Nike's Q4 earnings beat on top and bottom lines

Financial Performance - Nike's earnings per share was 14 cents, exceeding the expected 13 cents [1] - Revenue reached $11.1 billion, surpassing expectations of $10.7 billion [1] - North America revenue was $4.7 billion, exceeding expectations [1] - China revenue was $1.4 billion, falling short of the expected $1.5 billion [2] Strategic Initiatives - Nike's CEO Elliot Hill is expected to outline his strategy for future growth during the conference call [2][3] - Nike is reportedly partnering with Amazon, potentially creating a new catalyst for growth [4] - Nike is realigning its business to focus on sports rather than gender, aiming to revitalize core areas like basketball and running [6][7] Forward Guidance - Analysts anticipate quarterly guidance during the conference call, with potential insights into holiday order books and expectations for the next fiscal year [3][4] - Nike acknowledges that current financial results are not satisfactory and anticipates improvement through "win now actions" [5]