Kohl's Corporation operates as a omnichannel retailer in the United States. It offers branded apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty, and home products through its stores and website. The company provides its products primarily under the brand names of Croft & Barrow, Jumping Beans, SO, Sonoma Goods for Life, and Sonoma Goods for Life, as well as Food Network, LC Lauren Conrad, Nine West, and Simply Vera Vera Wang. Kohl's Corporation was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

Kohl's Corporation

Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Triumph Financial Inc (Symbol: TFIN), where a total of 777 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 77,700 underlying shares. That amounts to about 41.8% of TFIN's average daily trading volume over the past month of 186,030 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $65 strike call option expiring November 21, 2025, with 700 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 70,000 underlying shares of TFIN. Below is a chart showing TFIN's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $65 strike highlighted in orange:
Exxon Mobil Corp (Symbol: XOM) options are showing a volume of 64,892 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 6.5 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 41.7% of XOM's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 15.6 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $115 strike call option expiring November 21, 2025, with 5,731 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 573,100 underlying shares of XOM. Below is a chart showing XOM's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $115 strike highlighted in orange:
And Kohl's Corp. (Symbol: KSS) options are showing a volume of 30,554 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 3.1 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 41.1% of KSS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 7.4 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $13.50 strike call option expiring August 22, 2025, with 3,088 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 308,800 underlying shares of KSS. Below is a chart showing KSS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $13.50 strike highlighted in orange:
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Notable Friday Option Activity: TFIN, XOM, KSS

Key Points
The DORKs are Krispy Kreme, Opendoor Technologies, Rocket Companies, and Kohl's.
The acronym is meant to be funny, but the risks investors are taking on with this investment fad are very serious.
If you can't afford to lose every penny you invest, do not buy any of the DORKs.
The acronym DORKs was selected by some Wall Street "comedians" because that term probably brings to mind middle school memories. It's a win from a marketing perspective and much better than, say, KORDs would have been. But catchy acronyms don't make good investments, good stocks do. Which is why investors might want to be cautious before buying the DORKs.
What are the DORKs?
The term DORKs is a shorthand way to refer to the stocks of Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT), Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ: OPEN), Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), and Kohl's (NYSE: KSS). In case you don't see it, the first letter of each of these companies' tickers spells DORK. This looks like a new round of what were called meme stocks a few years ago. Indeed, the DORKs have seen shocking price moves despite the fact that they are facing often material difficulties as businesses.
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Before getting into three specific reasons for avoiding the DORKs today, investors need to understand that these are risky investments. Unless you can afford to lose every penny you invest, you shouldn't buy the DORKs hoping to win the Wall Street lottery. Here are three reasons to be skeptical of the DORKs.
1. Wall Street loves to sell hot ideas
The Nifty 50, the BRICS, the "Magnificent Seven", and now the DORKs. These are all quick and catchy terms used to describe some investment trend -- or perhaps it would be better to say fad. There are reasons behind the creation of each term. And, in many cases, the reasons have merit. But, at the end of the day, these are all terms that sell an idea or a dream. The fun acronym or nickname makes the idea seem more real or official.
It is amazing how quickly Wall Street jumps on things that will help increase trading or that will help promote a product. Indeed, it wasn't long until there was a Magnificent Seven exchange-traded fund (ETF), such as Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSEMKT: MAGS). There's even a more aggressive option, the Roundhill Daily 2X Long Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSEMKT: MAGX). The DORKs grouping is new, but there's probably someone on Wall Street looking to capitalize on this with a product.
But don't mistake what's happening now: The DORKs acronym helps to popularize the idea of investing in Krispy Kreme, Opendoor Technologies, Rocket Companies, and Kohl's, and that increases trading volume. More trading volume means more money for a host of Wall Street firms. Any time you see a catchy name used to identify a stock investment idea, you should worry because you are being marketed to either directly or indirectly. Wall Street wants you to trade, trade, trade -- and it doesn't matter if you make money or not.
