Nike Shares Plunge 55% as New CEO Implements 'Win Now' Strategy
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 11h ago
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- Significant Stock Decline: Nike's stock has plummeted 55% since January 2021, currently trading 63% below its peak, indicating a pessimistic market outlook that necessitates a strategic reassessment by the company.
- Strategic Transformation Challenges: New CEO Elliott Hill, who took office in October 2024, has implemented a 'Win Now' strategy focusing on product innovation and improving relationships with wholesale accounts to address post-pandemic consumer behavior shifts and increased competition.
- Poor Financial Outlook: Analysts project Nike's revenue to reach $46.7 billion in fiscal 2026, reflecting a modest 0.9% year-over-year increase, while earnings per share are expected to decline by 28%, highlighting ongoing pressures and uncertainties facing the company.
- Brand Strength and Market Share: Despite challenges, Nike retains a strong brand asset and global market share, with the resources to invest in marketing and R&D, suggesting potential for recovery over the next five years that could attract long-term investors' interest.
Analyst Views on NKE
Wall Street analysts forecast NKE stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NKE is 85.60 USD with a low forecast of 68.00 USD and a high forecast of 120.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
28 Analyst Rating
19 Buy
9 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 65.260
Low
68.00
Averages
85.60
High
120.00
Current: 65.260
Low
68.00
Averages
85.60
High
120.00
About NKE
NIKE, Inc. is engaged in the designing, marketing and distributing of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories and services for sports and fitness activities. The Company's operating segments include North America; Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA); Greater China; and Asia Pacific & Latin America (APLA). It sells a line of equipment and accessories under the NIKE Brand name, including bags, socks, sport balls, eyewear, timepieces, digital devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment and other equipment designed for sports activities. It also designs products specifically for the Jordan Brand and Converse. The Jordan Brand designs, distributes and licenses athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories predominantly focused on basketball performance and culture using the Jumpman trademark. The Company also designs, distributes and licenses casual sneakers, apparel and accessories under the Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron and Jack Purcell trademarks.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
