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Nike's Q1 Revenue Falls 4%, Missing Estimates; Greater China Sales Plunge 22%

Nike (NKE) reported Q1 revenue of $11.21B, down 4% YoY, missing estimates. Greater China sales fell 22%. CEO Elliott Hill mentioned challenges in China and introduced the 'Pace' transformation program. Full-year revenue is expected to decline by a high-single-digit percentage, with adjusted EPS guidance of $1.15 to $1.35, below analyst projections. Shares dropped 2% in after-hours trading.

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Published Oct 2, 2026, 12:25 AM UTC
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Primary signal
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Bearish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$NKEBearishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings miss and weak guidance are likely to keep the stock under pressure, especially given the already significant YTD decline.

02

Market read

Nike's earnings and guidance are a primary driver for consumer discretionary sentiment and may influence related apparel stocks.

03

What to watch

The new CFO and upcoming capital markets day may provide clarity on execution, offering upside potential.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after-hours today

Background

Nike's Q1 results for fiscal 2027 show a 4% revenue decline and a 22% sales drop in Greater China, with guidance now a high‑single‑digit revenue decline and EPS $1.15‑$1.35.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Nike reported Q1 revenue miss and lowered full-year guidance, causing a 2% after‑hours drop.

Expected impact

likely downside as the market prices in the lower revenue outlook and weaker China sales.

Evidence & confidence

The earnings release includes fresh revenue and guidance numbers that are materially below consensus, and the stock already reacted with a 2% drop.

Market effects

Sector

Athletic apparel sector may see broader weakness as Nike's China slump highlights demand challenges.

Regional

Greater China apparel stocks could face pressure amid the 22% sales decline.

Global

Nike's guidance may temper optimism in consumer discretionary indices.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the transformation program accelerates cost cuts, the stock could rebound on longer‑term margins.

Key entities

  • Company
    Nike

    Global sportswear manufacturer (ticker NKE).

  • Executive
    Elliott Hill

    Nike President and CEO.

  • Executive
    David Denton

    New CFO of Nike.

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