Nike reported earnings per share above projections for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, while quarterly revenue fell below analyst forecasts, according to a company filing submitted on 1 October 2026. The sportswear manufacturer posted diluted earnings of $0.48 per share, which was $0.04 above the $0.44 forecast, representing a 10.0% margin over expectations. Revenue was $11.2 billion.
Revenue Gap and Market Performance
The revenue result was $215.7 million below the forecast level of $11.4 billion, a difference of 1.9%. Equity markets moved lower on the same day. Measured at 21:25 GMT on 1 October 2026, the S&P 500 stood at 7,629.66 points, down 0.29% from the previous close, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.33% to 26,772.83 points. Germany’s DAX ended at 24,980.82 points, down 0.87% from the previous close, marking its lowest level in 31 days.
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Source: Nike | Data: Nasdaq · S&P Dow Jones Indices · Deutsche Börse
