D. Tighe
Research expert covering consumer behavior, sporting goods retail, and the global toy industry.
Nike - Statistics & Facts
Perhaps one of the most recognizable brands on the planet, thanks to the 'Swoosh' logo and "Just Do It" slogan, Nike is the world's largest supplier and manufacturer of athletic shoes and apparel, as well as a major supplier of sports equipment. Nike, Inc. is the owner of a number of brands, including Nike, Converse, and Jordan, and the company is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, United States. Some of the other big players within the industry are adidas, Puma, and Under Armour.
Although Nike's 2024 revenue is nothing to scoff at, less than one percent of sales growth had been recorded compared to the previous financial year. The company's North American sales decreased slightly compared to 2023, while the company's direct-to-consumer segment "NIKE Direct" did not perform as well as expected.
A short introduction to Nike
The company that named itself after the Greek goddess of victory markets several products under its own brand, including, but not limited to Nike Pro, Nike+, Nike Blazers, Nike Dunk, as well as Air Max, Air Jordan, Phantom. Globally, Nike sponsors many high-profile athletes, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Rory McIlroy, LeBron James, and Rafael Nadal, as well as sports clubs like FC Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain.Just Do It
Nike is the most valuable apparel brand, boasting a brand value of over 30 billion U.S. dollars. In other words, Nike is not just the world’s leading sports clothing brand, it is also the single most valuable apparel brand overall. The company also has a very strong financial record, generating over 50 billion U.S. dollars in revenue during its latest two financial years. There are three main business segments from which Nike generates its sales, namely, footwear, apparel, and equipment. The largest segment, footwear, led the way in terms of sales revenue, bringing in approximately 33 billion U.S. dollars in the fiscal year ended May 2024.Although Nike's 2024 revenue is nothing to scoff at, less than one percent of sales growth had been recorded compared to the previous financial year. The company's North American sales decreased slightly compared to 2023, while the company's direct-to-consumer segment "NIKE Direct" did not perform as well as expected.
