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NIKE, Inc. scores 5/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Mixed). Turnaround story in early recovery phase with 2026 World Cup as pivotal catalyst, but execution risks remain amid competitive intensity and China headwinds. Nike reported FY 2025 revenue of $46.3 billion (-10% YoY) and net income of $3.22 billion (-44%), reflecting restructuring costs. However, Q2 FY2026 showed first signs of.

What is NIKE, Inc.'s industry? NIKE, Inc. (nike.com) operates in Consumer Discretionary - Athletic Footwear & Apparel. AskCyborg classifies NIKE, Inc. under Consumer Discretionary - Athletic Footwear & Apparel in its company registry.

Nike's revenue model is primarily driven by the design, development, and marketing of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories. Nike is the largest athletic footwear and apparel brand in the world. The c...

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Industry Consumer Discretionary - Athletic Footwear & Apparel
4 named competitors
4 recent developments
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NIKE, Inc. Overview

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Nike's revenue model is primarily driven by the design, development, and marketing of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories. Nike is the largest athletic footwear and apparel brand in the world. The company is undergoing a significant turnaround under CEO Elliott Hill's "Win Now" strategy after a challenging 2025 reset year.

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Nike historically moved toward a DTC-first model but has reverted to a "hybrid" approach, re-establishing relationships with wholesale partners like Foot Locker and DSW while maintaining a premium digital presence for exclusive products. The primary 2026 catalyst is the FIFA World Cup hosted in North America, with Nike committing a $4.9 billion marketing budget and analysts expecting over $1.3 billion in incremental revenue through kit and lifestyle gear sales.

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Nike remains the global leader with roughly 14% market share but faces intensifying competition. Adidas has gained ground with resurgent lifestyle footwear, while On Holding and Hoka have captured nearly 20% of the premium running market previously dominated by Nike.

Industry Context

NIKE, Inc. operates in Consumer Discretionary - Athletic Footwear & Apparel.

Key facts

Founded: 1964 · Headquarters: Beaverton, US · Revenue: $46.3B · Market cap: $94B

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  • Footwear remains the engine of the business, accounting for approximately 65% of total revenue.
  • North America led growth with 9% increase and wholesale up 24%, while running gained 20% momentum for the second consecutive quarter.
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Recent developments

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  • January 2026Q2 FY2026 results showed 1% YoY revenue growth of $12.4B, beating expectations with North America up 9% and wholesale up 24%
  • January 2026CEO Elliott Hill announces organizational restructuring with all geographies reporting directly to him and new COO appointed
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AdidasLifestyle footwear resurgence with Samba and Gazelle→On HoldingPremium running footwear and performance innovation→HokaPremium stability and running shoes→JordanPremium basketball and lifestyle brand→

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What does NIKE, Inc. do?+
Nike's revenue model is primarily driven by the design, development, and marketing of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories. Nike is the largest athletic footwear and apparel brand in the world. The c...
What is NIKE, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
NIKE, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 5/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are NIKE, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Adidas, On Holding, Hoka, Jordan. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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