What could your Nike investment become?

Is Nike a dividend stock?

Yes — Nike (NKE) pays a dividend yield of 1.7%, paid quarterly. It pays out about 30% of its earnings as dividends, leaving room to reinvest in growth and potentially raise the dividend over time.

Nike pays dividends quarterly, so investors receive income quarterly.

What sector is Nike in?

Nike (NKE) is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. Consumer discretionary covers non-essential goods and services people buy when they feel confident — retail, travel, restaurants, and cars. It tends to rise and fall with consumer spending. Nike trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 22, which reflects how much investors are currently willing to pay for each dollar of the company's earnings.

💡 Shoes, clothing, sports. The strongest brand in athletics.

⚡ Owns the Jordan brand, which is a giant business in itself.

How is this projection calculated?

The calculator above assumes a 6% average annual return — roughly in line with long-term stock-market averages — and compounds your investment year by year. Dividend income is estimated from Nike's current 1.7% yield. These are educational projections based on historical averages. Actual returns may vary, and your capital is at risk.