NKE Stock Falls -13% In 9-day Spree On Restructuring And Margin Fears
Nike (NKE) – a designer and seller of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment – hit a 9-day losing streak, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to -13%. The company’s market cap has crashed by about $12 Bil over the last 9 days and currently stands at $82 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 12.0% compared to -1% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity or a trap.
What Triggered The Slide?
[1] Restructuring Charges & Margin Pressure
- Disclosure of ~$300M in severance-related charges
- Analyst downgrades citing margin weakness
- Impact: Sustained Institutional Selling, Negative Investor Sentiment
[2] Greater China Demand Shock
- Distributor Pou Sheng International issued a profit warning
- Revenue and profit margins under significant pressure in the region
- Impact: Sharp Decline in Regional EBIT, Increased Promotional Activity
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There are several things to fear in NKE stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. In addition, keeping in mind its High valuation, we think that the stock is Unattractive (For details, see Buy or Sell NKE).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for NKE stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | NKE | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -0.7% | -0.1% |
| 9D (Current Streak) | -12.9% | -1.9% |
| 1M (21D) | -10.2% | -2.7% |
| 3M (63D) | -11.8% | -1.0% |
| YTD 2026 | -12.0% | -1.0% |
| 2025 | -13.8% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | -29.1% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -6.0% | 24.2% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: NKE Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 43 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 148 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 39 | 73 |
| 4D | 2 | 26 |
| 5D | 0 | 23 |
| 6D | 1 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 24 |
| Total >=3 D | 43 | 148 |
Key Financials for Nike (NKE)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $51.4 Bil | $46.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $6.3 Bil | $3.7 Bil |
| Net Income | $5.7 Bil | $3.2 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2026 FQ1 | 2026 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $11.7 Bil | $12.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $927.0 Mil | $1.0 Bil |
| Net Income | $727.0 Mil | $792.0 Mil |
The losing streak NKE stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.