FCF Yield

The current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 3.4% means that for every $100 of stock price, the company generates about $3.40 in free cash flow—cash left after covering operating and capital expenses.

This yield sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing NKE in the 39th percentile among peers, meaning 39% of sector companies have a lower yield and 61% have a higher one. The metric is decreasing over the last eight quarters; year over year it dropped 35.8%, though quarter over quarter it improved 3.0% (from 3.3% to 3.4%). The combination of a below-median yield and a declining long-term trend suggests reduced cash-generation efficiency relative to peers, which could signal higher risk or slower value creation for investors. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict—the below-average and still-weak trend does not justify a bullish or bearish stance, reinforcing a hold-level view. Historical values (3.4%, 3.3%, 5.1%, 5.0%, 5.3%) show the yield has fallen from above 5% two years ago, underscoring the erosion in free cash flow per share.

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