NIKE, INC., 10-K filed on 7/20/2021
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Jul. 09, 2021
Nov. 30, 2020
Document Information [Line Items]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date May 31, 2021    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 1-10635    
Entity Registrant Name NIKE, Inc.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code OR    
Entity Tax Identification Number 93-0584541    
Entity Address, Address Line One One Bowerman Drive    
Entity Address, City or Town Beaverton    
Entity Address, State or Province OR    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 97005-6453    
City Area Code 503    
Local Phone Number 671-6453    
Title of 12(b) Security Class B Common Stock    
Trading Symbol NKE    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 180,448,113,046
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2021    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Central Index Key 0000320187    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --05-31    
Documents Incorporated by Reference
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Parts of Registrant's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on October 6, 2021, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Report.
   
Class A Convertible Common Stock      
Document Information [Line Items]      
Entity Public Float     9,632,565,644
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding (In Shares)   305,011,252  
Class B Common Stock      
Document Information [Line Items]      
Entity Public Float     $ 170,815,547,402
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding (In Shares)   1,276,789,972  
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Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Revenues $ 44,538 $ 37,403 $ 39,117
Cost of sales 24,576 21,162 21,643
Gross profit 19,962 16,241 17,474
Demand creation expense 3,114 3,592 3,753
Operating overhead expense 9,911 9,534 8,949
Total selling and administrative expense 13,025 13,126 12,702
Interest expense (income), net 262 89 49
Other (income) expense, net 14 139 (78)
Income before income taxes 6,661 2,887 4,801
Income tax expense 934 348 772
NET INCOME $ 5,727 $ 2,539 $ 4,029
Earnings per common share:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 3.64 $ 1.63 $ 2.55
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 3.56 $ 1.60 $ 2.49
Weighted average common shares outstanding:      
Basic (in shares) 1,573.0 1,558.8 1,579.7
Diluted (in shares) 1,609.4 1,591.6 1,618.4
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 5,727 $ 2,539 $ 4,029
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:      
Change in net foreign currency translation adjustment 496 (148) (173)
Change in net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges (825) (130) 503
Change in net gains (losses) on other 5 (9) (7)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (324) (287) 323
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME $ 5,403 $ 2,252 $ 4,352
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Current assets:    
Cash and equivalents $ 9,889 $ 8,348
Short-term investments 3,587 439
Accounts receivable, net 4,463 2,749
Inventories 6,854 7,367
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,498 1,653
Total current assets 26,291 20,556
Property, plant and equipment, net 4,904 4,866
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 3,113 3,097
Identifiable intangible assets, net 269 274
Goodwill 242 223
Deferred income taxes and other assets 2,921 2,326
TOTAL ASSETS 37,740 31,342
Current liabilities:    
Current portion of long-term debt 0 3
Notes payable 2 248
Accounts payable 2,836 2,248
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 467 445
Accrued liabilities 6,063 5,184
Income taxes payable 306 156
Total current liabilities 9,674 8,284
Long-term debt 9,413 9,406
Operating lease liabilities 2,931 2,913
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities 2,955 2,684
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Redeemable preferred stock 0 0
Shareholders' equity:    
Capital in excess of stated value 9,965 8,299
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (380) (56)
Retained earnings (deficit) 3,179 (191)
Total shareholders' equity 12,767 8,055
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 37,740 31,342
Class A Convertible Common Stock    
Shareholders' equity:    
Common stock at stated value 0 0
Class B Common Stock    
Shareholders' equity:    
Common stock at stated value $ 3 $ 3
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - shares
shares in Millions
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Class A Convertible Common Stock    
Common Stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 305 315
Class B Common Stock    
Common Stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 1,273 1,243
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Cash provided (used) by operations:      
Net income $ 5,727 $ 2,539 $ 4,029
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operations:      
Depreciation 744 721 705
Deferred income taxes (385) (380) 34
Stock-based compensation 611 429 325
Amortization, impairment and other 53 398 15
Net foreign currency adjustments (138) 23 233
Changes in certain working capital components and other assets and liabilities:      
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable (1,606) 1,239 (270)