2. Investment fads don't last
There's a saying, or better a warning, on Wall Street that trees don't grow to the sky. Essentially, even good investment ideas can't rise in price forever. All stocks go up and down over time. Well-run companies go through good times and bad times. And, thus, investors have to be prepared for zigzags when they buy a stock and not simply a rocket ship to the moon.
This is the basis behind buy-and-hold investing. But it only really works if, like Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway, you start off with buying good companies (hopefully at attractive prices) and then hold for the long term so you can benefit from their growth. Just because a stock is caught up in an acronym or some investment fad does not mean it is a good company. But it does suggest that the price of the stock is probably on the expensive side, at least while the fad is still running.
But eventually a mercurial Wall Street always seems to get bored with investment fads. And then it moves on to something new. The old fad usually flames out. Be forewarned: Fads, no matter how exciting, don't last.
3. Nobody is perfect, particularly on Wall Street
So let's bring the first two points together. Something on Wall Street has caught the attention of investors and has been turned into a marketable concept, either directly or just via a media frenzy. The goal is to make you feel like you are missing out on something. But the fad that spawned the marketable concept, in this case the DORKs, isn't likely to be a sustainable long-term trend. However, you are still watching as it seems like other investors are making millions while you stand on the sidelines and do nothing!
Resist the urge to jump on fads like the DORKs. First off, how will you know when to sell? It is difficult, if not impossible, to time the broader market or individual stocks with any sustainable regularity. Buying into risky investment themes increases the likelihood that you will end up buying late and holding too long. After all, if it already has an acronym, you aren't the first one in the door. Always remember that someone is buying that stock at the top, that's how the price got so high. The last person in the door tends to lose money.
And here's the unfortunate part of investment fads. People love to talk about how much money they made, but few if any will discuss how much money they lost. So you get positive comments when things are going well and then virtual silence when things go poorly. The financial pain that fads inflict on investors who are lured in late simply leaves the latecomers with private emotional duress.
Investing should be fun; don't destroy that for yourself
I wish I could claim to have never bought into a fad on Wall Street. Maybe it's a rite of passage or just human nature. But I can tell you from experience that hot Wall Street themes like DORKs are not great investment ideas. Maybe there's a kernel of truth in the mix, but the long-term outcome is highly likely to be bad for you if you get sucked in with the crowd. And losing money, particularly early in your investment life, can lead you to shy away from Wall Street, which is truly a powerful wealth building tool if you are careful and thoughtful about your investments.
Unless you can afford to lose every penny you invest, you are better off avoiding the DORKs. If you are still tempted, I suggest you go read the annual reports for Berkshire Hathaway instead. Buffett's folksy investment wisdom will entertain and educate. And it will help you go down the same slow and steady path that led to Berkshire Hathaway outperforming the market over the long term even as investment fad after investment fad (like the DORKs) eventually imploded.
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3 Reasons Investors Might Want to Be Cautious Before Investing in the DORKs

Key Points
Kohl's stock soared this week as a series of new meme-stock trades made waves in the market.
Investors showed an increased appetite for risky speculative plays, and big gains helped spur a short squeeze in Kohl's stock.
While it's impossible to say what Kohl's stock will do in the near term, the company's long-term outlook is challenging.
Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) stock recorded explosive gains over the last week of trading. The company's share price rose 33.5% compared to its level at the previous Friday's market close -- a stretch that saw the S&P 500 index rise 1.5%.
While there was no major business-specific news for the company, its valuation surged thanks to meme-stock trading and a short squeeze. Even with the big rally this week, the retailer's share price is still down roughly 9% in 2025 and 56% over the last three years.
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Kohl's stock surges on meme-stock and short-squeeze momentum
Kohl's stock surged as it became a popular play among meme-stock traders, and the momentum helped spur a moderate short squeeze that helped push its valuation even higher. Due to consistent struggles facing the retailer, investors had placed significant bets against the company by selling its stock short. With the company's share price seeing a huge rally this week, short sellers were forced to buy back the stock they had lent out in short sales, which had the effect of pushing Kohl's stock even higher.
