NIKE, Inc.

NKE · Consumer Cyclical

About NIKE, Inc. (NKE)

NIKE, Inc. is a Footwear & Accessories company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

NKE trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Footwear & Accessories

Key Statistics

Current Price
$52.71
Market Cap
$78.03B
52-Week High
$80.17
52-Week Low
$52.18
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Footwear & Accessories

$1,000 Invested in NIKE, Inc. (NKE)

1 Year
$795
+-20%
3 Years
$463
+-54%
5 Years
$393
+-61%
10 Years
$979
+-2%
Since IPO
$429,385
+42838%

How much would $1,000 invested in NKE be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in NKE 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in NIKE, Inc. (NKE) in 2025 would be worth $795 as of May 2026, representing a -20.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in NKE 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in NIKE, Inc. (NKE) in 2023 would be worth $463 as of May 2026, representing a -53.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in NKE 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in NIKE, Inc. (NKE) in 2021 would be worth $393 as of May 2026, representing a -60.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in NKE 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in NIKE, Inc. (NKE) in 2016 would be worth $979 as of May 2026, representing a -2.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in NKE at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in NIKE, Inc. (NKE) at IPO would be worth $429,385 as of May 2026, representing a +42838.5% total return.

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Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.61%
Positive Months
315
58% of 543
Negative Months
225
41% of 543
Data Period
45+ years
543 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Mar 2000 (+39.6%)
Best month on avg: September (+3.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Feb 2000 (-37.5%)
Worst month on avg: February (0.1%)

Over the past 45+ years (543 months), NIKE, Inc. (NKE) has averaged a monthly return of +1.61% with a median return of +1.62%. The stock had 315 positive months (58%) and 225 negative months (41%). The best month in NKE's history was March 2000 with a +39.6% return, while the worst was February 2000 at -37.5%. Historically, September tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.6%), and February the weakest (0.1%).

NKE's longest winning streak was 12 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1989 with a cumulative return of +79.4%, and the worst was 1993 at -51.1%.

Annual Returns

Over 46 years of trading history, NIKE, Inc. (NKE) has delivered an average annual return of +20.30% with a median return of +21.32%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.36%. The stock posted gains in 32 years (70%) and losses in 14 years (30%).

NKE's best year was 1989 with a +103.94% gain, while the worst was 1984 at -45.69%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 5 years. NKE achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 29 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 12 years.

Avg Return
+20.30%
Best Year
1989 (+103.94%)
Worst Year
1984 (-45.69%)
Positive Years
32/46
Year Return Start End
2026 -16.72% $63.29 $52.71
2025 -13.83% $73.45 $63.29
2024 -29.11% $103.60 $73.45
2023 -6.01% $110.23 $103.60
2022 -29.04% $155.34 $110.23
2021 +18.70% $130.87 $155.34
2020 +40.97% $92.84 $130.87
2019 +38.09% $67.23 $92.84
2018 +19.87% $56.08 $67.23
2017 +24.70% $44.98 $56.08
2016 -17.70% $54.65 $44.98
2015 +31.39% $41.59 $54.65
2014 +23.75% $33.61 $41.59
2013 +54.50% $21.75 $33.61
2012 +8.66% $20.02 $21.75
2011 +14.48% $17.49 $20.02
2010 +31.24% $13.32 $17.49
2009 +32.04% $10.09 $13.32
2008 -19.35% $12.51 $10.09
2007 +31.30% $9.53 $12.51
2006 +14.97% $8.29 $9.53
2005 -3.69% $8.61 $8.29
2004 +33.20% $6.46 $8.61
2003 +54.80% $4.17 $6.46
2002 -20.52% $5.25 $4.17
2001 +1.31% $5.18 $5.25
2000 +13.32% $4.57 $5.18
1999 +22.76% $3.73 $4.57
1998 +4.44% $3.57 $3.73
1997 -34.64% $5.46 $3.57
1996 +72.73% $3.16 $5.46
1995 +86.93% $1.69 $3.16
1994 +61.64% $1.05 $1.69
1993 -44.18% $1.87 $1.05
1992 +14.81% $1.63 $1.87
1991 +80.08% $0.91 $1.63
1990 +53.09% $0.59 $0.91
1989 +103.94% $0.29 $0.59
1988 +38.27% $0.21 $0.29
1987 +67.38% $0.13 $0.21
1986 -16.81% $0.15 $0.13
1985 +79.36% $0.08 $0.15
1984 -45.69% $0.15 $0.08
1983 -35.73% $0.24 $0.15
1982 +59.73% $0.15 $0.24
1981 +34.52% $0.11 $0.15

Frequently Asked Questions: NKE

What sector is NKE in?

NKE operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Footwear & Accessories industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.

How has NKE performed historically?

Over 46 years of trading history, NKE has posted gains in 32 years (70% of the time). The best year was 1989 with a +103.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in NKE?

You can invest in NKE through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold NKE.

Last updated: 3/24/2026