Nike's operated at median receivables turnover of 11.6x from fiscal years ending May 2020 to 2024. Looking back at the last 5 years, Nike's receivables turnover peaked in May 2021 at 12.4x. Nike's receivables turnover hit its 5-year low in May 2022 of 10.2x.
Nike faced its worst year in decades in 2024. Sales had dropped globally, and the stock had fallen nearly 60% from its 2021 highs. The sportswear giant's troubles weren't just financial; they were cultural and strategic. Former CEO John Donahoe's aggressive push into e-commerce had backfired.
Contract AR should be entered when the revenue has been earned but not collected. This normally occurs at the time goods or services are provided and should coincide when the invoice is sent. Postponing the recording of contract AR until the payment is received is not encouraged.
Nike's receivables turnover hit its 5-year low in May 2022 of 10.2x. Nike's receivables turnover decreased in 2022 (10.2x, -17.2%) and increased in 2020 (10.7x, +5.8%), 2021 (12.4x, +15.9%), 2023 (11.6x, +13.8%), and 2024 (12.0x, +3.1%).