What's next for Kohl's?
Kohl's could continue to see bullish momentum connected to meme-stock trading in the near term, but the company's performance outlook is fraught. With its last update, Kohl's guided for sales to fall between 5% and 7% this year. Meanwhile, same-store sales are projected to fall between 4% and 6%, and the midpoint of the company's earnings target implies a roughly 64% annual decline in profitability.
As part of the meme-stock play, some investors have jumped into the stock with expectations that the company's commercial real estate holdings could be undervalued, but that looks like a risky investment thesis.
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Why Kohl's Stock Skyrocketed This Week

Key Points
Kohl's has become a meme stock.
Investors recently noticed the stock had close to 50% short interest.
The company has struggled as of late.
After rocketing nearly 38% higher yesterday, shares of Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) traded close to 16% lower, as of 12:12 a.m. ET today. Shares bobbed and weaved in violent trading sessions sparked by interest from retail investors, who view Kohl's as a meme stock.
Meme mania is back
With the market at all-time highs, investors are back in on meme stocks and appear to have targeted several names with high short interest that seem ripe for a short squeeze. Other stocks that have become meme stocks include Opendoor, Krispy Kreme, and GoPro.
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Kohl's had one of the highest percentages of its public float shorted at close to 50%, making it the ideal candidate for meme investors to identify. Kohl's was the topic of several threads on the popular sub-Reddit WallStreetBets on Tuesday.
Kohl's has struggled as competition from e-commerce and other discount retailers has cut into the company's business. Recently, analysts at Goldman Sachs raised their price target from $5 per share to $7 on "reacceleration in top-line growth and cleaner inventories." But the stock has soared past that level, due to the meme rally.
Of the 12 Wall Street analysts that have issued research reports on the stock over the last three months, five had a hold rating on the company, while seven say sell, according to TipRanks. The average price target implies about 43% downside, as of this writing.
Buckle up
As mentioned, Kohl's no longer trades on any kind of fundamentals and now is being propelled by social media-driven exuberance. There's no predicting where the stock will go or in which direction, so investors should avoid the name. But if you do invest, only invest what you can afford to lose.
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Why Shares of Kohl's Are Sinking Today

Stocks Mixed: Tariffs, Earnings Season, Powell’s Future Dominate the Headlines
Stocks are mixed thus far this week amid a flurry of trade policy headlines, the start of earnings season, and rumors about Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s future. Last night, President Donald Trump announced that a deal had been signed with Japan. Japan will invest $550 billion in the US (of which the US will receive 90% of the profits). Additionally, the US will levy a 15% tariff on Japanese goods. President Trump’s August 2nd trade deadline is approaching quickly for the countries that have not yet signed deals with the United States.
That said, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has promised that there are several trade deals likely to be signed in the current days, and for larger deals like the EU, the August deadline is flexible, reiterating that the US would rather wait longer for better deals than rush them. Meanwhile, stocks flushed lower midday Tuesday after a fake rumor surfaced that embroiled Fed Chair Jerome Powell had been fired. Powell has been facing an onslaught of criticism amid his ‘hawkish’ monetary policy. However, many rate-sensitive areas have rallied over the past few days, including housing stocks and small caps, signaling that rate cuts may be on the horizon.
Are Momentum Stocks Signaling Short-term Market Froth?
While the price action of the major indices remains bearish, momentum stocks signal that it may be time for Wall Street investors to take their foot off the gas pedal. Below are four reasons:
· Signs of frothiness appear amid rallies in heavily shorted “retail stocks”: One sign of an overheated market that I have witnessed over the years is when “junk off the bottom” starts to rally. That is, cheap, beaten-down, heavily shorted, unprofitable stocks begin to rally. For instance, OpenDoor Technologies (OPEN) ripped as much as 500% this month. Meanwhile, similar, heavily-shorted and beaten-down stocks like Krispy Kreme (DNUT), Beyond (BYON), Kohls (KSS), and Beyond Meat (BYND) are experiencing relief rallies.
