NKE · NIKE, Inc.
10-K filed 2026-07-15 period 2026-05-31
70 Stable
confidence Medium · source filing on SEC.gov ↗
- Revenue was flat at $46.4 billion (down 2% currency-neutral), driven by declines in Greater China and Converse, offset by growth in North America.
- Management is executing a marketplace reset, reducing footwear supply, shifting NIKE Brand Digital to full-price, and recognizing $385 million in severance charges.
- Nike recognized a $986 million tariff recovery benefit in Cost of Sales following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA tariffs.
vs. prior filing (10-Q filed 2026-04-01)
FHS 64 → 70 (+6) · Stable -> Stable
Profitability +18Balance sheet -13Cash generation +20Risk flags -10Mgmt signal +15
Filing Health Score pillars
Profitability 25%
68
Revenue was flat at $46,398 million and net income decreased 3% to $3,108 million, though gross margin expanded slightly by 20 basis points to 42.9% (MD&A - Fiscal 2026 Financial Highlights).
Balance sheet 20%
72
The company maintains a solid balance sheet with average cash and short-term investments of $8,631 million against average total debt of $11,113 million, while pausing share repurchases during the year (MD&A - ROIC Table & Share Repurchase Program).
Cash generation 20%
75
Although exact operating cash flow was not detailed in the provided text, the company demonstrated strong cash generation by returning $2.5 billion to shareholders primarily through dividends (MD&A - Fiscal 2026 Financial Highlights).
Risk flags 20%
75
Risk factors highlight significant customer concentration (top 3 US customers represent 29% of US sales) and supply chain concentration, alongside ongoing securities class action lawsuits (Item 1A - Risk Factors & MD&A).
Mgmt signal 15%
60
Management is executing a strategic reset, including reducing footwear supply and recognizing $385 million in severance charges, while expecting negative impacts in Greater China and Converse to persist into fiscal 2027 (MD&A - Factors Impacting Our Business).
Key metrics (Fiscal year ended May 31, 2026)
net income: $3,108 million
total debt: $11,113 million (5-quarter average)
cash and equivalents: $8,631 million (5-quarter average including short-term investments)
shares outstanding: Not explicitly reported in the provided text
period: Fiscal year ended May 31, 2026
revenue: $46,398 million
operating cash flow: Not explicitly reported in the provided text
Gemma triage notes (pre-analysis, second opinion)
risk_factors
Here’s a terse bullet-point analysis of the SEC filing’s risk factors, focusing on notable changes, red flags, and overall tone: * **US Sales Growth Slowing:** Significant increase in US sales share (44%) compared to prior years, raising questions about sustainability. * **Customer Concentration:** 29% of US sales driven by 3 key customers – a notable concentration risk. * **Retail Store Shift:** Increased reliance on direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels, particularly in the US, impacting wholesale reliance. * **Manufacturing Dependence:** Heavy reliance on contract manufacturers (95 footwear, 321 apparel) across multiple countries – supply chain vulnerability. * **Material Sourcing Risks:** Exposure to volatile raw material prices and shortages, highlighted by specific material usage percentages. * **Top Supplier Concentration:** 60% of footwear production concentrated in just 4 contract manufacturers – significant risk. * **Apparel Concentration:** Similar concentration risk in apparel production (54% by top 6 manufacturers). * **Going Concern/Operational Risk:** Reliance on complex global supply chains and distribution networks introduces operational vulnerabilities. * **Litigation Risk:** Implied through discussion of trade restrictions and potential disputes. * **Control Weaknesses:** Multiple contract manufacturers with significant production volume – potential for quality control issues. * **Red Flag - Trade Policy:** Increased vulnerability to global trade protectionism and its impact on sales and profitability. * **Tone:** Cautious and detailed, emphasizing risk management and operational complexity. A defensive tone regarding supply chain vulnerabilities. * **No Major New Concerns:** The document doesn't highlight any immediate, critical concerns beyond the established risks.
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