Fashion
US’ Nike Q2 FY26 revenue edges up despite sharp fall in direct sales
The wholesale revenues rose 8 per cent to $7.5 billion, driven largely by strength in North America. In contrast, Nike direct revenues declined 8 per cent to $4.6 billion on a reported basis and fell 9 per cent on a currency-neutral basis, reflecting weaker digital and owned-store sales.
Nike, Inc has reported mixed Q2 FY26 results, with revenues rising 1 per cent to $12.4 billion.
Wholesale sales grew 8 per cent, driven by North America, while Nike direct declined amid weaker digital demand.
Gross margin fell 300 bps to 40.6 per cent due to higher tariffs.
Net income and diluted EPS dropped 32 per cent, highlighting continued margin pressure.
The gross margin fell sharply by 300 basis points (bps) year on year (YoY) to 40.6 per cent, primarily due to higher tariffs in North America. Net income declined 32 per cent to $0.8 billion, while diluted earnings per share dropped 32 per cent to $0.53, Nike said in a press release.
By segment, Nike Brand revenues increased 1 per cent to $12.1 billion, supported by growth in North America, partially offset by declines in Greater China and Asia Pacific and Latin America (APLA). Nike direct revenues were impacted by a 14 per cent decline in Nike Brand Digital sales and a 3 per cent drop in Nike-owned stores. Converse revenues fell sharply by 30 per cent to $300 million, reflecting declines across all regions.
Selling and administrative expenses rose 1 per cent to $4.0 billion. Demand creation expenses increased 13 per cent to $1.3 billion, driven by higher brand and sports marketing spend, while operating overhead costs declined 4 per cent to $2.8 billion due to lower wage-related and administrative expenses. The effective tax rate rose to 20.7 per cent from 17.9 per cent a year earlier.
On the balance sheet, inventories stood at $7.7 billion, down 3 per cent YoY, reflecting lower unit levels partially offset by higher product costs linked to tariffs. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments declined by about $1.4 billion to $8.3 billion, as operating cash flow was offset by dividends, bond repayments, share buybacks and capital expenditure, added the release.
“Nike is in the middle innings of our comeback. We are making progress in the areas we prioritised first and remain confident in the actions we’re taking to drive the long-term growth and profitability of our brands,” said Elliott Hill, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Nike.
“FY26 continues to be a year of taking action through Win Now, including realigning our teams, strengthening partner relationships, rebalancing our portfolio, and winning on the ground. We’re finding our rhythm in our new sport offence and setting ourselves up for the next phase of athlete-centered innovation in an elevated and integrated marketplace,” added Hill.
“In the second quarter, we demonstrated the resilience of our portfolio, delivering modest top-line reported growth while managing headwinds from repositioning our business in a dynamic operating environment,” he said. “We are making the shifts required to position our portfolio for a full recovery and driving real-time decisions in service of the long-term health of our brands,” said Matthew Friend, executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of Nike.
For the first six months of FY26, Nike reported revenues of $24.1 billion, up 1 per cent YoY, while net income fell 31 per cent to $1.5 billion, underscoring the continued impact of margin pressures despite stable top-line performance.
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The company’s adjusted EBITDA, excluding Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) expenses, rose around 14 per cent YoY to ₹468 crore, while EBITDA margin improved by 20 basis points to around 9.3 per cent. Excluding the reciprocal tariff impact of around ₹36 crore and incremental losses of around ₹13 crore in Bihar and Guatemala, adjusted EBITDA margin stood at around 10.3 per cent.
Pallab Banerjee, managing director, Pearl Global Industries, said: “FY26 marked the company’s second consecutive year of double-digit growth and improved profitability. This performance further solidifies the position of Pearl Global’s diversified operating model and disciplined execution across geographies.”
Pearl Global Industries has reported its highest-ever FY26 revenue of ₹5,025 crore (~$523.93 million), up 11.5 per cent YoY, driven by volume growth and value-added products.
PAT rose 17 per cent to ₹270 crore (~$28.15 million), while Q4 revenue hit ₹1,314 crore (~$137 million).
The company shipped 78.1 million pieces.
Its net worth stands at ₹1,438 crore (~$149.93 million).
He said that geopolitical shifts and Gulf conflicts could lead to energy cost escalation, affecting raw material and logistics costs. However, the company remains prepared to manage these headwinds, supported by its diversified manufacturing base, strong order book, and broad market presence.
The profit after tax (PAT) increased 17 per cent YoY to ₹270 crore (~$28.15 million), the company said in a press release.
On a standalone basis, FY26 revenue stood at ₹1,081 crore, while adjusted EBITDA was ₹67 crore, with EBITDA margin improving by 60 basis points to 6.2 per cent, mainly due to cost restructuring. Standalone PAT rose to ₹69 crore from ₹55 crore in the previous year.
The company’s net worth stood at ₹1,438 crore (~$149.93 million) as of March 31, 2026, compared with ₹1,146 crore a year earlier.
“In FY26, Group delivered another year of resilient performance against a complex geopolitical backdrop. Group achieved, among others, two major milestones this year: revenue crossed INR 5,000 crore mark and installed capacity surpassed 100 million pieces per annum,” said Pulkit Seth, vice-chairman and non-executive director, PGIL.
Seth added that the global apparel industry faced tariff-related disruptions during FY26, with the company’s India operations impacted by tariffs and penal duties imposed by the US. However, he added that Pearl Global leveraged its diversified, multi-country manufacturing presence to mitigate these challenges and deliver double-digit growth.
For the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY26, PGIL posted its highest-ever quarterly revenue of ₹1,314 crore (~$137 million), up 6.9 per cent YoY. Adjusted EBITDA rose 13.7 per cent to ₹135 crore, with margin at 10.3 per cent, the highest EBITDA margin recorded by the company in any quarter. PAT for the quarter stood at ₹81 crore, up 24.6 per cent YoY, PGIL said in a press release.
Standalone revenue during the quarter stood at ₹304 crore, adjusted EBITDA at ₹24 crore, and PAT at ₹14 crore.
PGIL shipped its highest-ever volumes in Q4 FY26 and FY26, at 22 million pieces and 78.1 million pieces respectively. Its annual installed capacity crossed 100 million pieces, reaching around 101 million pieces.
The ongoing capex in Bangladesh is expected to be completed by the first half of FY27 and will add around 6-7 million pieces of capacity during the year.
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