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Key Highlights:
Revenue Decline:
Total revenue down 8% (reported) and 9% (currency-neutral) to $12.4B.
Nike Brand revenue dropped 7% (reported) and 8% (currency-neutral); Converse down 17% (reported) and 18% (currency-neutral).
NIKE Direct (-13%) and Wholesale (-3%) channels declined; NIKE Brand Digital fell 21%.
Gross Margin Compression:
Gross margin decreased by 100 basis points to 43.6%, due to higher discounts and channel mix changes.
Profitability Impact:
Net income fell 26% to $1.2B; diluted EPS down 24% to $0.78.
Operating income dropped 27%, from $1,900M to $1,392M.
Re-energizing the Brand:
New CEO Elliott Hill emphasizes a return to sport and reigniting brand momentum.
Management is repositioning the business to drive long-term shareholder value.
Expense Management:
Selling and administrative expenses down 3%; demand creation expenses up 1%, reflecting a shift in marketing focus.
Balance Sheet Stability:
Inventories flat at $8B; cash and equivalents at $9.8B.
Increased debt, with $1B in current long-term debt (from $0).
Shareholder Returns:
$1.1B in share repurchases and a 7% dividend increase in Q2.
23 consecutive years of dividend growth.
Geographical Performance:
Revenue declines in all regions: North America (-8%), EMEA (-7%), Greater China (-8%), and APAC/Latin America (-3%).
Significant EBIT drops in Greater China (-27%) and Converse (-54%).