NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Results

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NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) reported fiscal 2024 Q2 results with $13.4 billion in revenues, up 1% on a reported basis and down 1% on a currency-neutral basis. Gross margin increased to 44.6%, and diluted earnings per share rose to $1.03. The company announced an enterprise initiative to accelerate growth and deliver up to $2 billion in cost savings over the next three years.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Reviewing the recent financial results from NIKE, Inc., the reported revenue increase of 1 percent to $13.4 billion, albeit modest, signals resilience in a challenging economic environment. The company's strategic pricing actions, which contributed to a gross margin increase of 170 basis points to 44.6 percent, reflect a successful navigation through inflationary pressures and volatile currency exchange rates. It is noteworthy that such margin expansion is occurring despite higher product input costs, which many companies struggle with.

The diluted earnings per share (EPS) increase of 21 percent is a robust indicator of profitability and efficiency gains. Investors should consider the potential implications of the planned cost savings of up to $2 billion over the next three years, as this could lead to improved operational efficiency and margins. However, the associated restructuring charges, estimated between $400 million to $450 million, will impact short-term earnings and should be monitored closely.

NIKE's commitment to returning value to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, highlighted by a 9 percent increase in dividends and $1.2 billion spent on share repurchases, underscores the company's financial strength and confidence in its growth trajectory.

Industry Analyst

The landscape of the global sportswear market is competitive and NIKE's digital sales growth and direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategy are critical components of its market position. The reported 4 percent increase in NIKE Direct revenues and 1 percent growth on a currency-neutral basis in digital sales may seem modest but are indicative of a strategic shift toward more profitable sales channels. This shift is especially relevant as wholesale revenues declined, underscoring the importance of a strong DTC presence.

Inventory levels, down 14 percent from the previous year, suggest that NIKE is effectively managing supply chain challenges and aligning their inventory with market demand, which is crucial for maintaining healthy margins and reducing the risk of markdowns.

Regarding regional performance, the flat revenue growth on a currency-neutral basis for the NIKE Brand, with variations across geographies, points to the nuanced nature of global demand. The decline in Converse revenues in North America and Europe, contrasted with growth in Asia, illustrates the diverse market dynamics and the need for tailored regional strategies.

Economist

NIKE's financial performance must be contextualized within the broader economic environment, characterized by fluctuating currency exchange rates and inflationary pressures. The company's ability to increase gross margins in this context suggests effective cost management and pricing strategies. However, the currency-neutral basis figures indicate that when accounting for currency fluctuations, revenue growth is less pronounced, reflecting the impact of global economic volatility on multinational corporations.

The proactive measures to deliver cost savings and streamline operations could be seen as a response to anticipated economic headwinds and a softer revenue outlook for the second half of the fiscal year. These initiatives may enhance NIKE's agility and ability to adapt to changing market conditions. Nevertheless, investors should be aware of the potential risks associated with such restructuring, including the impact on employee morale and the execution risk of operational changes.

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported fiscal 2024 financial results for its second quarter ended November 30, 2023.

• Second quarter revenues were $13.4 billion, up 1 percent on a reported basis compared to the prior year and down 1 percent on a currency-neutral basis*
• NIKE Direct revenues were $5.7 billion, up 6 percent on a reported basis and up 4 percent on a currency-neutral basis
• NIKE Brand Digital sales increased 4 percent on a reported basis and 1 percent on a currency-neutral basis
• Wholesale revenues were $7.1 billion, down 2 percent on a reported basis and down 3 percent on a currency-neutral basis
• Gross margin increased 170 basis points to 44.6 percent
• Diluted earnings per share was $1.03 for the second quarter, up 21 percent
• NIKE, Inc. is announcing an enterprise initiative to accelerate future growth while building a faster, more efficient Nike**

“Our Q2 results demonstrated how we are getting back on our front foot in our key areas of innovation and growth,” said John Donahoe, President & CEO, NIKE, Inc. “This quarter showed strong execution by our team as we focus on our winning formula of innovative product, distinctive storytelling and differentiated marketplace experiences.”**

Matthew Friend, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, NIKE, Inc. said, “NIKE’s second-quarter financial performance was a turning point in driving more profitable growth. As we look ahead to a softer second-half revenue outlook, we remain focused on strong gross margin execution and disciplined cost management.”**

The Company is identifying opportunities to deliver up to $2 billion in cumulative cost savings over the next three years. Areas of potential savings include simplifying our product assortment, increasing automation and use of technology, streamlining our organization, and leveraging our scale to drive greater efficiency.**

