NIKE, Inc.

NIKE, Inc. designs, develops, markets, and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and consumer services worldwide under the NIKE, Jordan, and Converse brands. Footwear and apparel offerings focus on athletic performance as well as casual or leisure use, supplemented by sports accessories, performance equipment, licensed merchandise, and interactive digital fitness experiences. The company reports its business across four geographic NIKE Brand segments—North America, EMEA, Greater China, and APLA—alongside an independent Converse segment. It distributes products directly to consumers through retail locations and digital platforms, as well as through wholesale accounts including sporting goods stores, department stores, and independent distributors.

The company operates a global direct-to-consumer and wholesale distribution network, serving customers in nearly all countries. Its retail presence comprises 347 retail stores across the United States and 641 retail stores internationally, supported by 73 distribution centers globally and digital commerce platforms in over 40 countries. Independent contract manufacturers produce its footwear across 11 nations and its apparel across 34 countries. The enterprise employs approximately 73,000 workers worldwide, maintains Converse headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, and operates corporate headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon.

Summary of the business section of NIKE's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“As of May 31, 2026, we had approximately 73,000 employees worldwide, including retail and part-time employees.”