NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2021 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2021 fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2021.
Fourth quarter reported revenues were $12.3 billion, up 96 percent compared to prior year and increasing 21 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. Full year reported revenues increased 19 percent to $44.5 billion. NIKE Direct fourth quarter sales increased 73 percent to $4.5 billion. Gross margin for the fourth quarter increased 850 basis points to 45.8 percent. Diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter was $0.93 and for the full year was $3.56.“NIKE’s strong results this quarter and full fiscal year demonstrate NIKE’s unique competitive advantage and deep connection with consumers all over the world,” said John Donahoe, President & CEO, NIKE, Inc. “FY21 was a pivotal year for NIKE as we brought our Consumer Direct Acceleration strategy to life across the marketplace. Fueled by our momentum, we continue to invest in innovation and our digital leadership to set the foundation for NIKE’s long-term growth.” *
Our fourth quarter revenue growth was led by higher wholesale shipments due to the annualization of COVID-19 related physical retail closures in the prior year in North America, EMEA and APLA. As physical retail re-opened, NIKE Brand Digital continued to deliver strong revenue growth of 41 percent versus prior year and 147 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2019.
North America delivered record revenues, up 141 percent on a reported basis for the fourth quarter, up 29 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, including increased wholesale revenue due to delayed shipments from the previous quarter. As markets re-opened and sport returned, North America Digital growth continued to be strong, increasing 54 percent versus prior year and 177 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2019.
EMEA’s fourth quarter reported revenues increased 124 percent, up 21 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, despite temporary COVID-19 related store closures throughout the quarter. As physical retail was temporarily closed, EMEA Digital fourth quarter sales increased 40 percent, or 170 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. Today, approximately 99 percent of stores in EMEA are open or operating on reduced hours.
Our full year NIKE, Inc. revenues increased 19 percent on a reported basis or 14 percent compared to fiscal year 2019, reflecting growth across all Geographies and Converse, including seven consecutive years of double-digit, currency-neutral** growth for our Greater China business.
“NIKE’s brand momentum is a testament to our authentic consumer connections, digital strength and continued operational execution,” said Matt Friend, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, NIKE, Inc. “As we advance our consumer-led digital transformation, we are building a new financial model that will continue to fuel long-term sustainable, profitable growth for NIKE.” *
Fourth Quarter Income Statement Review
Revenues for NIKE, Inc. rose 96 percent to $12.3 billion, up 88 percent on a currency-neutral basis, largely driven by the recovery of our business operations due to the impact of COVID-19 in the prior year. Revenues for the NIKE Brand were $11.8 billion, up 88 percent to prior year on a currency-neutral basis, driven by triple-digit growth in our wholesale business and strong double-digit growth in NIKE Direct. Revenues for Converse were $596 million, up 85 percent on a currency-neutral basis, led by strong marketplace demand in North America and Western Europe. Gross margin increased 850 basis points to 45.8 percent, primarily due to annualizing the impacts of COVID-19 including lower factory cancellation charges, lower inventory obsolescence reserves as well as the favorable rate impact of supply chain fixed costs on a higher volume of wholesale shipments. The increase in gross margin also reflects favorable margins in our NIKE Direct business. Selling and administrative expense increased 17 percent to $3.7 billion. Demand creation expense was $997 million, up 21 percent, primarily due to the return of sport and brand events driving increased advertising and marketing expense as well as digital marketing investments. Operating overhead expense increased 16 percent to $2.7 billion, due to an increase in wage-related expenses, higher strategic technology investments and NIKE Direct variable costs, partially offset by lower bad debt expense. The effective tax rate was 18.6 percent compared to 1.7 percent for the same period last year, caused by a change in the proportion of earnings taxed in the U.S. related to recovery from the impact of COVID-19 and decreased benefits from discrete items. Net income was $1.5 billion, and Diluted earnings per share was $0.93 compared to a net loss for the fourth quarter of 2020 of $790 million and a net loss per share of $0.51.Fiscal 2021 Income Statement Review
