Nike Faces Headwinds: Leadership Change and Revenue Declines Loom Ahead of Earnings Report

As Nike prepares to report earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 Tuesday (Oct. 1), the company faces significant hurdles marked by a leadership transition and shifting market dynamics. Elliott Hill will take over as CEO from John Donahoe  on Oct. 13, a move aimed at revitalizing the brand amid declining sales and heightened consumer expectations for innovation and a revamped digital transformation strategy.Analysts project a 10% drop in revenue, forecasting total earnings to fall to approximately $1 ...