Summary
NIKE, Inc. reported robust financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016, ending August 31, 2015. Revenue increased by 5% to $8.4 billion, and notably, showed a strong 14% growth on a constant currency basis, indicating healthy underlying business momentum across its global operations. Net income saw a significant increase of 23% to $1.179 billion, with diluted earnings per share also growing by 23% to $1.34. This strong performance was driven by a combination of revenue growth, an expansion in gross margin to 47.5%, and improved operating leverage, as selling and administrative expenses grew at a slower pace than revenue. The company's strategic focus on innovation, brand connections, and compelling retail experiences, particularly its Direct to Consumer (DTC) segment which grew 21% on a constant currency basis, continues to pay off, contributing to strong demand across all major geographies.
Financial Highlights
49 data points| Revenue | $8.41B |
| Cost of Revenue | $4.42B |
| Gross Profit | $4.00B |
| SG&A Expenses | $2.58B |
| Net Income | $1.18B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.69 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.67 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.71B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.75B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues grew 5% to $8.4 billion, with a stronger 14% growth on a constant currency basis, signaling robust underlying demand.
- 2Net income increased by 23% to $1.179 billion, and diluted EPS grew by 23% to $1.34, showcasing improved profitability.
- 3Gross margin expanded by 90 basis points to 47.5%, driven by higher average net selling prices and growth in the higher-margin DTC business.
- 4The Direct to Consumer (DTC) channel demonstrated strong performance, with revenues up 21% on a constant currency basis, now representing 24% of total NIKE Brand revenues.
- 5Futures orders for NIKE Brand footwear and apparel (September 2015-January 2016) were up 9% reported and 17% excluding currency, indicating positive future revenue outlook.
- 6The effective tax rate decreased to 18.4% from 21.7% year-over-year, primarily due to a higher proportion of earnings from lower-taxed international operations.
- 7NIKE repurchased approximately $588 million of its common stock in the quarter as part of its ongoing $8 billion share repurchase program.