NKE Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

NKE has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 1.61 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.33%
Payout Ratio 94.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.25%
Consistency Lifetime 84.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.24%
Payout FCF 95.9%
Streak Years 40
Dividend Rating 65.73%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -11%
Total Return 5y: -51%

Top Dividend Payers in Footwear

Top 1 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SGI 19,731 M 0.86% 2.19%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PUM 3,790 M 39.7% 82.9%
SGI 19,731 M 17.0% 31.5%
SHOO 3,313 M 8.78% 39.4%
RCKY 242 M 1.25% 98.6%

NKE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2026-01-02 Quarterly 0.41 2.5% 0.64%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.53%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.67%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.5%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2025-01-02 Quarterly 0.4 8.1% 0.51%
2024-09-03 2024-09-03 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.45%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.39%
2024-03-01 2024-03-04 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.36%
2023-12-01 2023-12-04 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.37 8.8% 0.34%
2023-09-01 2023-09-05 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.33%
2023-06-02 2023-06-05 2023-07-05 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.32%
2023-03-03 2023-03-06 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.28%
2022-12-02 2022-12-05 2022-12-28 Quarterly 0.34 11.5% 0.31%
2022-09-02 2022-09-06 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.305 0% 0.28%
2022-06-03 2022-06-06 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.305 0% 0.25%
2022-03-04 2022-03-07 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.305 0% 0.23%
2021-12-03 2021-12-06 2021-12-28 Quarterly 0.305 10.9% 0.18%
2021-08-27 2021-08-30 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.16%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.2%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.2%
2020-12-04 2020-12-07 2020-12-29 Quarterly 0.275 12.2% N/A
2020-08-28 2020-08-31 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.245 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.245 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.245 0% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.245 11.4% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2019-03-01 2019-03-04 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.22 10% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-06-01 2018-06-04 2018-07-05 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-03-02 2018-03-05 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-12-01 2017-12-04 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.2 11.1% N/A
2017-08-31 2017-09-05 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2017-06-01 2017-06-05 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-12-01 2016-12-05 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.18 12.5% N/A
2016-09-01 2016-09-06 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2016-06-02 2016-06-06 2016-07-05 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-04-04 Quarterly 0.16 -50% N/A
2015-12-07 2015-12-09 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.32 14.3% N/A
2015-09-03 2015-09-08 2015-10-05 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-07-06 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-04-06 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2015-01-05 Quarterly 0.28 16.7% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-10-06 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-07-07 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-04-07 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2013-12-12 2013-12-16 2014-01-06 Quarterly 0.24 14.3% N/A
2013-08-29 2013-09-03 2013-10-07 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A

NKE Dividend FAQ

Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) designs, develops, markets and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and related services worldwide under brands such as Nike, Jordan, Converse and others. Its distribution network spans owned retail stores, e-commerce platforms, wholesale partners and licensed outlets, serving men, women and children across North America, Europe, Greater China, the Asia-Pacific and emerging markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of NKE?

As of January 2026, NKE`s dividend yield is 2.33%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.61 USD by the current share price of 63.63.

Does NKE pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, NKE paid a dividend of 1.61 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.41 USD.

How often does NKE pay dividends?

NKE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NKE has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

NKE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NKE for the next 4 payments are between 0.047 (-88.5%) and 0.471 (+14.9%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will NKE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.41 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Nike (NKE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NKE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Nike (NKE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NKE?

NKE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.25% per year.
Strong growth: NKE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NKE?

NKE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.24%. If you bought NKE's shares at 129.72 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.61 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.24% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NKE?

NKE Payout Consistency is 84.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Nike has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NKE have a good Dividend Yield?

NKE`s 2.33% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NKE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NKE is 94.7%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of NKE?

NKE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.73%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NKE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NKE's Outstanding Shares?

Nike's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.71% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has NKE ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 24, 2015 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 2,393,024,000
1986 2,423,104,000 +1.26%
1987 2,430,464,000 +0.3%
1988 2,375,616,000 -2.26%
1989 2,372,480,000 -0.13%
1990 2,402,272,000 +1.26%
1991 2,413,984,000 +0.49%
1992 2,423,104,000 +0.38%
1993 2,393,664,000 -1.21%
1994 2,344,640,000 -2.05%
1995 2,291,840,000 -2.25%
1996 2,306,920,000 +0.66%
1997 2,325,224,000 +0.79%
1998 2,260,608,000 -2.78%
1999 2,263,157,900 +0.11%
2000 2,170,909,100 -4.08%
2001 2,155,000,000 -0.73%
2002 2,133,333,300 -1.01%
2003 2,170,909,100 +1.76%
2004 2,160,000,000 -0.5%
2005 2,112,982,500 -2.18%
2006 2,052,789,100 -2.85%
2007 2,024,788,700 -1.36%
2008 1,959,200,000 -3.24%
2009 1,978,000,000 +0.96%
2010 1,950,400,000 -1.4%
2011 1,874,000,000 -3.92%
2012 1,826,400,000 -2.54%
2013 1,821,200,000 -0.28%
2014 1,769,600,000 -2.83%
2015 1,751,400,000 -1.03%
2016 1,693,200,000 -3.32%
2017 1,660,900,000 -1.91%
2018 1,620,700,000 -2.42%
2019 1,594,400,000 -1.62%
2020 1,609,500,000 +0.95%
2021 1,617,400,000 +0.49%
2022 1,572,400,000 -2.78%
2023 1,532,100,000 -2.56%
2024 1,490,000,000 -2.75%
2025 1,480,000,000 -0.67%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-13 02:44