Revenues for NIKE, Inc. increased 19 percent to $44.5 billion, up 17 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Revenues for the NIKE Brand were $42.3 billion, up 17 percent on a currency-neutral basis, driven by growth across NIKE Direct and wholesale, double-digit growth across footwear and apparel, with growth led by Sportswear and the Jordan Brand. NIKE Direct revenues were $16.4 billion, up 32 percent, or 30 percent on a currency-neutral basis, led by 64 percent, or 60 percent on a currency-neutral basis, growth in NIKE Brand Digital, with all geographies growing strong double-digits. Despite temporary store closures across the marketplace due to COVID-19, comparable store sales grew 4 percent. Revenues for Converse were $2.2 billion, up 16 percent on a currency-neutral basis, led by strong double-digit sales growth in our digital business. Gross margin increased 140 basis points to 44.8 percent, primarily due to annualizing the impacts of COVID-19 including lower factory cancellation charges, lower inventory obsolescence reserves as well as the favorable rate impact of supply chain fixed costs on a higher volume of wholesale shipments. The increase in gross margin also reflects higher full-price product margins across wholesale and NIKE Direct. Selling and administrative expense decreased 1 percent to $13.0 billion. Demand creation expense was $3.1 billion, down 13 percent to prior year, primarily due to lower marketing and advertising expenses for our brand events and retail operations, as well as lower sports marketing expenses as sporting events were postponed due to COVID-19. This activity was partially offset by higher digital marketing investments. Operating overhead expense increased 4 percent to $9.9 billion due to an increase in strategic technology investments, higher NIKE Direct variable costs and approximately $260 million in restructuring-related costs, partially offset by lower bad debt expense and lower travel and related expenses. The effective tax rate was 14 percent, compared to 12.1 percent for the same period last year, due to decreased benefits from discrete items such as stock-based compensation. Net income was $5.7 billion, and Diluted earnings per share was $3.56, up 123 percent.May 31, 2021 Balance Sheet Review
Inventories for NIKE, Inc. were $6.9 billion, down 7 percent compared to the prior year period, driven by strong consumer demand as we return to healthy inventory levels across markets closed in the prior year due to COVID-19. Cash and equivalents and short-term investments were $13.5 billion, $4.7 billion higher than last year, primarily due to proceeds from net income partially offset by cash dividends.Shareholder Returns
NIKE has a strong track record of investing to fuel growth and consistently increasing returns to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, including 19 consecutive years of increasing dividend payouts. In fiscal 2021, the Company returned approximately $2.3 billion to shareholders, including:
Dividends of $1.6 billion, compared with $1.5 billion in fiscal 2020. Share repurchases totaling approximately $650 million for fiscal 2021, reflecting 4.9 million shares retired as part of the four-year, $15 billion program approved by the Board of Directors in June 2018.During the fourth quarter of 2021, NIKE, Inc. resumed share repurchase activity. As of May 31, 2021, a total of 50 million shares for $4.7 billion had been repurchased under this program.
Conference Call
NIKE, Inc. management will host a conference call beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. PT on June 24, 2021, to review fiscal fourth quarter and full year results. The conference call will be broadcast live via the Internet and can be accessed at http://investors.nike.com. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archived version will be available at the same location through 9:00 p.m. PT, July 15, 2021.
About NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world’s leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Converse, a wholly-owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brand, designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, NIKE, Inc.’s earnings releases and other financial information are available on the Internet at http://investors.nike.com. Individuals can also visit http://news.nike.com and follow @NIKE.
*
The marked paragraphs contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in reports filed by NIKE with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K.
**
See additional information in the accompanying Divisional Revenues table or the Supplemental NIKE Brand Revenue table regarding this non-GAAP financial measure.
NIKE, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
%
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
%
(In millions, except per share data)
5/31/2021
5/31/2020
Change
5/31/2021
5/31/2020
Change
Revenues
$
12,344
$
6,313
96
%
$
44,538
$
37,403
19
%
Cost of sales
6,689
3,960
69
%
24,576
21,162
16
%
Gross profit
5,655
2,353
140
%
19,962
16,241
23
%
Gross margin
45.8
%
37.3
