U.S. Stock Market Movement: Nike Plunges on October 2 due to Pressure in China, Declining Revenue, and Lowered Target Price

NIKE October 2 Decline Analysis

Keywords: China under pressure, Revenue decline, Target price downgraded

1. On October 1, NIKE disclosed first quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of approximately $11.21 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 4.2% and $110 million below institutional expectations, missing revenue forecasts.

2. On October 1, NIKE projected a significant revenue decline for fiscal 2027; Greater China’s first quarter sales at constant currency fell by 26%, with both the Chinese market and e-commerce business remaining under pressure.

3. On October 1, NIKE announced it would advance the multi-year "Pace" restructuring plan and further streamline its workforce, expecting to incur about $1 billion in pre-tax costs, with around $300 million to be recognized in fiscal 2027.

4. On October 2, multiple institutions downgraded NIKE’s target price. Some maintained underweight or underperform ratings, reflecting a cautious outlook on the company's recovery progress and profitability.

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