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Nov 30, 2020

Nike Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Nike reported strong Q2 2021 results driven by digital growth and disciplined marketplace management.

Key Takeaways

NIKE, Inc. reported a 9 percent increase in revenue to $11.2 billion, with diluted earnings per share up 11 percent to $0.78. The growth was driven by strong NIKE Brand digital sales, which increased 84 percent. Inventories declined 2 percent, returning to healthy levels globally.

NIKE's second-quarter revenue grew by 9 percent to $11.2 billion, or 7 percent on a currency-neutral basis.

NIKE Direct sales increased by 32 percent, and NIKE Brand digital sales surged by 84 percent.

Diluted earnings per share rose by 11 percent to $0.78.

Gross margin decreased by 90 basis points to 43.1 percent.

Total Revenue
$11.2B
Previous year: $10.3B
+8.9%
EPS
$0.78
Previous year: $0.7
+11.4%
Gross Margin
43.1%
Previous year: 44%
-2.0%
Demand Creation Expense
$729M
Previous year: $881M
-17.3%
Operating Overhead Expense
$2.54B
Previous year: $2.44B
+3.9%
Gross Profit
$4.85B
Previous year: $4.54B
+6.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$8.64B
Previous year: $3.07B
+181.3%
Free Cash Flow
$2.31B
Previous year: $674M
+242.0%
Total Assets
$34.8B
Previous year: $26.6B
+31.0%

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Nike Revenue by Segment

Nike Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

NIKE is focused on accelerating its Consumer Direct Acceleration strategy and fueling sustainable, long-term growth and profitability.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income