Nike stock falls as it projects bigger deals decline than anticipated in 2025

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 Nike (NKE) faced a significant drop in its stock price, plummeting nearly 14% in pre-market trading following a disappointing earnings report and guidance for fiscal 2025. 

Nike revised its revenue outlook for fiscal 2025, now expecting a mid-single-digit decline overall, with a projected 10% drop in the first quarter. This was a stark contrast to previous expectations of growth for the year.

Despite exceeding earnings per share (EPS) expectations with $0.99 versus an estimated $0.66, Nike’s quarterly revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 fell short of Wall Street estimates at $12.61 billion, compared to an expected $12.86 billion. Direct-to-consumer sales also declined by 8% year-over-year to $5.1 billion.

The stock market reacted negatively, with Nike’s stock price dropping by 14.65% in pre-market trading to $80.39. This decline reflects investor disappointment and concerns over Nike’s ability to generate growth amidst competitive pressures.

Nike’s gross margins improved slightly to 44.7% from 43.6% a year ago but still fell short of analyst expectations of 45.3%. The company’s stock performance over the past year has been lackluster compared to broader market indices, reflecting investor skepticism about its growth prospects.

The company is facing challenges in revitalizing its sales growth amid competition from rivals like Adidas, as well as newer players in the market such as On and Deckers’ Hoka brand. The company’s efforts to scale new products are seen as crucial in turning around its financial performance by the end of the year.

Its latest financial results and guidance have disappointed investors, leading to a significant drop in its stock price. The company’s ability to execute its growth strategy and regain market confidence will be closely monitored moving forward.

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