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Briefing: Wall Street loses patience with Nike as turnaround drags, China weakness deepens

Strategic angle: Nike warned that its turnaround is taking longer than it expected, leading three Wall Street banks to downgrade the stock as investors lose patience.

by Editorial Staff|Apr 1, 2026|1 MIN READ|MONEY

Nike has indicated that its efforts to revitalize its business are taking longer than anticipated, which has raised alarms among investors and analysts.

As a result, three major Wall Street banks have downgraded Nike's stock, signaling a lack of confidence in the company's recovery timeline.

The ongoing weakness in the Chinese market further complicates Nike's situation, potentially impacting its overall capacity and market position.