A majority of these savings will be invested to fuel future growth, accelerate innovation at speed and scale, and drive greater long-term profitability.**

As part of this commitment, the Company is taking steps to streamline the organization, which is expected to result in pre-tax restructuring charges of approximately $400 million to $450 million that will largely be recognized in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, primarily associated with employee severance costs. Revised guidance will be provided on the conference call.**

“We see an outstanding opportunity to drive long-term profitable growth,” said Donahoe. “Today we are embracing a company-wide journey to invest in our areas of greatest potential, increase the pace of our innovation, and accelerate our agility and responsiveness.”**

Second Quarter Income Statement Review

• Revenues for NIKE, Inc. increased 1 percent to $13.4 billion compared to the prior year and decreased 1 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
  • Revenues for the NIKE Brand were $12.9 billion, up 1 percent compared to the prior year and flat on a currency-neutral basis, as currency-neutral growth in APLA and Greater China was offset by declines in North America and EMEA.
  • Revenues for Converse were $519 million, down 11 percent compared to the prior year and down 13 percent on a currency-neutral basis, due to declines in North America and Europe, partially offset by growth in Asia.
• Gross margin increased 170 basis points to 44.6 percent, primarily driven by strategic pricing actions and lower ocean freight rates, partially offset by unfavorable changes in net foreign currency exchange rates and higher product input costs.
• Selling and administrative expense increased 1 percent to $4.1 billion.
  • Demand creation expense was $1.1 billion, up 1 percent, reflecting an increase in marketing expense.
  • Operating overhead expense was $3.0 billion, flat compared to the prior year as increases in NIKE Direct variable costs were offset by lower technology spend and wage-related expenses.
• The effective tax rate was 17.9 percent compared to 19.3 percent for the same period last year.
• Net income was $1.6 billion, up 19 percent, and Diluted earnings per share was $1.03, increasing 21 percent.

November 30, 2023 Balance Sheet Review

• Inventories for NIKE, Inc. were $8.0 billion, down 14 percent compared to the prior year, reflecting a decrease in units.
• Cash and equivalents and short-term investments were $9.9 billion, down approximately $0.7 billion from last year, as cash generated by operations was more than offset by share repurchases, cash dividends, capital expenditures and bond repayment.

Shareholder Returns

NIKE continues to have a strong track record of investing to fuel growth and consistently increasing returns to shareholders, including 22 consecutive years of increasing dividend payouts. In the second quarter, NIKE returned approximately $1.7 billion to shareholders, including:

• Dividends of $523 million, up 9 percent from the prior year.
• Share repurchases of $1.2 billion, reflecting 11.9 million shares retired as part of the Company’s four-year, $18 billion program approved by the Board of Directors in June 2022. As of November 30, 2023, a total of 65.9 million shares have been repurchased under the program for a total of approximately $7.1 billion.

Conference Call

NIKE, Inc. management will host a conference call beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. PT on December 21, 2023, to review fiscal second quarter results. The conference call will be broadcast live via the Internet and can be accessed at https://investors.nike.com. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archived version will be available at the same location through approximately 9:00 p.m. PT, January 11, 2024.

About NIKE, Inc.

NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Converse, a wholly-owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brand, designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, NIKE, Inc.’s earnings releases and other financial information are available on the Internet at https://investors.nike.com. Individuals can also visit https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom and follow @NIKE.

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See additional information in the accompanying Divisional Revenues table regarding this non-GAAP financial measure.

**

The marked paragraphs contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the risk that NIKE is not able to identify opportunities to deliver anticipated cost savings, risks related to the preliminary nature of the estimate of the charges to be incurred in connection with the enterprise initiative, which is subject to change as NIKE refines the estimate over time, risks related to any delays in the timing for implementing the initiative or potential disruptions to NIKE’s business or operations as it executes on the initiative, and other factors that may cause NIKE to be unable to achieve the expected benefits of the initiative, as well as the risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in reports filed by NIKE with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K.

