Nike's sales in Greater China fell 17% in its most recent quarter. Nike CEO Elliott Hill acknowledged the slump, saying it needs to "reset" its approach to China Experts say Nike is struggling with cultural relevance as local brands connect with young consumers.
Nike (NYSE: NKE) delivered some rather mixed results in its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report on Thursday, December 18, beating revenue expectations but not doing so great in terms of profitability, which has weighed heavily on the Nike stock.
Nike stock plunged nearly 10% after the sneaker giant reported sliding profits due to an anticipated $1.5 billion hit from tariffs as well as a slowdown in China.
| Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Elliott J. Hill CEO | LSE Exchange | US6541061031 ISIN |
| US Country | 79,400 Employees | 1 Dec 2025 Last Dividend | 24 Dec 2015 Last Split | 2 Dec 1980 IPO Date |
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