NIKE Inc. (NYSE:NKE) beat analyst expectations to deliver a surge in profit and revenue in figures for the athletic equipment manufacturer’s fourth fiscal quarter, released Thursday. Nonetheless, shares in the Beaverton, Oregon-headquartered footwear seller fell in heavy trading after mention of lower revenues out of China in the first half of the new fiscal year was made in an earnings call after the release of the figures.
For the three months that ended May 31, net income came in at $668 million, for diluted earnings per share of $0.73, compared to the year ago figures of $549 million, or $0.59 per share.
Earnings from continuing operations were 76 cents, compared to the year ago figure of 60 cents.
Revenues for the quarter increased 7 per cent to $6.7 billion, or 9 per cent on a currency neutral basis.
With the impact of changes in foreign currency excluded, NIKE brand revenues rose 8 per cent, including growth across each product type and in every geographical territory except Western Europe and Greater China.
The results were up on analysts expectations, which called for per-share earnings of 74 cents from revenue of $6.63 billion.
For the quarter, North America, the biggest top-line performing region, recorded $2.7 billion in sales, up from the year ago equivalent figure of 2.4 billion, for an increase of 12 per cent.
Western Europe recorded $1.02 billion in revenue, down from last year’s $1.04 billion, or flat when excluding currency changes.
The category ‘emerging markets’ recorded $960 million in sales, up from the $870 million recorded previously.
Revenues from Greater China came in at $669 million, essentially flat from the $667 million seen a year ago. Excluding currency changes, revenue in this region fell 1 per cent.
Central and Eastern Europe sales came in at $361 million from the year-ago $330 million, for a 9 per cent bump, or 11 per cent when taking out currency changes.
Revenues from Japan were down, dropping to $214 million from the year ago figure of $241 million, a drop of 11 per cent, or up 4 per cent when excluding currency changes.
Gross margin rose to 43.9 per cent from 42.8 per cent, benefiting from pricing actions, easing material costs and favourable comparisons to last year, when margins were impacted by higher investments in the company's digital business and an unanticipated customs assessment in emerging markets.
"Fiscal 2013 was a great year for NIKE, driven by our innovative products and the power of our brands,” said president and CEO of NIKE, Inc., Mark Parker.
“And we’re excited about what lies ahead. We have the best leadership team in the industry and a deep innovation pipeline. Both are aligned against our biggest opportunities to drive growth, manage risk and drive long-term shareholder value."
The company was trading down on the day after the release of figures, dropping 31 cents in pre-market trading for a loss of 0.5 per cent from a previous close of $62.32. At 9.39am EST this loss had widened to $1.11, leaving shares at $61.21. Reported by Proactive Investors 9 hours ago.
For the three months that ended May 31, net income came in at $668 million, for diluted earnings per share of $0.73, compared to the year ago figures of $549 million, or $0.59 per share.
Earnings from continuing operations were 76 cents, compared to the year ago figure of 60 cents.
Revenues for the quarter increased 7 per cent to $6.7 billion, or 9 per cent on a currency neutral basis.
With the impact of changes in foreign currency excluded, NIKE brand revenues rose 8 per cent, including growth across each product type and in every geographical territory except Western Europe and Greater China.
The results were up on analysts expectations, which called for per-share earnings of 74 cents from revenue of $6.63 billion.
For the quarter, North America, the biggest top-line performing region, recorded $2.7 billion in sales, up from the year ago equivalent figure of 2.4 billion, for an increase of 12 per cent.
Western Europe recorded $1.02 billion in revenue, down from last year’s $1.04 billion, or flat when excluding currency changes.
The category ‘emerging markets’ recorded $960 million in sales, up from the $870 million recorded previously.
Revenues from Greater China came in at $669 million, essentially flat from the $667 million seen a year ago. Excluding currency changes, revenue in this region fell 1 per cent.
Central and Eastern Europe sales came in at $361 million from the year-ago $330 million, for a 9 per cent bump, or 11 per cent when taking out currency changes.
Revenues from Japan were down, dropping to $214 million from the year ago figure of $241 million, a drop of 11 per cent, or up 4 per cent when excluding currency changes.
Gross margin rose to 43.9 per cent from 42.8 per cent, benefiting from pricing actions, easing material costs and favourable comparisons to last year, when margins were impacted by higher investments in the company's digital business and an unanticipated customs assessment in emerging markets.
"Fiscal 2013 was a great year for NIKE, driven by our innovative products and the power of our brands,” said president and CEO of NIKE, Inc., Mark Parker.
“And we’re excited about what lies ahead. We have the best leadership team in the industry and a deep innovation pipeline. Both are aligned against our biggest opportunities to drive growth, manage risk and drive long-term shareholder value."
The company was trading down on the day after the release of figures, dropping 31 cents in pre-market trading for a loss of 0.5 per cent from a previous close of $62.32. At 9.39am EST this loss had widened to $1.11, leaving shares at $61.21. Reported by Proactive Investors 9 hours ago.