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Feb 28, 2023

Nike Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Nike's Q3 2023 results reflected strong revenue growth but a decrease in gross margin and earnings per share.

Key Takeaways

Nike reported a 14% increase in revenue to $12.4 billion, driven by strong performance in NIKE Direct and wholesale. However, gross margin decreased due to higher markdowns and unfavorable currency exchange rates, leading to an 11% decrease in net income to $1.2 billion and a 9% decrease in diluted earnings per share to $0.79.

NIKE's revenues increased by 14% to $12.4 billion, or 19% on a currency-neutral basis.

NIKE Direct sales rose by 17%, and NIKE Brand Digital sales increased by 20%.

Gross margin decreased by 330 basis points to 43.3% due to higher markdowns and unfavorable currency exchange rates.

Diluted earnings per share decreased by 9% to $0.79.

Total Revenue
$12.4B
Previous year: $10.9B
+14.0%
EPS
$0.79
Previous year: $0.87
-9.2%
Gross Margin
43.3%
Previous year: 46.6%
-7.1%
Demand Creation Expense
$923M
Previous year: $854M
+8.1%
Operating Overhead Expense
$3.04B
Previous year: $2.58B
+17.5%
Gross Profit
$5.37B
Previous year: $5.07B
+6.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$6.96B
Previous year: $8.7B
-20.1%
Free Cash Flow
$2.03B
Previous year: $15M
+13433.3%
Total Assets
$38.3B
Previous year: $38.6B
-0.7%

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Forward Guidance

NIKE anticipates continued growth and profitability through its Consumer Direct Acceleration strategy, focusing on product innovation, consumer relationships, and digital advantages.

Positive Outlook

  • Compelling product innovation driving consumer demand.
  • Deepening relationships with consumers for brand loyalty.
  • Leveraging digital advantages to fuel brand momentum.
  • Positioning for sustainable and more profitable growth.
  • Strong execution creating separation in the marketplace.

Challenges Ahead

  • Volatility in the market impacting financial performance.
  • Risks and uncertainties detailed in reports filed with the SEC.
  • Potential for actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements.
  • Unfavorable changes in net foreign currency exchange rates.
  • Elevated freight and logistics costs.

Revenue & Expenses

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