Nike (NKE) Earnings Q4 2026
December 16 @ 4:05 pm - 5:05 pm
Nike (NKE) Earnings Q4 2026
Next NKE Quarterly Earnings: Wednesday, at 4:05 pm ET (9:05 pm London).
Date to be confirmed by the publisher; this is the scheduled date.
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Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) is scheduled to report its latest quarterly results on December 16, 2026, with the earnings release and management commentary expected around 4:05 pm ET (9:05 pm London). The report and accompanying investor call are published directly by Nike through its own investor relations channel. This date has not been formally confirmed by the company at the time of writing; Nike typically confirms its exact earnings date around two to three weeks in advance, and its quarterly reports generally follow a consistent pattern tied to its fiscal calendar, which runs from June to May. Because Nike is one of the largest global consumer brands and a Dow Jones Industrial Average component, its results are watched closely by fund managers, pension schemes and retail investors well beyond the United States. Full schedule and background: Nike earnings dates.
Markets care about this release because Nike’s sales trends offer a read on discretionary consumer spending across North America, Europe, China and emerging markets simultaneously. A weaker-than-expected report can pressure not just Nike shares but the broader consumer discretionary and footwear and apparel supply chain, while a stronger report can lift sentiment towards global retail and sportswear peers.
What is the Nike quarterly earnings report?
Nike’s quarterly earnings report is the company’s official disclosure of its financial performance for the preceding three-month period, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and released publicly through a press statement and investor conference call. The report includes total revenue, profit, earnings per share (EPS, the portion of profit allocated to each outstanding share), gross margin, and a breakdown by geography (North America, Europe Middle East and Africa, Greater China, and Asia Pacific Latin America) and by product division, including Nike Direct, its digital and owned-store sales channel, and wholesale sales through third-party retailers. Company executives, typically the chief executive and chief financial officer, take questions from Wall Street analysts on the earnings call that follows the release.
When is the Nike earnings report and how to follow it?
The report is expected on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, after the US stock market closes, with the press release due around 4:05 pm ET (9:05 pm in London). A live audio webcast of the earnings call, usually beginning shortly after the release, is made available on Nike’s own investor relations website, alongside the press release, financial statements and any accompanying slide presentation. As with all timings not yet formally confirmed by the company, investors should treat the exact minute as indicative rather than fixed, and check Nike’s investor relations page in the days beforehand for the confirmed schedule.
What to expect
At the time of writing, a consensus forecast for this specific quarter has not yet been published by major data providers, as analyst estimates typically firm up only in the weeks immediately before the release. When forecasts are published, they usually come from surveys run by data providers such as LSEG (formerly Refinitiv) or Visible Alpha, covering expected revenue, EPS and gross margin.
Analysts and investors watching this report are likely to focus on several recurring themes for Nike: the pace of recovery in Greater China, where competition from domestic sportswear brands has weighed on sales in recent years; inventory levels and discounting, which affect gross margin; the performance of Nike Direct versus wholesale channels; and any guidance management gives for the following quarter or full fiscal year. Currency movements, particularly the strength of the US dollar against the euro, pound and Chinese yuan, are also typically flagged by management as a swing factor in reported results, since Nike sells in more than 190 countries.
A table of the last four quarters’ revenue and EPS against estimates would normally appear here, sourced from Nike’s investor relations site. It has been omitted from this page because verified, dated figures for the specific quarters ahead of this release could not be confirmed at the time of writing; readers should consult Nike’s investor relations site directly for the historical run of results.
What the outcome could mean
| Scenario | Likely market read | Plain-English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Beat on revenue and EPS, with upbeat guidance | Shares likely to rise; sportswear and retail peers may follow | Nike is selling more than expected and managers are confident about the months ahead |
| In line with expectations | Muted share reaction, focus shifts to guidance and margin commentary | Nike performed broadly as forecast, with no major surprise either way |
| Miss on revenue, EPS or guidance | Shares likely to fall; scrutiny on China sales and inventory levels | Nike is selling less than expected, often signalling softer consumer demand or execution problems |
What It Means for Your Money
Nike is widely held in index funds and exchange-traded funds that track the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, meaning many pension savers and workplace investment schemes have some exposure to the stock even without buying it directly. A sharp move in Nike shares after this report can therefore have a small but real effect on the value of diversified pension pots and tracker funds, though the effect on any single portfolio is usually modest given Nike is one of hundreds of holdings in a typical fund.
For consumers, Nike’s results can offer an early signal about pricing and discounting in the sportswear and footwear market: heavy promotional activity flagged in the report can mean more sales and discounts on trainers and sportswear in the following months, while confident guidance can signal steadier prices. Because Nike reports in US dollars but sells heavily in Europe and Asia, currency swings discussed on the call can also hint at how the dollar’s strength against the pound, euro and yuan is feeding through to costs and prices for shoppers outside the United States. There is no direct link between this report and mortgage or savings rates, but broad falls in consumer discretionary shares can occasionally feed into wider stock market sentiment that affects investment portfolios and pensions more generally.
Related events
- Other major US retail and consumer discretionary earnings reported in the same week
- US retail sales data, published by the US Census Bureau, for a broader read on consumer spending
- Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, which influence borrowing costs for consumers Nike depends on
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Nike report earnings on December 16, 2026?
The release is expected around 4:05 pm ET (9:05 pm London time), after the US market closes, though Nike has not yet formally confirmed this exact time.
Where can I watch the Nike earnings call live?
Nike publishes a live audio webcast and the accompanying press release on its own investor relations website.
Is there a consensus EPS estimate for this quarter yet?
No consensus forecast has been published for this specific quarter at the time of writing; estimates from analyst surveys typically appear closer to the release date.
Why does Nike’s earnings report matter for markets outside the United States?
Nike sells in more than 190 countries and reports results by region, so its numbers give an early read on consumer spending trends in Europe, China and other Asian markets, not just the US.
Could this date change?
Yes. The date shown is based on Nike’s usual quarterly reporting pattern and has not yet been confirmed by the company; investors should check Nike’s investor relations page closer to the time for the confirmed date.