Summary
NIKE, Inc. reported solid financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal year 2012, demonstrating continued revenue growth and profitability. For the third quarter, revenues increased 15% year-over-year to $5.8 billion, with net income rising 7% to $560 million and diluted EPS growing 11% to $1.20. The company saw strong performance across its NIKE Brand geographies, with notable growth in North America and Emerging Markets, even as Japan experienced a slight revenue dip. The primary driver of the revenue increase was robust demand for NIKE Brand products, supported by brand strength and innovation. Direct to Consumer channels also showed significant growth, with revenues up 23% year-over-year in the third quarter. However, gross margin declined by 200 basis points in the third quarter, primarily due to increased product input costs (materials and labor), which partially offset higher selling prices and cost-saving initiatives. Despite margin pressures, the company effectively managed selling and administrative expenses, which grew at a slower rate than revenues, contributing to overall profit growth.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $5.66B |
| Cost of Revenue | $3.17B |
| Gross Profit | $2.48B |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.71B |
| Operating Income | $1.71B |
| Net Income | $560.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.30 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.30 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.83B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.87B |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 increased 15% to $5.8 billion, compared to $5.1 billion in the prior year period.
- 2Net income for the third quarter rose 7% to $560 million, and diluted earnings per share increased 11% to $1.20.
- 3Revenue growth was driven by a 16% increase in NIKE Brand revenues (on a currency-neutral basis) and a 12% increase in Other Businesses revenues.
- 4Gross margin declined by 200 basis points to 43.8% in the third quarter, primarily due to higher product input costs.
- 5Selling and administrative expenses grew 10% in the third quarter, at a slower pace than revenue growth, leading to improved expense leverage.
- 6The company repurchased approximately 2.46 million shares of common stock for $239.2 million during the third quarter.
- 7Futures orders for the NIKE Brand, scheduled for delivery from March through July 2012, increased 15% reported and 18% on a currency-neutral basis.