## Why Smart Investors Are Circling Nike's Dividend Story Before 2026 Ends
The consensus has written Nike's narrative as a failure. Down 57% over five years while the S&P 500 surged 84%, the athletic apparel giant appears to be yesterday's news. But investment wisdom often demands looking past the recent wreckage to spot genuine value. Nike's current valuation tells a strikingly different story for patient capital willing to hold through the recovery phase.
## Unpacking Nike's Real Problems—And What's Actually Fixable
Start with the headline numbers: Nike reported just 1% revenue growth in its
The consensus has written Nike's narrative as a failure. Down 57% over five years while the S&P 500 surged 84%, the athletic apparel giant appears to be yesterday's news. But investment wisdom often demands looking past the recent wreckage to spot genuine value. Nike's current valuation tells a strikingly different story for patient capital willing to hold through the recovery phase.
## Unpacking Nike's Real Problems—And What's Actually Fixable
Start with the headline numbers: Nike reported just 1% revenue growth in its