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Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

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<ul><li>The recent financial results for NIKE, Inc.'s first quarter of fiscal 2026 present a complex picture characterized by a mix of progress and challenges.</li><li>The company has been implementing its "Win Now" strategy, focusing on sports and aligning its operations to better serve athletes.</li><li>This approach has aimed to drive momentum in key areas such as running, North America, and wholesale partnerships.</li></ul>

The recent financial results for NIKE, Inc.'s first quarter of fiscal 2026 present a complex picture characterized by a mix of progress and challenges.The company has been implementing its "Win Now" strategy, focusing on sports and aligning its operations to better serve athletes.This approach has aimed to drive momentum in key areas such as running, North America, and wholesale partnerships.

Nike’s Digital Pivot – Can Cutting Promotions & Going Full-Price Pay Off Long Term?

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Caixin is a media group dedicated to providing financial and business news through periodicals, online content, mobile apps, conferences, books and TV/video programs. Caixin aims to blaze a trail that helps traditional media prosper in the new media age through integrated multimedia platforms.

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<ul><li>Nike Inc. is undertaking a major overhaul of its global supply chain to reduce its reliance on Chinese manufacturing for footwear destined for the U.S. market. The move comes as the sportswear giant faces mounting tariff pressures and falling sales.</li><li>Currently, China accounts for about 16% of Nike’s footwear imported into the United States, Matthew Friend, Nike’s chief financial officer, said during an earnings call on Thursday. The company wants to cut that figure to a “high single-digit percentage range” by May 2026, shifting production to other countries to offset rising tariff costs.</li><li>Nike estimates tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will add roughly $1 billion to its expenses, highlighting the urgency of diversifying its sourcing strategy.</li></ul>

Nike Inc. is undertaking a major overhaul of its global supply chain to reduce its reliance on Chinese manufacturing for footwear destined for the U.S. market. The move comes as the sportswear giant faces mounting tariff pressures and falling sales.Currently, China accounts for about 16% of Nike’s footwear imported into the United States, Matthew Friend, Nike’s chief financial officer, said during an earnings call on Thursday. The company wants to cut that figure to a “high single-digit percentage range” by May 2026, shifting production to other countries to offset rising tariff costs.Nike estimates tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will add roughly $1 billion to its expenses, highlighting the urgency of diversifying its sourcing strategy.

Nike to Cut China Footwear Output to Counter $1 Billion Tariff Hit 

<ul><li>In the latest earnings, NIKE, Inc. reported its fiscal 2025 third-quarter results.</li><li>Various strategic initiatives, including a focus on expanding product offerings and enhancing brand presence, were discussed by CEO Elliott Hill and CFO Matt Friend.</li><li>The results show a complex scenario for NIKE, characterized by both challenging headwinds and promising initiatives aimed at revitalizing growth.</li></ul>

In the latest earnings, NIKE, Inc. reported its fiscal 2025 third-quarter results.Various strategic initiatives, including a focus on expanding product offerings and enhancing brand presence, were discussed by CEO Elliott Hill and CFO Matt Friend.The results show a complex scenario for NIKE, characterized by both challenging headwinds and promising initiatives aimed at revitalizing growth.

Nike Reinvents Its Iconic Lineup—Can Its Bold Product Overhaul Halt The Revenue DECLINEt?

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John Ley

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Clifton Derivatives

Independent derivative and volatility research firm focusing on events/catalysts, earnings, relative value and cross asset volatility strategies.

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<li>A detailed analysis of the earnings implied jump in Nike options compared to historical outcomes.</li>
<li>Post-Earnings price movements are examined to assess directional tendencies and magnitude based on beats and misses.</li>
<li>The third quarter stands out for the size of earnings-day moves, while earnings misses have shown a distinct post-earnings performance trend.</li>
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A detailed analysis of the earnings implied jump in Nike options compared to historical outcomes.
Post-Earnings price movements are examined to assess directional tendencies and magnitude based on beats and misses.
The third quarter stands out for the size of earnings-day moves, while earnings misses have shown a distinct post-earnings performance trend.