NIKE, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
		THREE MONTHS ENDED								%			SIX MONTHS ENDED								%
(In millions, except per share data)		11/30/2023				11/30/2022				Change			11/30/2023				11/30/2022				Change
Revenues		$	13,388			$	13,315			1	%		$	26,327			$	26,002			1	%
Cost of sales			7,417				7,604			-2	%			14,636				14,676			0	%
Gross profit			5,971				5,711			5	%			11,691				11,326			3	%
Gross margin			44.6	%			42.9	%						44.4	%			43.6	%
Demand creation expense			1,114				1,102			1	%			2,183				2,045			7	%
Operating overhead expense			3,032				3,022			0	%			6,079				5,999			1	%
Total selling and administrative expense			4,146				4,124			1	%			8,262				8,044			3	%
% of revenues			31.0	%			31.0	%						31.4	%			30.9	%
Interest expense (income), net			(22	)			16			—				(56	)			29			—
Other (income) expense, net			(75	)			(79	)		—				(85	)			(225	)		—
Income before income taxes			1,922				1,650			16	%			3,570				3,478			3	%
Income tax expense			344				319			8	%			542				679			-20	%
Effective tax rate			17.9	%			19.3	%						15.2	%			19.5	%
NET INCOME		$	1,578			$	1,331			19	%		$	3,028			$	2,799			8	%
Earnings per common share:
Basic		$	1.04			$	0.85			22	%		$	1.99			$	1.79			11	%
Diluted		$	1.03			$	0.85			21	%		$	1.97			$	1.77			11	%
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic			1,520.8				1,559.0							1,524.6				1,563.1
Diluted			1,532.1				1,572.4							1,537.7				1,579.1
Dividends declared per common share		$	0.370			$	0.340						$	0.710			$	0.645

NIKE, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
		November 30,				November 30,
(Dollars in millions)		2023				2022				% Change
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents		$	7,919			$	6,490			22	%
Short-term investments			2,008				4,131			-51	%
Accounts receivable, net			4,782				5,437			-12	%
Inventories			7,979				9,326			-14	%
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			1,943				2,063			-6	%
Total current assets			24,631				27,447			-10	%
Property, plant and equipment, net			5,153				4,854			6	%
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net			2,943				2,809			5	%
Identifiable intangible assets, net			269				280			-4	%
Goodwill			281				281			0	%
Deferred income taxes and other assets			3,926				3,976			-1	%
TOTAL ASSETS		$	37,203			$	39,647			-6	%
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt		$	—			$	500			-100	%
Notes payable			6				7			-14	%
Accounts payable			2,709				2,810			-4	%
Current portion of operating lease liabilities			456				426			7	%
Accrued liabilities			5,470				6,020			-9	%
Income taxes payable			358				436			-18	%
Total current liabilities			8,999				10,199			-12	%
Long-term debt			8,930				8,924			0	%
Operating lease liabilities			2,785				2,668			4	%
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities			2,343				2,584			-9	%
Redeemable preferred stock			—				—			—
Shareholders’ equity			14,146				15,272			-7	%
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY		$	37,203			$	39,647			-6	%

NIKE, Inc.
DIVISIONAL REVENUES
(Unaudited)
													% Change Excluding														% Change Excluding
		THREE MONTHS ENDED								%			Currency			SIX MONTHS ENDED								%			Currency
(Dollars in millions)		11/30/2023				11/30/2022				Change			Changes1			11/30/2023				11/30/2022				Change			Changes1
North America
Footwear		$	3,757			$	3,963			-5	%		-5	%		$	7,490			$	7,768			-4	%		-3	%
Apparel			1,668				1,685			-1	%		-1	%			3,147				3,179			-1	%		-1	%
Equipment			200				182			10	%		10	%			411				393			5	%		5	%
Total			5,625				5,830			-4	%		-3	%			11,048				11,340			-3	%		-2	%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Footwear			2,186				2,063			6	%		1	%			4,446				4,075			9	%		6	%
Apparel			1,200				1,281			-6	%		-10	%			2,337				2,434			-4	%		-7	%
Equipment			181				145			25	%		18	%			394				313			26	%		21	%
Total			3,567				3,489			2	%		-3	%			7,177				6,822			5	%		2	%
Greater China
Footwear			1,361				1,370			-1	%		3	%			2,648				2,603			2	%		7	%
Apparel			469				393			19	%		24	%			870				767			13	%		19	%
Equipment			33				25			32	%		36	%			80				74			8	%		12	%
Total			1,863				1,788			4	%		8	%			3,598				3,444			4	%		10	%
Asia Pacific & Latin America
Footwear			1,303				1,108			18	%		15	%			2,444				2,172			13	%		11	%
Apparel			437				435			0	%		-2	%			808				848			-5	%		-5	%
Equipment			65				56			16	%		15	%			125				114			10	%		9	%
Total			1,805				1,599			13	%		10	%			3,377				3,134			8	%		7	%
Global Brand Divisions2			12				18			-33	%		-41	%			25				32			-22	%		-25	%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND			12,872				12,724			1	%		0	%			25,225				24,772			2	%		2	%
Converse			519				586			-11	%		-13	%			1,107				1,229			-10	%		-11	%
Corporate3			(3	)			5			—			—				(5	)			1			—			—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES		$	13,388			$	13,315			1	%		-1	%		$	26,327			$	26,002			1	%		1	%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND
Footwear		$	8,607			$	8,504			1	%		0	%		$	17,028			$	16,618			2	%		2	%
Apparel			3,774				3,794			-1	%		-2	%			7,162				7,228			-1	%		-1	%
Equipment			479				408			17	%		15	%			1,010				894			13	%		12	%
Global Brand Divisions2			12				18			-33	%		-41	%			25				32			-22	%		-25	%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUES		$	12,872			$	12,724			1	%		0	%		$	25,225			$	24,772			2	%		2	%
1 The percent change has been calculated using actual exchange rates in use during the comparative prior year period and is provided to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends by excluding the impact of translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. Management uses this non-GAAP financial measure when evaluating the Company's performance, including when making financial and operating decisions. Additionally, management believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides investors with additional financial information that should be considered when assessing the Company’s underlying business performance and trends. References to this measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
2 Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
3 Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through the Company’s central foreign exchange risk management program.

