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NIKE, Inc. · 2026-10-08 · Importance 40 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Nike’s dividend yield was reported at 4.8% following the share-price decline. Reported payout ratios exceed 100% of forward EPS guidance, indicating that projected earnings do not fully cover the dividend. Recent quarters reportedly had negative free cash flow, while trailing-twelve-month free cash flow was below dividend requirements.
Key facts
- NIKE, Inc.'s payout ratios now exceed 100% of forward EPS guidance. source
- Recent quarters for NIKE, Inc. have shown negative free cash flow and trailing 12-month free cash flow below dividend requirements. source
- An analyst piece downgraded NIKE, Inc. to 'hold' due to mounting concerns over dividend sustainability and deteriorating fundamentals. source
- NIKE, Inc.'s dividend yield has surged to 4.8% from share price declines. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | contingent | — | NIKE, Inc.'s payout ratios now exceed 100% of forward EPS guidance. |