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NIKE, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Dec 19, 2024)

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Earnings & Results·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed December 19, 2024
Period End
December 19, 2024
Security
NKE
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K113

NKE filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 113 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · Jun ’21Jun ’21
  2. Leadership change8-K · May ’23May ’23
  3. Restructuring8-K · Oct ’26Oct ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed December 19, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

NIKE, Inc. reported fiscal 2025 second-quarter results (quarter ended November 30, 2024) that fell short of prior-year levels across most key metrics.

Revenues were $12.4 billiona, down 8% reported and down 9% currency-neutral, with declines across all geographies. NIKE Direct fell 13% (NIKE Brand Digital down 21%), wholesale declined 3%, and Converse dropped 17%. Gross margin contracted 100 basis points to 43.6%, driven by higher discounts and channel mix, partially offset by lower product input and logistics costs.

Net income fell 26% to $1.2 billionb and diluted EPS fell 24% to $0.78. Management characterized results as 'largely met our expectations' and emphasized a repositioning under new CEO Elliott Hill, who is prioritizing a return to sport-focused product and brand momentum. Balance sheet and capital allocation remained solid but show pressure.

Inventories were flat at $8.0 billionc, while cash and short-term investments declined about $0.2 billion to $9.8 billion as operating cash flow was outweighed by buybacks, dividends and capex. NIKE returned roughly $1.6 billion to shareholders in the quarter, including $557 million in dividends (up 7%, extending 23 consecutive years of dividend increases) and $1.1 billion in share repurchases under the four-year, $18 billion program. Total selling and administrative expense fell 3% to $4.0 billion, though demand creation rose 1%, and the effective tax rate was 17.9%.

For investors, the key takeaways are the magnitude of the top-line decline, continued margin compression from discounting and channel mix shifts, and the leadership team's pledge to reposition the business. The filing itself is a results release furnished under Item 2.02 and contains no new guidance or disclosure of material events beyond the quarterly financials.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Revenue declined 8% reported (9% currency-neutral) to $12.4 billion, with weakness across all geographies and Converse down 17%.
  2. NIKE Direct revenue fell 13% to $5.0 billion, driven by a 21% decline in NIKE Brand Digital; wholesale fell 3% to $6.9 billion.
  3. Gross margin contracted 100 basis points to 43.6%, reflecting higher discounts and unfavorable channel mix, partly offset by lower input and logistics costs.
  4. Net income fell 26% to $1.16 billion and diluted EPS fell 24% to $0.78.
  5. Selling and administrative expense decreased 3% to $4.0 billion, with operating overhead down 5% and demand creation up 1%.
  6. Inventories were flat at $8.0 billion, while cash and short-term investments fell about $0.2 billion to $9.8 billion.
  7. NIKE returned about $1.6 billion to shareholders in the quarter ($557 million dividends and $1.1 billion buybacks), extending 23 consecutive years of dividend increases.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How did NIKE's revenue perform in the second quarter of fiscal 2025?

    Revenue was $12.4 billion, down 8% on a reported basis and down 9% on a currency-neutral basis. Declines occurred in every geography, with NIKE Direct down 13%, wholesale down 3%, and Converse down 17%.

  2. Why did gross margin decline?

    Gross margin fell 100 basis points to 43.6%, primarily due to higher promotional discounts and changes in channel mix. Lower product input costs and reduced warehousing and logistics costs partially offset these pressures.

  3. Is NIKE still returning cash to shareholders despite weaker results?

    Yes. In the quarter NIKE returned about $1.6 billion, including $557 million in dividends (up 7%) and $1.1 billion in share repurchases. Cumulative buybacks under the $18 billion four-year program reached about $11.3 billion through November 30, 2024.

  4. What did management say about the outlook and strategy?

    The filing contains no formal forward guidance. CEO Elliott Hill said the company is taking immediate action to reposition the business and return sport to the center of its brand, while CFO Matthew Friend said results largely met expectations and the company is making progress shifting its portfolio.

  5. How is the balance sheet positioned?

    Cash and short-term investments totaled $9.8 billion, down about $0.2 billion year over year, and inventories were steady at $8.0 billion. Long-term debt was $8.0 billion, with an additional $1.0 billion current portion coming due.

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