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    Nike Reports Fiscal Q1 2027 Revenue Decline of 4% With 26% China Contraction

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    Nike Reports Fiscal Q1 2027 Revenue Decline of 4% With 26% China Contraction

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    Nike disclosed a 4% year-over-year revenue contraction for fiscal Q1 2027, highlighted by a severe 26% sales drop in China alongside flat growth trends across developing markets. Forward guidance pointed toward ongoing revenue pressures. The top-line contraction pushed Nike's dividend payout ratio to 85.7%, raising scrutiny over capital return sustainability and inventory rebalancing cycles.

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    Market Ontology
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    2026-10-05
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    2026-10-20
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    1 · 2026-10-20

    Cite as: Market Ontology, “Nike Reports Fiscal Q1 2027 Revenue Decline of 4% With 26% China Contraction”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-10-05. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-10-05/nike-reports-fiscal-q1-2027-revenue-decline-of-4-with-26-china-contraction-8e71e9

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    Nike Reports Fiscal Q1 2027 Revenue Decline of 4% With 26% China Contraction
    Nike disclosed a 4% year-over-year revenue contraction for fiscal Q1 2027, highlighted by a severe 26% sales drop in China alongside flat growth trends across developing markets. Forward guidance pointed toward ongoing revenue pressures. The top-line contraction pushed Nike's dividend payout ratio to 85.7%, raising scrutiny over capital return sustainability and inventory rebalancing cycles.
    NKE
    Impact
    73
    OCT 5
    SIG
    85%
    NKE
    Nike Reports Fiscal Q1 2027 Revenue Decline of 4% With 26% China Contraction
    Nike disclosed a 4% year-over-year revenue contraction for fiscal Q1 2027, highlighted by a severe 26% sales drop in China alongside flat growth trends across developing markets. Forward guidance pointed toward ongoing revenue pressures. The top-line contraction pushed Nike's dividend payout ratio to 85.7%, raising scrutiny over capital return sustainability and inventory rebalancing cycles.
    → A 26% regional revenue drop in China drags total fiscal Q1 revenue down 4% for Nike, stressing free cash flow coverage against an 85.7% dividend payout ratio.
    Impact
    Nike disclosed a 4% year-over-year revenue contraction for fiscal Q1 2027, highlighted by a severe 26% sales drop in China alongside flat growth trends across developing markets. Forward guidance pointed toward ongoing revenue pressures. The top-line contraction pushed Nike's dividend payout ratio to 85.7%, raising scrutiny over capital return sustainability and inventory rebalancing cycles.
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    NKE
    Transmission
    A 26% regional revenue drop in China drags total fiscal Q1 revenue down 4% for Nike, stressing free cash flow coverage against an 85.7% dividend payout ratio.

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    AssetExposure and channelDirectionEvidence
    NKEearnings multiple compression and dividend coverage compressionDown1-5dNike reported a 4% fiscal Q1 revenue decline, 26% China sales drop, and an 85.7% payout ratio.

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    NKEDowndisagreed33.96 2026-10-05+1.91%+4.09%Pending

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