Nike posts surge in Q4 sales and profit

Nike, Inc. said fourth quarter reported revenues were 12.3 billion dollars, up 96 percent compared to prior year and increasing 21 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. Full year reported revenues increased 19 percent to 44.5 billion dollars. Gross margin for the quarter increased 850 basis points to 45.8 percent, while diluted earnings per share were 93 cents for the quarter and 3.56 dollars for the full year.