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Nike's Bumpy Road to Recovery

USAFriday, June 27, 2025
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Nike's shares surged over 10% after hours, despite reporting some of its worst results in years. Investors are optimistic about the company's new strategies.

Leadership and New Strategies

  • Elliott Hill, Nike's CEO, returned from retirement to lead the company.
  • New focus on sports products, particularly running shoes, which saw a significant sales increase.
  • This is crucial as other brands have been gaining market share in this area.

Challenges Ahead

  • Profits dropped by 86% compared to the same period last year.
  • Sales expected to decline in the next quarter.
  • Blamed on past focus on direct-to-consumer sales and fashion trends.
  • Higher costs due to new tariffs, leading to production shifts out of China.

Financial Performance

  • Revenue: $11.1 billion, better than expected but the lowest since 2022.
  • CEO admitted results are below Nike's usual standards.
  • Hope for improvement with new strategies in place.

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