Robust Growth for Nike
Revenues up 8 percent to $8 billion and worldwide futures orders up 12 percent.
NIKE reported financial results for its fiscal 2016 third quarter ended February 29, 2016. Strong consumer demand drove revenue growth across the NIKE Brand portfolio. Diluted earnings per share grew 22 percent, primarily due to revenue growth, a lower effective tax rate and a lower average share count.
“In the third quarter, NIKE delivered robust and balanced growth across our expansive, powerful portfolio,” said Mark Parker, President and CEO, NIKE, Inc. “We grow by serving the athlete personally every day and, as we unveiled last week, through breakthrough innovation that gives us a foundation for growth for years to come. Combined with our strategic investments, world-class execution and financial discipline, NIKE consistently delivers value to our shareholders.”
Revenues for NIKE, Inc. rose 8 percent to $8 billion, up 14 percent on a currency neutral basis. Revenues for the NIKE Brand were $7.6 billion, up 15 percent on a currency neutral basis driven by growth in every geography and nearly all key categories.
Net income increased 20 percent to $950 million, driven by strong revenue growth and a lower effective tax rate, while diluted earnings per share increased 22 percent to $0.55, reflecting a 2 percent decline in the weighted average diluted common shares outstanding.
