Nike shares have lost more than half their value in the last three years, as nimbler competitors such as On, Hoka and Anta have won more shelf space.
Most of the affected employees work in the company's technology department.
Nike on Thursday said it would cut around 1,400 jobs in its global operations, the latest efforts to shrink staff as the sneaker-maker's turnaround efforts remain in flux and as it tries to bring new products to shelves more quickly.
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B. Metzler seel. Sohn and Co. AG trimmed its position in shares of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) by 20.3% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 251,419 shares of the footwear maker's stock after selling 63,898
NKE and ADDYY battle for global share through digital expansion, innovation and category growth as both refine strategies for future performance.
NKE's inventory cleanup is underway, but margin pressure persists as heavy discounts and product mix issues delay a meaningful profitability rebound.
The thing about corporate turnarounds is that they take a minute and then some.
Nike trades near a 4% dividend yield after a sharp price decline, with downside risks seen as minimal unless a dividend cut occurs. Despite a double-beat in Q3 earnings, soft FY26 guidance and persistent international headwinds drove the stock to new 52-week lows. Free cash flow has dropped sharply, raising the payout ratio above 100% and making a dividend cut likely within 6–12 months if pressures persist.
Consumer discretionary stocks have taken a beating lately as tariff worries and uneven demand cloud the outlook for apparel and footwear giants.
Nike (NYSE: NKE) stock is drawing renewed confidence following a wave of insider buying by senior executives and board members.
NKE shifts focus to wholesale growth amid declining digital sales, betting that stronger retail partnerships can restore margins and stabilize long-term growth.