other assets
5,729
5,355
7
%
TOTAL ASSETS
$
37,064
$
37,793
-2
%
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
$
999
$
1,000
0
%
Notes payable
—
4
-100
%
Accounts payable
2,888
3,106
-7
%
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
493
474
4
%
Accrued liabilities
6,183
5,905
5
%
Income taxes payable
275
734
-63
%
Total current liabilities
10,838
11,223
-3
%
Long-term debt
7,030
7,956
-12
%
Operating lease liabilities
2,656
2,477
7
%
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
2,450
2,130
15
%
Redeemable preferred stock
—
—
—
Shareholders’ equity
14,090
14,007
1
%
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
37,064
$
37,793
-2
%
NIKE, Inc.
DIVISIONAL REVENUES
(Unaudited)
% Change Excluding Currency Changes 1
% Change Excluding Currency Changes 1
THREE MONTHS ENDED
%
NINE MONTHS ENDED
%
(Dollars in millions)
2/28/2026
2/28/2025
Change
2/28/2026
2/28/2025
Change
North America
Footwear
$
3,326
$
3,132
6
%
6
%
$
10,087
$
9,580
5
%
5
%
Apparel
1,480
1,510
-2
%
-2
%
4,765
4,534
5
%
5
%
Equipment
220
222
-1
%
-1
%
827
755
10
%
10
%
Total
5,026
4,864
3
%
3
%
15,679
14,869
5
%
5
%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Footwear
1,789
1,742
3
%
-7
%
5,822
5,676
3
%
-3
%
Apparel
926
913
1
%
-8
%
3,228
3,042
6
%
0
%
Equipment
159
156
2
%
-8
%
547
539
1
%
-5
%
Total
2,874
2,811
2
%
-7
%
9,597
9,257
4
%
-2
%
Greater China
Footwear
1,187
1,282
-7
%
-10
%
3,250
3,731
-13
%
-14
%
Apparel
397
412
-4
%
-7
%
1,201
1,244
-3
%
-5
%
Equipment
31
39
-21
%
-22
%
99
135
-27
%
-27
%
Total
1,615
1,733
-7
%
-10
%
4,550
5,110
-11
%
-12
%
Asia Pacific & Latin America
Footwear
1,051
1,052
0
%
-3
%
3,263
3,338
-2
%
-3
%
Apparel
381
358
6
%
4
%
1,209
1,143
6
%
5
%
Equipment
58
60
-3
%
-7
%
175
195
-10
%
-11
%
Total
1,490
1,470
1
%
-2
%
4,647
4,676
-1
%
-2
%
Global Brand Divisions 2
7
12
-42
%
-37
%
25
39
-36
%
-34
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND
11,012
10,890
1
%
-2
%
34,498
33,951
2
%
0
%
Converse
264
405
-35
%
-37
%
930
1,335
-30
%
-32
%
Corporate 3
3
(26
)
—
—
(2
)
(74
)
—
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$
11,279
$
11,269
0
%
-3
%
$
35,426
$
35,212
1
%
-1
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND
Footwear
$
7,353
$
7,208
2
%
-1
%
$
22,422
$
22,325
0
%
-1
%
Apparel
3,184
3,193
0
%
-4
%
10,403
9,963
4
%
2
%
Equipment
468
477
-2
%
-6
%
1,648
1,624
1
%
-1
%
Global Brand Divisions 2
7
12
-42
%
-37
%
25
39
-36
%
-34
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUES
$
11,012
$
10,890
1
%
-2
%
$
34,498
$
33,951
2
%
0
%
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 TAXES ("EBIT") 1
(Unaudited)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
%
NINE MONTHS ENDED
%
(Dollars in millions)
2/28/2026
2/28/2025
Change
2/28/2026
2/28/2025
Change
North America
$
981
$
1,103
-11
%
$
3,376
$
3,690
-9
%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
515
480
7
%
1,983
2,103
-6
%
Greater China
467
421
11
%
1,035
1,298
-20
%
Asia Pacific & Latin America
332
346
-4
%
1,071
1,208
-11
%
Global Brand Divisions 2
(1,209
)
(1,093
)
-11
%
(3,473
)
(3,453
)
-1
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND EBIT 1
1,086
1,257
-14
%
3,992
4,846
-18
%
Converse
(40
)
39
-203
%
(5
)
213
-102
%
Corporate 3
(411
)
(470
)
13
%
(1,458
)
(1,577
)
8
%
TOTAL NIKE, INC. EBIT 1
635
826
-23
%
2,529
3,482
-27
%
Interest (income) expense, net
(15
)
(18
)
—
(42
)
(85
)
—
Income tax expense
130
50
160
%
532
559
-5
%
NET INCOME
$
520
$
794
-35
%
$
2,039
$
3,008
-32
%
Total NIKE, Inc. Revenues
$
11,279
$
11,269
0
%
$
35,426
$
35,212
1
%
Net income margin
4.6
%
7.0
%
5.8
%
8.5
%
EBIT margin 1
5.6
%
7.3
%
7.1
%
9.9
%
1 Total NIKE Brand EBIT, Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT and EBIT margin are considered non-GAAP financial measures. EBIT is calculated as Net income before Interest (income) expense, net and Income tax expense. 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. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures when evaluating the Company's performance, including segment performance, 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.
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.