NIKE, Inc.
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES1
(Unaudited)
		THREE MONTHS ENDED								%			SIX MONTHS ENDED								%
(Dollars in millions)		11/30/2023				11/30/2022				Change			11/30/2023				11/30/2022				Change
North America		$	1,526			$	1,497			2	%		$	2,960			$	2,874			3	%
Europe, Middle East & Africa			927				990			-6	%			1,857				1,965			-5	%
Greater China			514				511			1	%			1,039				1,052			-1	%
Asia Pacific & Latin America			521				485			7	%			935				985			-5	%
Global Brand Divisions2			(1,168	)			(1,226	)		5	%			(2,373	)			(2,413	)		2	%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND1			2,320				2,257			3	%			4,418				4,463			-1	%
Converse			115				153			-25	%			282				362			-22	%
Corporate3			(535	)			(744	)		28	%			(1,186	)			(1,318	)		10	%
TOTAL NIKE, INC. EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES1			1,900				1,666			14	%			3,514				3,507			0	%
EBIT margin1			14.2	%			12.5	%						13.3	%			13.5	%
Interest expense (income), net			(22	)			16			—				(56	)			29			—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		$	1,922			$	1,650			16	%		$	3,570			$	3,478			3	%
1 The Company evaluates the performance of individual operating segments based on earnings before interest and taxes (commonly referred to as "EBIT"), which represents Net income before Interest expense (income), net and Income tax expense. Total NIKE Brand EBIT, Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT and EBIT margin are considered non-GAAP financial measures. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures when evaluating the Company's performance, including when making financial and operating decisions. Additionally, management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with additional financial information that should be considered when assessing the Company’s underlying business performance and trends. EBIT margin is calculated as total NIKE, Inc. EBIT divided by total NIKE, Inc. Revenues. References to EBIT and EBIT margin should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
2 Global Brand Divisions primarily represent demand creation and operating overhead expense, including product creation and design expenses that are centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE Direct global digital operations and enterprise technology. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
3 Corporate consists primarily of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with centrally managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to the Company’s corporate headquarters; unallocated insurance, benefit and compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency gains and losses, including certain hedge gains and losses.

 

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FAQ

What were NIKE, Inc.'s (NYSE:NKE) fiscal 2024 Q2 revenues?

NIKE, Inc. reported $13.4 billion in revenues for fiscal 2024 Q2, up 1% on a reported basis and down 1% on a currency-neutral basis.

What was the gross margin for NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) in fiscal 2024 Q2?

NIKE, Inc.'s gross margin increased to 44.6% in fiscal 2024 Q2.

What was the diluted earnings per share for NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) in fiscal 2024 Q2?

NIKE, Inc.'s diluted earnings per share rose to $1.03 in fiscal 2024 Q2.

What enterprise initiative did NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) announce?

NIKE, Inc. announced an enterprise initiative to accelerate growth and deliver up to $2 billion in cost savings over the next three years.

When will NIKE, Inc.'s (NYSE:NKE) conference call to review fiscal second quarter results take place?

NIKE, Inc. management will host a conference call at approximately 2:00 p.m. PT on December 21, 2023, to review fiscal second quarter results.