Nike hikes dividend by 2.5%
On November 20, Nike (NKE) announced a 2.5% dividend increase, lifting its quarterly payout to $0.41 per share. Based on a share price of $63, the dividend now yields 2.7%. This marks Nike’s 24th consecutive year of dividend growth.
The 2.5% raise is Nike’s smallest dividend increase on record, following last year’s 8.1% hike. The more modest pace means Nike’s 5-year dividend CAGR has slipped to approximately 8.3%. Shareholders of record on December 1, 2025 will receive the higher payout.
Nike shares have declined around 17% year-to-date, pushing the dividend yield close to the upper end of its historical range. The company now pays approximately $2.4 billion per year in dividends. Nike is a Dividend Hero but will be dropped from the list in 2026 because of this small dividend hike.
Nike is one of the world’s largest athletic footwear and apparel companies, serving global retail, sportswear and performance markets. Learn more via the company’s official website.
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