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· Options speculation frothiness: Additionally, “0DTE” (zero days until expiration) options now account for around two-thirds of all daily options volumes. Such froth suggests that retail investors may have a case of “irrational exuberance” in the short-term.
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· Gravity: The S&P 500 Index has trended above its 20-day moving average for roughly two months. Historically, gravity takes hold at this juncture, and stocks are due for some profit-taking.
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· Back half of July seasonality: Since 1950, the S&P 500 Index has been strong in the first half of July before paring gains in the back half of the month.
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Markets Can Stay Irrational
As the old Wall Street adage goes, “Markets can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent.” The clues above do not mean to sell everything or to go short, but instead be aware that the music can stop at any moment, and risk management is warranted.
Bottom Line
Signs of ‘irrational exuberance’ are emerging in US stock markets as low-quality momentum stocks squeeze shorts and rampant short-term options trading proliferates.
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Low-Quality Momentum Stocks Soar: Are Markets too Frothy?

The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is up 34.36 to 23,097.94. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 249,543,904 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session:
Opendoor Technologies Inc (OPEN) is -0.28 at $2.60, with 27,481,801 shares traded. OPEN's current last sale is 273.68% of the target price of $0.95.
GoPro, Inc. (GPRO) is +0.73 at $2.10, with 21,373,014 shares traded. GPRO's current last sale is 700% of the target price of $0.3.
Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) is +1.36 at $5.49, with 20,274,273 shares traded. DNUT's current last sale is 114.38% of the target price of $4.8.
Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares (TSLL) is -0.04 at $12.55, with 6,996,795 shares traded. This represents a 99.52% increase from its 52 Week Low.
Abivax SA (ABVX) is +49.5 at $59.50, with 4,949,205 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for ABVX is in the "buy range".
NIO Inc. (NIO) is +0.2212 at $5.23, with 4,454,438 shares traded. NIO's current last sale is 130.78% of the target price of $4.
Rocket Companies, Inc. (RKT) is +1.5 at $17.50, with 4,323,651 shares traded. RKT's current last sale is 125% of the target price of $14.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is +2.1095 at $169.14, with 3,596,325 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for NVDA is in the "buy range".
AT&T Inc. (T) is -0.82 at $26.60, with 1,871,931 shares traded. Smarter Analyst Reports: AT&T Posts Strong Q3 Results on Customer Growth
BigBear.ai, Inc. (BBAI) is +0.1212 at $7.49, with 1,497,626 shares traded. BBAI's current last sale is 149.82% of the target price of $5.
Kohl's Corporation (KSS) is -0.1 at $14.24, with 1,412,891 shares traded. KSS's current last sale is 178% of the target price of $8.
Stellantis N.V. (STLA) is +0.6 at $9.87, with 1,288,085 shares traded.STLA is scheduled to provide an earnings report on 7/29/2025, for the fiscal quarter ending Jun2025.
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Pre-Market Most Active for Jul 23, 2025 : OPEN, GPRO, DNUT, TSLL, ABVX, NIO, RKT, NVDA, T, BBAI, KSS, STLA

Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in SentinelOne Inc (Symbol: S), where a total volume of 74,509 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 7.5 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 135.9% of S's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 5.5 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $21 strike call option expiring August 15, 2025, with 7,243 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 724,300 underlying shares of S. Below is a chart showing S's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $21 strike highlighted in orange:
Innodata Inc (Symbol: INOD) options are showing a volume of 27,924 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 2.8 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 117.9% of INOD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.4 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $55 strike call option expiring August 15, 2025, with 7,786 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 778,600 underlying shares of INOD. Below is a chart showing INOD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $55 strike highlighted in orange:
And Kohl's Corp. (Symbol: KSS) saw options trading volume of 81,906 contracts, representing approximately 8.2 million underlying shares or approximately 110.5% of KSS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 7.4 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $10 strike put option expiring July 25, 2025, with 12,790 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.3 million underlying shares of KSS. Below is a chart showing KSS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $10 strike highlighted in orange:
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Notable Monday Option Activity: S, INOD, KSS

Tractor Supply Company TSCO is likely to register an increase in the top line when it reports second-quarter 2025 results on July 24, before market open. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $4.40 billion, indicating a 3.6% jump from the year-ago figure.
