On August 3, Nike rose 3.36% in regular trading, trading at $42.79/share, with turnover of $137 million. The stock advanced alongside broad strength in the footwear sector, with Crocs up 5.59%, On Holding up 5.12%, Deckers Outdoor up 3.42%, and Steven Madden up 3.69%.

The gain comes as market sentiment continues to digest Nike's major China channel restructuring announced on July 22, when the company confirmed it would terminate online distribution agreements with thousands of Chinese e-commerce partners — including top distributors Topsports and Pou Sheng — effective January 1, 2027. The strategy aims to centralize online sales through official channels on Tmall, JD.com, and Douyin, reclaiming pricing control eroded by widespread discounting. Recent analysis suggests Nike is unlikely to implement a total cut but will significantly restrict distributors' pricing discretion, a move viewed as supportive of long-term brand value recovery.

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