Nike (NYSE: NKE) 3Q19 Results: Digital Growth Powers Forward at a 36% Pace, China Digital Grows Over 60%

Executive Summary

• Nike 3Q19 revenues rose 7%, driven by 13% growth for Nike footwear led by Greater China.
• The operating margin was flat at 13% of sales as gross margin expansion was offset by investment spending in Nike’s transformational initiatives.
• The outlook for 4Q19 is high-single-digit revenue growth offset by FX, about 75 bps gross-margin expansion and high-single-digit SG&A expense growth.