The bottom line of the leading rural lifestyle retailer in the United States is expected to have risen year over year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share has been unchanged at 80 cents in the past 30 days, indicating a 1.3% rise from the year-ago period’s figure. (Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.)
Tractor Supply has a negative trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.5%, on average. In the last reported quarter, this Brentwood, TN-based company’s earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.1%.
Key Factors Likely to Impact TSCO’s Q2 Results
Tractor Supply’s quarterly performance is likely to have benefited from sturdy demand and strong market share gains. The company has been gaining from demand for its core merchandise, including consumable, usable and edible products. TSCO’s emphasis on tailoring its product offerings to suit the daily needs of rural customers has been a key driver of its success. Such factors, coupled with the execution of its everyday low-price strategy, are expected to have bolstered its performance in the quarter under review.
TSCO’s ‘ONETractor’ strategy, which is aimed at connecting stores and online shopping, appears encouraging. The company has been benefiting from its Life Out Here Strategy and the Neighbor’s Club membership program, which are likely to have driven its sales. It continues to expand its competitive moat by gaining market share across its key product categories and maintaining healthy customer engagement metrics.
In its first-quarterearnings call management had expected net sales growth of about 3-4%, comparable store sales to range from flat to up 1% and earnings per share between $0.79 and $0.81 for the second quarter of 2025.
However, higher depreciation and amortization costs, expenses from opening a distribution center and cost inflation are likely to have been concerns. Growth investments and deleveraged fixed costs are also expected to have driven SG&A expenses. Our model indicates a 5.1% year-over-year increase in SG&A expenses for the second quarter, with the SG&A expense rate rising 30 basis points to 25.3%. Depreciation and amortization expenses are expected to increase 21.2% year over year.
What the Zacks Model Unveils for TSCO?
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Tractor Supply this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. But that is not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Tractor Supply has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.
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Valuation & Price Performance of TSCO Stock
From a valuation perspective, Tractor Supply stock trades at a premium relative to the Retail - Miscellaneous industry. The company has a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 25.34X, above the industry’s average of 17.96X. However, the stock trades below the historical benchmarks, with a five-year high of 27.91X.
TSCO shares have gained 11.7% in the past three months compared with the industry's 23.6% growth.
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Kohl’s Corporation KSS currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.02% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The company is likely to register a decline in the top line when it reports second-quarter 2025 numbers. The consensus mark for revenues is pegged at $3.5 billion, which indicates a decline of 6.7% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kohl’s quarterly earnings per share of 33 cents implies a 44.1% decrease from the year-ago quarter. The consensus mark has remained stable in the past 30 days. KSS has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 18.8%, on average.
Chewy CHWY has an Earnings ESP of +0.09% and currently has a Zacks Rank of 3. CHWY is likely to register top and bottom-line growth when it reports second-quarter fiscal 2025 results. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its quarterly revenues is pegged at $3.1 billion, indicating a 7.8% increase from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.
The consensus estimate for CHWY’s fiscal second-quarter earnings is pegged at 33 cents a share, up 37.5% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus mark has been unchanged in the past 30 days. CHWY has delivered an earnings beat of 8.1%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
lululemon athletica LULU currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.44% and a Zacks Rank of 3. LULU is likely to register top-line growth when it reports second-quarter fiscal 2025 results. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its quarterly revenues is pegged at $2.5 billion, indicating 7.1% growth from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.
The consensus estimate for LULU’s second-quarter earnings is pegged at $2.87 a share, implying an 8.9% decrease from the year-earlier quarter. The consensus mark has dipped 1.4% in the past 30 days.
