Nike to Report Q1 Earnings Amid Sales Challenges
Nike is set to report its first-quarter earnings after market close, with analysts expecting another quarter of flat or declining sales as the company works through a business turnaround. The sneaker giant has seen reduced demand in key markets like China and North America, where recent revenue fell short of expectations. Nike's new CFO, David Denton, took over earlier this year following Matt Friend’s departure. Analysts project earnings per share at 43 cents with $11.32 billion in expected revenue for the quarter. Despite challenges, Nike anticipates a slight improvement in gross margin compared to last year. The company has been implementing a multi-pronged strategy to revitalize its business and regain market relevance. Bank of America recently downgraded Nike’s stock from neutral to underperform due to ongoing sales struggles and concerns over the China market's performance, contributing to more than 40% share price decline this year.
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