Nike Faces Risks From Consumer Squeeze and China, Jefferies Says

09/26/2023 01:34
Nike Faces Risks From Consumer Squeeze and China, Jefferies Says

Nike Inc. faces a risk from slower spending by US students, in addition to ongoing Chinese headwinds, according to Jefferies analysts.

Nike Drops as Jefferies Cuts on Consumer Squeeze, China Woes

  • Slower spending by US students seen presenting a challenge
  • Jefferies downgrades Nike, Foot Locker and Urban Outfitters

A Nike Factory Store in Anne Arundel, Maryland, US. 

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Nike Inc. faces a risk from slower spending by US students, in addition to ongoing Chinese headwinds, according to Jefferies analysts.

Pointing to a recent in-house survey, analyst Randal Konik noted that nearly 90% of the 600 respondents with outstanding student loan debt were somewhat worried about being able to meet all of their monthly expenses.

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