Nike (NKE) Valuation Reconsidered After New 15% Global Import Tariff Sparks Fresh Trade Uncertainty

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Wed, February 25, 2026 at 8:16 AM GMT+9 3 min read

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NIKE (NKE) is back in focus after the Trump administration introduced a temporary 15% global import tariff for 150 days, reversing some relief that followed the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn earlier emergency tariffs.

See our latest analysis for NIKE.

Trade headlines have kept NIKE’s share price on a short leash, with a 1-day share price return of 1.58% to US$64.09 contrasting with a 1-year total shareholder return of 19.73% in the red. This suggests recent momentum is tentative rather than firmly recovering.

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With NIKE shares down 19.73% over the past year and trading at a discount to the average analyst price target, the key question is whether this weakness signals a buying opportunity or if the market is already accounting for future growth.

Most Popular Narrative: 27.1% Undervalued

According to the most followed narrative, NIKE’s fair value sits at $87.90, well above the last close at $64.09, which puts a spotlight on what is driving that gap.

DTC Growth Acceleration: Nike is prioritizing Nike.com, SNKRS, and flagship stores, improving margins and reducing reliance on wholesalers.

Read the complete narrative.

Want to see why this valuation stretches so far beyond today’s price? The narrative leans heavily on faster earnings growth, richer margins and a premium future multiple that assumes NIKE can keep compounding its brand power well past current forecasts.

Result: Fair Value of $87.90 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what’s behind the forecasts.

However, this story can break if DTC growth stalls, or if competition in running and athleisure footwear eats further into NIKE’s pricing power.

Find out about the key risks to this NIKE narrative.

Another View: Market Multiple Sends A Different Signal

That 27.1% undervalued narrative sits awkwardly next to how the market is actually pricing NIKE today. The shares trade on a P/E of 37.6x, while the fair ratio is 29x and the US Luxury industry sits at 20.9x, with peers around 33.6x.

In plain terms, the stock is priced richer than its fair ratio, richer than the broader Luxury group and even above peers. That gap can close either through earnings catching up or the multiple drifting lower. Which side of that trade do you think you are really on?

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See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

NYSE:NKE P/E Ratio as at Feb 2026

Next Steps

Mixed messages on value and tariffs can be confusing, so it helps to look at the full picture yourself and move quickly to shape your own view, starting with 1 key reward and 2 important warning signs.

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_ This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned._

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