Fashion
US’ Nike Q1 FY26 revenues edge up, profits drop 31%
The gross margin contracted 320 basis points (bps) to 42.2 per cent, reflecting higher discounts, channel mix, and increased tariffs in North America. Selling and administrative expenses decreased 1 per cent to $4.0 billion, while demand creation expense fell 3 per cent to $1.2 billion due to lower brand marketing. Operating overhead remained flat at $2.8 billion.
Nike Inc has reported revenue of $11.7 billion in Q1 FY26, up 1 per cent YoY, though currency-neutral revenue slipped 1 per cent.
Nike Brand rose 2 per cent, while direct fell 4 per cent and wholesale gained 7 per cent.
Converse dropped 27 per cent.
Net income fell 31 per cent to $727 million, with EPS down 30 per cent.
Margins weakened amid tariffs and discounts.
Nike Brand revenues were $11.4 billion, up 2 per cent reported and flat on a currency-neutral basis, with growth in North America offset by a decline in Greater China. Nike direct revenues fell 4 per cent to $4.5 billion, driven by a 12 per cent decline in digital sales and a 1 per cent drop in Nike-owned retail stores. Wholesale revenues rose 7 per cent to $6.8 billion, with a 5 per cent gain currency neutral. Converse revenues plunged 27 per cent to $366 million, reflecting declines across all territories, Nike said in a press release.
The company posted a net income of $727 million, down 31 per cent, with diluted earnings per share falling 30 per cent to $0.49. The effective tax rate rose to 21.1 per cent from 19.6 per cent last year.
Region-wise, North America saw an increase in its revenue of 4 per cent, led by apparel and equipment. Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) saw a rise of 6 per cent, driven by footwear and apparel. Greater China was down 9 per cent, reflecting an 11 per cent drop in footwear. Asia Pacific and Latin America went up 2 per cent, boosted by apparel sales.
The company’s inventories declined 2 per cent to $8.1 billion, reflecting fewer units but higher costs from tariffs. Cash, equivalents, and short-term investments fell to $8.6 billion, down $1.7 billion due to dividends, share repurchases, bond repayments, and capital spending, added the release.
“This quarter Nike drove progress through our Win Now actions in our priority areas of North America, Wholesale, and Running,” said Elliott Hill, president and CEO at Nike, Inc. “While we are getting wins under our belt, we still have work ahead to get all sports, geographies, and channels on a similar path as we manage a dynamic operating environment. I am confident that we have the right focus in Win Now and that our new alignment in the Sport Offense will be the key to maximising Nike, Inc’s complete portfolio over the long-term.”
“I am encouraged by the momentum we generated in the quarter, but progress will not be linear as dimensions of our business recover on different timelines,” said Matthew Friend, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Nike, Inc. “While we navigate several external headwinds, our teams are focused on executing against what we can control.”
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)
The package establishes a modern framework for both sides, enabling frictionless access to a market of 460 million consumers in key sectors, delivering economic benefits to both parties.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Swiss President Guy Parmelin yesterday signed a broad package of agreements aimed at deepening and expanding EU-Switzerland ties.
By aligning standards and rules in closely integrated areas, it will provide legal certainty, simplify trade in goods like medical devices and food products, and ease cross-border supply for businesses on both sides.
By aligning standards and rules in closely integrated areas, it will provide legal certainty, simplify trade in goods like medical devices and food products, and ease cross-border supply for businesses on both sides of the border.
Additionally, it will ensure more consistent rules for individuals who live, work or study across the EU-Swiss border. Switzerland will contribute to the development of legislation in the areas covered by the package and will have the opportunity to influence these rules as they are being designed.
“By modernising and deepening our ties across key sectors, from trade and transport to health and energy—we are strengthening legal certainty, fostering innovation and creating new opportunities for our citizens and businesses,” von der Leyen said in a release from the Commission.
The package includes updates to four already existing agreements, which already give Switzerland access to the EU internal market, regarding air transport, land transport, the free movement of persons and mutual recognition of conformity assessment.
New agreements on food safety, electricity, health and Switzerland’s participation in the EU Agency for the Space Programme were signed. A new agreement introduced a permanent and fair financial contribution by Switzerland to economic and social cohesion within the EU.
Apart from a protocol on parliamentary cooperation, the package includes also a joint declaration on the establishment of a high-level dialogue on the broad bilateral package.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
Following earlier increases in purified terephthalic acid (PTA), melt and PSF, Indian producers have now raised PFY prices. POY, FDY and PTY prices have been increased by ****;* per kg across all deniers and lustres with effect from March *, reflecting rapid cost pass-through amid heightened volatility in crude-linked value chains, according to the market sources.
In the previous weekly revision effective February **, ****, PTA was increased by ****;*.** per kg to ****;**.** per kg, while monoethylene glycol (MEG) was retained at ****;**.** per kg. Polyester melt prices were raised by ****;*.** per kg to ****;**.** per kg. Downstream PSF prices were also revised upward by ****;*.** per kg from March *.
80% Stocks Already In Bear Market; Should You Buy The Dip Or Run For Safety?
Barkbox Offers: Themed Dog Toys, All-Natural Treats, and Subscription Deals
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Ally’s Office in Sidon
-
Business1 week agoHouseholds set for lower energy bills amid price cap shake-up
-
Politics6 days agoWhat are Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities?
-
Politics6 days agoUS arrests ex-Air Force pilot for ‘training’ Chinese military
-
Sports1 week agoTop 50 USMNT players of 2026, ranked by club form: USMNT Player Performance Index returns
-
Business6 days agoAttock Cement’s acquisition approved | The Express Tribune
-
Fashion6 days agoPolicy easing drives Argentina’s garment import surge in 2025
-
Sports6 days agoSri Lanka’s Shanaka says constant criticism has affected players’ mental health
-
Business1 week agoLucid widely misses earnings expectations, forecasts continued EV growth in 2026