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Nov 30, 2023

Nike Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Nike's Q2 2024 results demonstrated a return to focusing on innovation and growth, with strong execution and a turning point in driving more profitable growth.

Key Takeaways

NIKE, Inc. reported a 1% increase in revenues to $13.4 billion for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024. Diluted earnings per share increased by 21% to $1.03, and the gross margin improved by 170 basis points to 44.6%. The company is also initiating an enterprise initiative to accelerate future growth and efficiency, expecting up to $2 billion in cumulative cost savings over the next three years.

Second quarter revenues increased 1% to $13.4 billion.

NIKE Direct revenues were up 6%, while NIKE Brand Digital sales increased 4%.

Gross margin improved by 170 basis points to 44.6%.

Diluted earnings per share increased 21% to $1.03.

Total Revenue
$13.4B
Previous year: $13.3B
+0.5%
EPS
$1.03
Previous year: $0.85
+21.2%
Gross Margin
44.6%
Previous year: 42.9%
+4.0%
Demand Creation Expense
$1.11B
Previous year: $1.1B
+1.1%
Operating Overhead Expense
$3.03B
Previous year: $3.02B
+0.3%
Gross Profit
$5.97B
Previous year: $5.71B
+4.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$7.92B
Previous year: $6.49B
+22.0%
Free Cash Flow
$2.61B
Previous year: $765M
+241.4%
Total Assets
$37.2B
Previous year: $39.6B
-6.2%

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Forward Guidance

NIKE is embarking on a company-wide journey to invest in areas of greatest potential, increase the pace of innovation, and accelerate agility and responsiveness, with revised guidance to be provided on the conference call.

Positive Outlook

  • Focusing on innovation and growth.
  • Driving more profitable growth.
  • Identifying opportunities to deliver up to $2 billion in cumulative cost savings over the next three years.
  • Investing a majority of cost savings to fuel future growth and accelerate innovation.
  • Streamlining the organization to increase efficiency.

Challenges Ahead

  • Softer second-half revenue outlook.
  • Expected pre-tax restructuring charges of approximately $400 million to $450 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024.
  • Potential risks and uncertainties related to achieving the expected benefits of the enterprise initiative.
  • Possible delays in implementing the initiative or potential disruptions to NIKE’s business or operations.
  • Unfavorable changes in net foreign currency exchange rates and higher product input costs.

Revenue & Expenses

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