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Nike Slips as Greater China Falls 26% and Converse Drops 28% in Q1

Nike's Q1 revenue fell 4% to $11.21B, with Greater China and Converse down 26% and 28% respectively. EPS beat estimates at $0.48. Management guided fiscal 2027 revenue down by a high single digit rate, with adjusted EPS of $1.15 to $1.35. Moody's moved its outlook to negative, and the stock trades above the average analyst target of $36.50.

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Published Oct 24, 2026, 8:59 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$NKEBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The guidance downgrade and Moody's negative outlook introduce fresh downside risk despite the recap nature of the earnings numbers.

02

Market read

Nike's lower guidance and rating downgrade may trigger short‑term price pressure and affect consumer discretionary sentiment.

03

What to watch

Potential upside from Pace cost savings materializing after 2029 is not reflected in current guidance.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 2/10Timing: none

Background

Nike's Q1 results were released on Oct 1; this article recaps those numbers and adds new guidance and rating changes.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$NKEBearishHigh confidence
Context

Nike reported Q1 revenue down 4% and guidance for fiscal 2027 revenue decline, with Moody's outlook turned negative.

Expected impact

likely pressure as market prices in lower revenue outlook and rating downgrade

Evidence & confidence

Earnings already released, but fresh guidance and rating change provide new downside catalyst.

Market effects

Sector

Footwear and apparel sector may see broader scrutiny on China exposure.

Regional

Greater China sales slump could weigh on other consumer stocks with China exposure.

Global

Limited to consumer discretionary investors.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Some investors may view the margin improvement and cost‑saving plan as a longer‑term upside catalyst.

Key entities

  • company
    Nike

    Global athletic apparel and footwear maker.

  • rating_agency
    Moody's

    Downgraded Nike's outlook to negative.

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