%
44.8
%
43.4
%
Demand creation expense
997
823
21
%
3,114
3,592
-13
%
Operating overhead expense
2,745
2,368
16
%
9,911
9,534
4
%
Total selling and administrative expense
3,742
3,191
17
%
13,025
13,126
-1
%
% of revenues
30.3
%
50.5
%
29.2
%
35.1
%
Interest expense (income), net
63
50
—
262
89
—
Other (income) expense, net
(4
)
(84
)
—
14
139
—
Income (loss) before income taxes
1,854
(804
)
331
%
6,661
2,887
131
%
Income tax expense (benefit)
345
(14
)
2,564
%
934
348
168
%
Effective tax rate
18.6
%
1.7
%
14.0
%
12.1
%
NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
1,509
$
(790
)
291
%
$
5,727
$
2,539
126
%
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic
$
0.96
$
(0.51
)
288
%
$
3.64
$
1.63
123
%
Diluted
$
0.93
$
(0.51
)
282
%
$
3.56
$
1.60
123
%
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
1,579.0
1,555.7
1,573.0
1,558.8
Diluted
1,614.9
1,555.7
1,609.4
1,591.6
Dividends declared per common share
$
0.275
$
0.245
$
1.070
$
0.955
NIKE, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
May 31,
May 31,
% Change
(Dollars in millions)
2021
2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents
$
9,889
$
8,348
18
%
Short-term investments
3,587
439
717
%
Accounts receivable, net
4,463
2,749
62
%
Inventories
6,854
7,367
-7
%
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
1,498
1,653
-9
%
Total current assets
26,291
20,556
28
%
Property, plant and equipment, net
4,904
4,866
1
%
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
3,113
3,097
1
%
Identifiable intangible assets, net
269
274
-2
%
Goodwill
242
223
9
%
Deferred income taxes and other assets
2,921
2,326
26
%
TOTAL ASSETS
$
37,740
$
31,342
20
%
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
$
—
$
3
-100
%
Notes payable
2
248
-99
%
Accounts payable
2,836
2,248
26
%
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
467
445
5
%
Accrued liabilities
6,063
5,184
17
%
Income taxes payable
306
156
96
%
Total current liabilities
9,674
8,284
17
%
Long-term debt
9,413
9,406
0
%
Operating lease liabilities
2,931
2,913
1
%
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
2,955
2,684
10
%
Redeemable preferred stock
—
—
—
Shareholders’ equity
12,767
8,055
58
%
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
37,740
$
31,342
20
%
NIKE, Inc.
DIVISIONAL REVENUES
(Unaudited)
% Change
Excluding
Currency
Changes1
% Change
Excluding
Currency
Changes1
THREE MONTHS
ENDED
%
TWELVE MONTHS
ENDED
%
(Dollars in millions)
5/31/2021
5/31/2020
Change
5/31/2021
5/31/2020
Change
North America
Footwear
$
3,793
$
1,606
136
%
136
%
$
11,644
$
9,329
25
%
25
%
Apparel
1,448
563
157
%
156
%
5,028
4,639
8
%
8
%
Equipment
143
61
134
%
132
%
507
516
-2
%
-2
%
Total
5,384
2,230
141
%
141
%
17,179
14,484
19
%
19
%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Footwear
1,831
887
106
%
90
%
6,970
5,892
18
%
13
%
Apparel
1,023
398
157
%
137
%
3,996
3,053
31
%
25
%
Equipment
125
43
191
%
172
%
490
402
22
%
19
%
Total
2,979
1,328
124
%
107
%
11,456
9,347
23
%
17
%
Greater China
Footwear
1,316
1,149
15
%
6
%
5,748
4,635
24
%
19
%
Apparel
572
468
22
%
13
%
2,347
1,896
24
%
19
%
Equipment
45
30
50
%
34
%
195
148
32
%
26
%
Total
1,933
1,647
17
%
9
%
8,290
6,679
24
%
19
%
Asia Pacific & Latin America
Footwear
1,007
559
80
%
75
%
3,659
3,449
6
%
8
%
Apparel
396
211
88
%
80
%
1,494
1,365
9
%
10
%
Equipment
55
31
77
%
74
%
190
214
-11
%
-9
%
Total
1,458
801
82
%
76
%
5,343
5,028
6
%
8
%
Global Brand Divisions2
7
6
17
%
24
%
25
30
-17
%
-17
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND
11,761
6,012
96
%
88
%
42,293
35,568
19
%
17
%
Converse
596
305
95
%
85
%
2,205
1,846
19
%
16
%
Corporate3
(13
)
(4
)
—
—
40
(11
)
—
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$
12,344
$
6,313
96
%
88
%
$
44,538
$
37,403
19
%
17
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND
Footwear
$
7,947
$
4,201
89
%
83
%
$
28,021
$
23,305
20
%
18
%
Apparel
3,439
1,640
110
%
101
%
12,865
10,953
17
%
15
%
Equipment
368
165
123
%
113
%
1,382
1,280
8
%
7
%
Global Brand Divisions2
7
6
17
%
24
%
25
30
-17
%
-17
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUES
$
11,761
$
6,012
96
%
88
%
$
42,293
$
35,568
19
%
17
%
1 The percent change has been calculated using actual exchange rates in use during the comparative prior year period and is provided to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends by excluding the impact of translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. Management uses this non-GAAP financial measure when evaluating the Company's performance, including when making financial and operating decisions. Additionally, management believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides investors with additional financial information that should be considered when assessing the Company’s underlying business performance and trends. References to this measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
2 Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
3 Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through the Company’s central foreign exchange risk management program.
NIKE, Inc.
SUPPLEMENTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUE DETAILS
(Unaudited)
% Change
Excluding
Currency
Changes1
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
%
(Dollars in millions)
5/31/2021
5/31/2020
Change
NIKE Brand Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
25,898
$
23,156
12
%
10
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
16,370
12,382
32
%
30
%
Global Brand Divisions2
25
30
-17
%
-17
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUES
$
42,293
$
35,568
19
%
17
%
NIKE Brand Revenues on a Wholesale Equivalent Basis:3
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
25,898
$
23,156
12
%
10
%
Sales from our Wholesale Operations to NIKE Direct Operations
9,872
7,452
32
%
30
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT REVENUES
$
35,770
$
30,608
17
%
15
%
NIKE Brand Wholesale Equivalent Revenues by:3
Men’s
$
18,883
$
16,694
13
%
11
%
Women’s
8,555
6,999
22
%
20
%
NIKE Kids’
5,884
5,033
17
%
15
%
Others4
2,448
1,882
30
%
26
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT REVENUES
$
35,770
$
30,608
17
%
15
%
NIKE Brand Wholesale Equivalent Revenues by:3
Running
$
3,987
$
3,830
4
%
3
%
NIKE Basketball
1,692
1,508
12
%
10
%
Jordan Brand
4,711
3,609
31
%
28
%
Football (Soccer)
1,682
1,575
7
%
4
%
Training
2,907
2,688
8
%
7
%
Sportswear
15,053
12,285
23
%
20
%
Others5
5,738
5,113
12
%
11
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT REVENUES
$
35,770
$
30,608
17
%
15
%
1 The percent change has been calculated using actual exchange rates in use during the comparative prior year period and is provided to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends by excluding the impact of translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. Management uses this non-GAAP financial measure when evaluating the Company's performance, including when making financial and operating decisions. Additionally, management believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides investors with additional financial information that should be considered when assessing the Company’s underlying business performance and trends. References to this measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
2 Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
3 References to NIKE Brand wholesale equivalent revenues, which are considered non-GAAP financial measures, are intended to provide context as to the total size of the Company’s NIKE Brand market footprint if it had no NIKE Direct operations. NIKE Brand wholesale equivalent revenues consist of 1) sales to external wholesale customers and 2) internal sales from the Company’s wholesale operations to its NIKE Direct operations which are charged at prices that are comparable to prices charged to external wholesale customers.
4 Others include all unisex products, equipment and other products not allocated to Men’s, Women’s and NIKE Kids’, as well as certain adjustments that are not allocated to products designated by gender or age.
5 Others include all other categories and certain adjustments that are not allocated at the category level.
NIKE, Inc.
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES1
(Unaudited)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
%
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
%
(Dollars in millions)
5/31/2021
5/31/2020
Change
5/31/2021
5/31/2020
Change
North America
$
1,794
$
(13
)
13,900
%
$
5,089
$
2,899
76
%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
550
(153
)
459
%
2,435
1,541
58
%
Greater China
691
571
21
%
3,243
2,490
30
%
Asia Pacific & Latin America
418
79
429
%
1,530
1,184
29
%
Global Brand Divisions2
(1,110
)
(844
)
-32
%
(3,656
)
(3,468
)
-5
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND1
2,343
(360
)
751
%
8,641
4,646
86
%
Converse
138
(27
)
611
%
543
297
83
%
Corporate3
(564
)
(367
)
-54
%
(2,261
)
(1,967
)
-15
%
TOTAL NIKE, INC. EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES1
1,917
(754
)
354
%
6,923
2,976
133
%
% of revenues
15.5
%
(11.9
)
%
15.5
%
8.0
%
Interest expense (income), net
63
50
—
262
89
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
$
1,854
$
(804
)
331
%
$
6,661
$
2,887
131
%
1 The Company evaluates the performance of individual operating segments based on earnings before interest and taxes (commonly referred to as “EBIT”), which represents net income before interest expense (income), net and income tax expense. Total NIKE Brand EBIT and Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT are considered non-GAAP financial measures and are being provided as management believes this additional information should be considered when assessing the Company’s underlying business performance and trends. References to EBIT should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
2 Global Brand Divisions primarily represent demand creation and operating overhead expense, including product creation and design expenses that are centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE Direct global digital operations and enterprise technology. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
3 Corporate consists primarily of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with centrally managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to the Company’s corporate headquarters; unallocated insurance, benefit and compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency gains and losses, including certain hedge gains and losses. For the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2021, Corporate included non-recurring employee termination and related costs associated with the previously announced leadership and operating model changes.
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