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S&P 100 index to remove Nike’s stock as turnaround work continues

Nike and Simon Property Group stripped from the S&P 100 as the shoe maker’s turnaround stalls and stock hits a 12‑year low

By · Published September 10, 2026  23:03 UTC · Updated September 11, 2026  00:56 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Nike and Simon Property Group stripped from the S&P 100 as the shoe maker’s turnaround stalls and stock hits a 12‑year low
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The decision knocks billions of market value from the index, according to Fortune’s coverage. OregonLive.com relays the CEO’s remarks of ‘growing confidence’ in the ongoing turnaround, yet the stock continues to falter, trading at a 12‑year low with a dividend yield above 4%, as Seeking Alpha notes. The slump prompted analysts to question whether the index removal reflects broader doubts about the restructuring plan.

Forbes adds that the low valuation has drawn activist interest, though it flags a significant hurdle that could deter such campaigns. Reporting diverges on the activist outlook; Forbes mentions a ‘big problem’ without detailing its nature, while other outlets omit any discussion of potential shareholders or board actions. No source explains how the removal will affect the S&P 100’s sector composition or whether Simon Property Group faces similar pressures.

Observers will watch for any formal activist filings and for subsequent index rebalancing decisions, which remain unannounced.

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Why was Nike removed from the S&P 100?

Removal follows the stock’s continued decline to a 12‑year low, as noted in coverage from bizjournals.com and Retail Dive.

What did the CEO say about Nike’s prospects?

The CEO expressed ‘growing confidence’ in the turnaround effort, according to OregonLive.com.

What uncertainty remains about activist interest in Nike?

Forbes flags a problem for activists but does not specify the issue, leaving the nature of any activist campaign unclear.

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