Profit at US sporting goods company Nike fell in the third quarter but beat the Street estimates, the company announced on Tuesday.
The company’s earnings came in at $1.24 billion, or $0.79 per share.
This compares with $1.40 billion, or $0.87 per share in the third quarter of 2022.
Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.55 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts’ estimates typically exclude special items.
The company’s revenue for the quarter rose 14% to $12.39 billion, up from $10.87 billion in 2022. (dpa)