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Nike financial decline and S&P 100 exclusion

Overview

Nike’s financial decline has intensified, with its stock price falling below the $40 mark to reach a 12-year low. Since its November 2021 peak, the stock has lost approximately 80 percent of its value. The company faces a prolonged growth crisis driven by products that missed consumer needs, rising production costs, trade barriers, and the cost-of-living crisis in the United States. Sluggish performance in the Chinese market and competition from brands like Hoka, New Balance, and On Holding have further pressured the stock.

Strategic shifts, including a move toward a direct-to-consumer model, have faced criticism. Some analysts and public figures have suggested the company became disconnected from its core customer base by prioritizing cultural activism over athletic performance. Additionally, Nike is navigating legal challenges, including securities class action and shareholder derivative lawsuits, as well as a lawsuit alleging sexual assault involving a participant in the Nike Elite Program.

As of September 21, 2026, Nike was removed from the S&P 100 index after 18 years. Following fiscal first-quarter 2027 results that missed revenue expectations, Moody’s Ratings changed Nike’s debt outlook from stable to negative on October 15, 2026, citing a turnaround process taking longer than anticipated. While Nike maintains a top-tier brand strength rating of AAA+, it is reportedly restructuring Greater China operations, including plans to move operations to a new Asia-Pacific plant in Singapore to address weakened demand and consumption downgrade trends in the region.

Entities

Nike · Elliott Hill · China · S&P 100 · Converse

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  • "Sales in China fell by 17% in the fourth quarter of 2026."

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    "Greater China sales plunged 26% during the quarter."

    The claims provide different percentage decreases for sales in China (26% vs 17%) and different timeframes (unspecified quarter vs fourth quarter of 2026).

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike and sportswear brands face consumer demand challenges in China and U.S

    Sportswear brands like Nike face cooling demand in China due to consumer spending shifts, while U.S. retailers struggle with inventory issues and changing footwear trends despite growth in performance running.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike debt outlook cut to negative by Moody’s

    Moody’s has shifted Nike’s debt outlook to negative, citing a slower-than-expected turnaround and declining revenue through 2028 due to weak demand in sportswear and the Greater China market.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike remains top sports brand despite decline in valuation

    Nike remains the leading sports brand in the Brand Finance Global 500 2026, despite a 7.2% drop in brand valuation to $27.314 billion amid recent revenue declines.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike faces revenue decline and major endorsement losses

    Nike faces declining revenues and a loss of major athlete endorsements to competitors like Adidas and On, prompting a $2.5 billion cost-cutting strategy and further layoffs.

  5. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Nike shares hit historic lows amid strategic shifts and China demand slump

    Nike shares have hit historic lows, trading near $33 following a failed direct-to-consumer strategy, increased competition from brands like Hoka, and a significant 26% revenue drop in China.

  6. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Nike launches $2.5bn restructuring programme amid revenue concerns

    Nike has launched its Pace programme to save $2.5 billion by 2031 through restructuring, supply chain modernization, and a new India-based campus, amid declining revenue forecasts and stock volatility.

  7. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Nike faces structural decline as Goldman Sachs downgrades stock

    Goldman Sachs downgraded Nike to ‘Sell’ with a $27.50 price target, citing structural market shifts and a 26% sales drop in China.

  8. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike faces revenue decline and regional weakness in Q1 FY2027

    Nike faces declining revenues and a 22% contraction in Greater China following its Q1 FY2027 results, leaving analysts divided on whether the stock's long-term sell-off is ending.

  9. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Nike initiates Pace restructuring and global reorganization

    Nike is launching the Pace restructuring program to save USD 2.5 billion by 2031, involving global layoffs, regional reorganization, and a strategic pivot back to core athletic performance.

  10. [BUSINESS] 73 sources
    Nike announces restructuring and job cuts amid declining sales

    Nike announced its ‘Pace’ restructuring plan to save $2.5 billion by 2031 through job cuts and regional reorganization, following a 4% revenue drop and a 26% sales plunge in Greater China.

  11. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Nike faces stock downgrades and declining China sales

    Nike faces stock downgrades and declining sales in China, with Bank of America cutting its price target to $30 amid mixed regional revenue performance.

  12. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike shares hit twelve-year low ahead of fiscal 2027 earnings

    Nike shares have hit a twelve-year low following a 44% decline this year. Investors are awaiting Q1 fiscal 2027 results to assess margins and performance in China and the running shoe market.

  13. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Nike downgraded by Bank of America as turnaround delays persist

    Bank of America has downgraded Nike to ‘underperform’ with a $30 price target, citing delayed turnaround prospects, sales pressure in China, and concerns over dividend sustainability.

  14. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Nike stock faces analyst target adjustments ahead of earnings

    Analysts are adjusting Nike's price targets ahead of its October 1 earnings report, with Barclays lowering its target to $48 while noting a recovery strategy focused on margins over sales growth.

  15. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Nike faces S&P 100 removal and massive market value loss

    Nike faces a major crisis as it is removed from the S&P 100 index following a massive loss in market value, slowing global demand, and ongoing legal and reputational challenges.

  16. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Nike and athletic brands face market shifts and S&P 100 exit

    Nike and other athletic brands face headwinds as consumer trends shift away from athleisure, leading to negative ratings from BMO Capital and Nike’s upcoming exit from the S&P 100 index.

  17. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike stock nears 52-week low amid institutional selloffs

    Nike's stock is hovering near a 52-week low following a significant decline, despite recent quarterly earnings exceeding analyst expectations.

  18. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Nike faces S&P 100 removal and legal challenges amid stock slump

    Nike faces a period of instability as it is removed from the S&P 100 index, deals with ongoing securities litigation, and sees shares hit 52-week lows amid executive stock sales.

  19. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Nike to exit S&P 100 index following massive market value decline

    Nike will be removed from the S&P 100 index on September 21, 2026, following an 80% drop in stock value since 2021 and significant challenges in the Chinese market.

  20. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike faces stock collapse amid criticism of marketing shifts

    Nike's stock has plummeted over 75% from its record high, amid criticisms that the company's shift toward political activism has alienated its traditional customer base.

  21. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike shares hit 12-year low as stock falls below 40 US dollars

    Nike shares have dropped below 40 US dollars, hitting a 12-year low due to growth crises, rising costs, and weak performance in China and the US.

  22. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Nike faces stock decline and market competition challenges

    Nike's stock has hit a 12-year low following a strategic shift toward direct sales that allowed competitors like Hoka to gain ground. The company is now banking on new leadership and product launches.

  23. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Nike shares hit 12-year low amid revenue concerns and political criticism

    Nike shares have hit a 12-year low amid weak revenue reports and sector-wide caution, drawing renewed criticism from Senator Ted Cruz regarding the brand's previous political decisions.

Sources

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