Nike's turnaround put to test as Middle East conflict poses new risks

Nike warned that unrest in the Middle East could further complicate its turnaround, and executives said the company still struggles to regain traction in China. The comments flag heightened geopolitical risk to international revenue growth and imply downside pressure on near-term guidance and stock performance if China does not recover. No specific financial magnitudes or revised guidance were provided in the report.

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Nike warned that unrest in the Middle East could further complicate its turnaround, and executives said the company still struggles to regain traction in China. The comments flag heightened geopolitical risk to international revenue growth and imply downside pressure on near-term guidance and stock performance if China does not recover. No specific financial magnitudes or revised guidance were provided in the report.