NIKE Q3 Earnings: Options Market Expectations and Post-Earnings Trends

<ul><li>Nike Inc. is at a pivotal moment as new CEO Elliott Hill endeavors to reverse a persistent sales slump and restore the company's dominance in the highly competitive sportswear market.</li><li>Hill, who returned to Nike after a three-decade career with the company, has pledged to refocus on sports-centric innovation and strengthen the brand’s core offerings.</li><li>However, his task is compounded by significant missteps from his predecessor, John Donahoe, and mounting competitive threats that threaten Nike’s market position.</li></ul>

Nike Inc. is at a pivotal moment as new CEO Elliott Hill endeavors to reverse a persistent sales slump and restore the company's dominance in the highly competitive sportswear market.Hill, who returned to Nike after a three-decade career with the company, has pledged to refocus on sports-centric innovation and strengthen the brand’s core offerings.However, his task is compounded by significant missteps from his predecessor, John Donahoe, and mounting competitive threats that threaten Nike’s market position.

Nike’s Shocking Struggles: Will CEO Elliott Hill's Turnaround Strategy Work?

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NIKE, Inc. designs, develops, and markets athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products for men, women, and children. The Company sells its products worldwide to retail stores, through its own stores, subsidiaries, and distributors.

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Nike’s Digital Pivot – Can Cutting Promotions & Going Full-Price Pay Off Long Term?

The recent financial results for NIKE, Inc.'s first quarter of fiscal 2026 present a complex picture characterized by a mix of progress and...

Baptista Research

Nike to Cut China Footwear Output to Counter $1 Billion Tariff Hit

Nike Inc. is undertaking a major overhaul of its global supply chain to reduce its reliance on Chinese manufacturing for footwear destined for the...

Caixin Global

Nike Reinvents Its Iconic Lineup—Can Its Bold Product Overhaul Halt The Revenue DECLINEt?

In the latest earnings, NIKE, Inc. reported its fiscal 2025 third-quarter results. Various strategic initiatives, including a focus on expanding...

Baptista Research

NIKE Q3 Earnings: Options Market Expectations and Post-Earnings Trends

Analysis of Nike options earnings jump compared to historical outcomes reveals significant post-earnings price movements and trends, particularly...

John Ley

Nike’s Shocking Struggles: Will CEO Elliott Hill's Turnaround Strategy Work?

Nike Inc. is at a pivotal moment as new CEO Elliott Hill endeavors to reverse a persistent sales slump and restore the company's dominance in the...

Baptista Research

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Nike’s Digital Pivot – Can Cutting Promotions & Going Full-Price Pay Off Long Term?

The recent financial results for NIKE, Inc.'s first quarter of fiscal 2026 present a complex picture characterized by a mix of progress and...

Baptista Research

Nike to Cut China Footwear Output to Counter $1 Billion Tariff Hit

Nike Inc. is undertaking a major overhaul of its global supply chain to reduce its reliance on Chinese manufacturing for footwear destined for the...

Caixin Global

Nike Reinvents Its Iconic Lineup—Can Its Bold Product Overhaul Halt The Revenue DECLINEt?

In the latest earnings, NIKE, Inc. reported its fiscal 2025 third-quarter results. Various strategic initiatives, including a focus on expanding...

Baptista Research

NIKE Q3 Earnings: Options Market Expectations and Post-Earnings Trends

​Analysis of Nike options earnings jump compared to historical outcomes reveals significant post-earnings price movements and trends, particularly...

John Ley

Nike’s Shocking Struggles: Will CEO Elliott Hill's Turnaround Strategy Work?

Nike Inc. is at a pivotal moment as new CEO Elliott Hill endeavors to reverse a persistent sales slump and restore the company's dominance in the...

Baptista Research

Analysis of Nike options earnings jump compared to historical outcomes reveals significant post-earnings price movements and trends, particularly...