Nike (NKE) Q3 2026 Earnings
Prior year Q3 had an unusually low 5.9% effective tax rate due to a one-time, non-cash deferred tax benefit from U.S. tax regulations related to foreign currency gains and losses; current quarter effective tax rate was 20.0%
How Did NKE Stock React to Q3 2026 Earnings?
S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +9.58%.
Did NKE Beat Earnings? Q3 2026 Results
Yes. Nike reported Q3 2026 earnings of $0.35 a share on Mar 31, 2026, beating the $0.28 consensus estimate by 24.2%. Revenue was $11.3B against a $11.2B estimate.
Nike posted a stronger-than-expected fiscal third quarter for 2026, with GAAP diluted EPS of $0.35 beating the $0.28 consensus by 24.25%, even as the underlying business continued to face meaningful pressure. Revenue of $11.28 billion edged ahead of the $11.23 billion analyst estimate and was essentially flat year-over-year, up just 0.1%, masking a 3% decline on a currency-neutral basis. The profit beat, however, carries an important caveat: this quarter's GAAP results reflect a 20.0% effective tax rate, compared to just 5.9% a year ago, when a one-time non-cash deferred tax benefit tied to U.S. tax regulations on foreign currency gains and losses had significantly depressed the prior-year figure. Beneath the headline beat, gross margin contracted 130 basis points to 40.2%, with higher North American tariffs a primary culprit, and net income fell 35% to $520 million. CEO Elliott Hill, who recently purchased shares on the open market, acknowledged that the ongoing "Win Now" transformation is progressing unevenly across the portfolio, and CFO Matthew Friend cautioned that these restructuring actions will continue to weigh on results through the balance of the calendar year.
- North America wholesale growth driving reported revenue stability
- Gross margin decline of 130 basis points primarily due to higher tariffs in North America
- NIKE Direct revenues down 7% currency-neutral with NIKE Brand Digital declining 9%
- Effective tax rate increased to 20.0% from 5.9% due to prior year one-time tax benefit
- Employee severance costs increased operating overhead expense
- Converse revenues declined 35% across all territories
“This quarter we took meaningful actions to improve the health and quality of our business. The pace of progress is different across the portfolio and the areas we prioritized first continue to drive momentum.”
Nike CEO, on the earnings call
What Was Nike's Outlook in Q3 2026?
CFO Matthew Friend stated that 'Win Now' actions will continue to impact results over the balance of the calendar year, while expressing confidence in the company's ability to position for profitable growth long-term. No specific numerical guidance was provided in the press release.
NKE YoY Financials
| Metric | Q3 2026 | Q3 2025 | Year over year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $11.3B | $11.3B | +0.1% |
| Gross Profit | $4.5B | $4.7B | −3.1% |
| Operating Income | $553.0M | $788.0M | −29.8% |
| Net Income | $520.0M | $794.0M | −34.5% |
NKE Revenue by Segment
NKE Revenue by Geography
Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.