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Tractor Supply Gears Up for Q2 Earnings: What Awaits the Stock?

It's been frustrating to be a Nike (NYSE: NKE) investor the past few years, but investors cheered after new CEO Elliott Hill indicated that the worst was now behind the company after it reported its fiscal fourth quarter results.
Nike shares surged on the results, which topped low expectations, although the stock is still down on the year and more than 20% lower over the past five years.
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Let's delve into Nike's recent earnings to see why now is a good time to pick up shares in the iconic sneaker and apparel maker.
The worst is over
Hill, who has been on the job for less than a year, has been working hard to help turn around Nike's business following the missteps of former CEO John Donahoe. Hill's predecessor neglected innovation and pushed the company's classic footwear segment, which consists of brands like Air Jordan and Air Force 1. He also made a big direct-to-consumer push while neglecting important wholesale relationships.
Hill has been working to rewind the damage done by Donahoe through his Win Now action plan. The main tenet of his plan is to return Nike to its innovation roots. He has reorganized the business to drive sports-specific innovation across its three main brands: Nike, Jordan, and Converse. The company has seen some early traction with new innovation, with its Vomero 18 running shoe becoming a $100 million-plus franchise with strong sell-through just 90 days after launch.
The company is also working to mend its relationship with wholesalers. On this end, it recently announced a new partnership with Amazon, where the e-commerce giant will carry a select assortment of Nike footwear, apparel, and accessories. Nike also hired retail marketing, visual merchandising, and account managers to work with large wholesalers to help with their presentations and create better consumer connections.
In addition, the company is looking to implement sharper marketplace segmentation in order to serve its customers at different price points. At the same time, it is looking to position Nike Digital and Nike Direct as premium destinations. This means you might be able to get some lower-priced Nike products at a retailer like Kohl's, while Nike will have its high-end products with the newest technology on its apps and in its stores.
While Nike's actual results were still weak, Hill said it's time to turn the page and that he expects Nike's results to improve moving forward.
For fiscal Q4, Nike's revenue declined 12% to $11.1 billion, with Nike brand revenue down 11% to $10.8 billion. Nike Direct revenue sank 14% to $4.7 billion, as digital sales collapsed 26%. This is largely due to the company repositioning its digital app as a premier destination. Wholesale revenue, meanwhile, dropped 9% to $6.4 billion.
China remained a weak spot, with revenue sinking 21% in the quarter to $1.5 billion. Nike has been heavily discounting in China to reset its inventory.
North America revenue dipped 11% to $4.7 billion, with apparel sales down 7% and footwear revenue falling 13%. EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) sales sank 9%, while Asia Pacific and Latin America sales decreased by 8%.
Heavy discounting to clear inventory continued to weigh on Nike's gross margins, which fell 440 basis points to 40.3%. Between declining sales and gross margins, its earnings per share (EPS) plunged 86% in the quarter to $0.14.
The company said that tariffs would be a significant new cost headwind, representing an estimated $1 billion in gross costs. It said the tariffs would hurt its gross margin by 75 basis points this fiscal year, with the bigger impact in the first half. It is currently working with suppliers and retail partners to mitigate the costs and impact on consumers.
Is Nike stock a buy?
While Nike's progress has not yet shown up in its results, Hill is helping lay the groundwork for the company to get back on track. He's been leaning into innovation, rebuilding wholesale partnerships, repositioning Nike's app and stores as premium destinations, and working to segment the brand into both premium and core offerings depending on the channel.
While the stock trades at a pretty hefty valuation, with a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 39 times analysts' 2026 estimates, that's largely because Nike's earnings have been depressed. If Hill can get Nike's EPS back to the $3.73 it was in fiscal year 2024, the stock would trade at under 20 times earnings.
Nike still has work to do, but now could be a good opportunity to buy the stock when the company is showing signs of a turnaround and the stock is still down on the year.
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