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With a market cap of $117 billion, NIKE, Inc. (NKE) is a global leader in the design, development, marketing, and sale of athletic and casual footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories for men, women, and children. The company operates a powerful portfolio of brands, including Nike, Jordan, and Converse, with a strong global presence across North America, EMEA, Greater China, and the Asia Pacific.
Analysts predict the Beaverton, Oregon-based company to report an EPS of $0.27 in Q1 2026, down 61.4% from $0.70 in the year-ago quarter. However, it has surpassed Wall Street's earnings estimates in the last quarters.
For fiscal 2026, analysts forecast NIKE to report an EPS of $1.67, a decline of 22.7% from $2.16 in fiscal 2025. Nevertheless, EPS is anticipated to grow 55.1% year-over-year to $2.59 in fiscal 2027.
Shares of NIKE have gained 7.9% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming both the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 17.1% return and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLY) 21.9% increase over the period.
Nike stock climbed 15.2% following its Q4 2025 results on Jun. 26, with EPS of $0.14 and sales of $11.1 billion, topping the forecasts. Despite a 12% year-over-year sales decline and an 86% drop in EPS, investors were encouraged by signs of a turnaround and strong forward guidance, including strategic supply chain shifts to reduce tariff exposure. Nike’s plan to lower its China footwear imports from 16% to single digits and mitigate up to $1 billion in added costs through supply chain optimization and pricing strategies further boosted investor confidence.
Analysts' consensus view on NKE stock is moderately optimistic, with a "Moderate Buy" rating overall. Among 35 analysts covering the stock, 14 recommend "Strong Buy," three give "Moderate Buy," 16 indicate “Hold,” and two advise "Strong Sell." As of writing, the stock is trading above the average analyst price target of $76.68.
