The history of NIKE is a true American success story. Started  as a small re-seller of an obscure Japanese running shoe (which later became Asics) line in a small shop in Santa Monica, NIKE has grown exponentially over the years into one of the world’s most recognizable (and profitable) brands.

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So just how big has NIKE become? Here are the more interesting NIKE facts and statistics I was able to dig up. As always, I will be adding more and updating these periodically as I find new stuff. Be sure to check back regularly.

Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others, so some of these are based on news reports and not official company tallies. All stats are linked to their source unless it was sent to me directly from the company. No stat listed on DMR should be considered in making any type of investment decision. In other words: This is the best I can find, but I don’t guarantee anything.

NIKE Facts

• NIKE year of founding: 1964
• Original name of NIKE: Blue Ribbon Sports
• First retail store location of NIKE (as Blue Ribbon Sports): Santa Monica, CA
• NIKE headquarters: Beaverton, OR
• NIKE Founders: Phil Knight, Bill Bowerman
• NIKE CEO: Mark Parker

NIKE Statistics

NIKE revenue for FY 2018:

$36.4 billion

NIKE revenue for FY 2017:

$34.4 billion

NIKE revenue for FY 2016:

$32.4 billion

NIKE revenue for FY 2015:

$30.6 billion

Number of NIKE US retail stores:

339

Last updated 9/17/15

Number of NIKE non-US retail stores:

592 

Last updated 9/17/15

Number of NIKE employees:

70,700

Last updated 7/21/16

NIKE FY 2015 revenue that actually comes from NIKE footwear:

$18.3 billion

NIKE’s revenue goal by 2020:

$50 billion

Projected NIKE revenue from Air Jordans by 2020:

$4.5 billion

Amount NIKE is reportedly paying LeBron James annually from his recent lifetime shoe deal:

$30 million per year

Amount NIKE is reportedly paying Kobe Bryant for his shoe deal:

$8 million per year

Amount NIKE is reportedly paying Kevin Durant for his shoe deal:

$8.5 million per year

Amount NIKE is reportedly paying Roger Federer for his apparel deal:

$10 million per year

Amount NIKE is reportedly paying Rafael Nadal for his apparel deal:

$10 million per year

Amount NIKE is reportedly paying Rory Mcllroy for his apparel deal:

$25 million per year

Amount NIKE reportedly paid Tiger Woods for his apparel deal:

$20 million per year

Amount NIKE is reportedly paying Michael Jordan for his shoe deal:

$60 million per year

Amount NIKE reportedly agreed to pay Ohio State in their 2016 15-year partnership deal :

$252 million

Number of NIKE retail partners:

30,000

Last updated 10/26/17

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