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CLAIM #46540 · Nike Inc (NKE) · 2026Q1 earnings call · Sep 30, 2025 · due May 31, 2026

We expect the tax rate for the second quarter and the full year to be in the low 20% range due to anticipated changes in earnings mix.

Matt Friend · CFO

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graded after results covering May 31, 2026 are reported

In context

cused on what we can control, principally to make forward progress on our win-now actions for the long-term health of our brands and to activate our sport offense. Our outlook reflects our best assessment of these factors based on the data that we have available today. We expect Q2 revenues to be down low single digits, including one point of benefit from foreign exchange. We expect Q2 gross margins to be down approximately 300 to 375 basis points, including a net headwind of 175 basis points from the new incremental tariffs. We expect Q2 SG&A dollars to be up high single digits, with an acceleration of demand creation investment and low single-digit increase in operating overhead. We expect other expense net of interest income to be an expense of $10 to $20 million in the second quarter. We expect the tax rate for the second quarter and the full year to be in the low 20% range due to anticipated changes in earnings mix. Finally, with an additional ninety days of execution against our win-now actions, I'll close with some insights that should bring shape to NIKE's financial performance for the balance of fiscal 2026. We see momentum building with our wholesale partners. Our spring order book is up versus the prior year, with growth led by sport. And as a result, we expect wholesale revenue to return to modest growth for fiscal 2026. At the same time, we continue taking steps to reposition NIKE Digital as a full-price business. Organic traffic continues to decline double digits. With a business in the prior year that was more concentrated on classic footwear franchises and sneaker launch, as well as a higher mix of off-price sales, traffic comps will remain under pressure. And so we do not expect NIKE Dire

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SEC filings for NKE · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2026Q1 earnings call.