(Increase) decrease in inventories 507 (1,854) (490)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses, operating lease right-of-use assets and other current and non-current assets (182) (654) (203)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, operating lease liabilities and other current and non-current liabilities 1,326 24 1,525
Cash provided (used) by operations 6,657 2,485 5,903
Cash provided (used) by investing activities:      
Purchases of short-term investments (9,961) (2,426) (2,937)
Maturities of short-term investments 4,236 74 1,715
Sales of short-term investments 2,449 2,379 2,072
Additions to property, plant and equipment (695) (1,086) (1,119)
Other investing activities 171 31 5
Cash provided (used) by investing activities (3,800) (1,028) (264)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities:      
Proceeds from borrowings, net of debt issuance costs 0 6,134 0
Increase (decrease) in notes payable, net (52) 49 (325)
Repayment of borrowings (197) (6) (6)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other stock issuances 1,172 885 700
Repurchase of common stock (608) (3,067) (4,286)
Dividends — common and preferred (1,638) (1,452) (1,332)
Other financing activities (136) (52) (44)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities (1,459) 2,491 (5,293)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents 143 (66) (129)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents 1,541 3,882 217
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year 8,348 4,466 4,249
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR 9,889 8,348 4,466
Cash paid during the year for:      
Interest, net of capitalized interest 293 140 153
Income taxes 1,177 1,028 757
Non-cash additions to property, plant and equipment 179 121 160
Dividends declared and not paid $ 438 $ 385 $ 347
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Total
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
CAPITAL IN EXCESS OF STATED VALUE
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
RETAINED EARNINGS (DEFICIT)
RETAINED EARNINGS (DEFICIT)
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Class A Common Stock
Class A Common Stock
COMMON STOCK
Class B Common Stock
Class B Common Stock
COMMON STOCK
Beginning Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2018               329   1,272
Beginning balance at May. 31, 2018 $ 9,812   $ 6,384 $ (92) $ 3,517     $ 0   $ 3
Beginning balance (Accounting Standards Update 2016-16) at May. 31, 2018   $ (507)       $ (507)        
Beginning balance (Accounting Standards Update 2014-09) at May. 31, 2018   $ 23       $ 23        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Stock options exercised (in shares)                   18
Stock options exercised 539   539              
Conversion to Class B Common Stock (in shares)               (14)   14
Conversion to Class B Common Stock 0                  
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock (in shares)                   (54)
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock (4,283)   (227)   (4,056)          
Dividends on common stock and preferred stock (1,360)       (1,360)          
Issuance of shares to employees, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)                   3
Issuance of shares to employees, net of shares withheld for employee taxes 139   142   (3)          
Stock-based compensation 325   325              
Net income 4,029       4,029          
Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 323     323            
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List] | Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 Accounting Standards Update 2016-16                  
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List] | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 Accounting Standards Update 2014-09                  
Ending Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2019               315   1,253
Ending balance at May. 31, 2019 $ 9,040   7,163 231 1,643     $ 0   $ 3
Ending balance (Accounting Standards Update 2016-02) at May. 31, 2019 (1)       (1)          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Stock options exercised (in shares)                   20
Stock options exercised 703   703              
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock (in shares)                   (34)
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock (3,033)   (161)   (2,872)          
Dividends on common stock and preferred stock (1,491)       (1,491)          
Issuance of shares to employees, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)                   4
Issuance of shares to employees, net of shares withheld for employee taxes 156   165   (9)          
Stock-based compensation 429   429              
Net income 2,539       2,539          
Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (287)     (287)            
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List] Accounting Standards Update 2016-02                  
Ending Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2020             315 315 1,243 1,243
Ending balance at May. 31, 2020 $ 8,055   8,299 (56) (191)     $ 0   $ 3
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Stock options exercised (in shares)                   21
Stock options exercised 954   954              
Conversion to Class B Common Stock (in shares)               (10)   10
Conversion to Class B Common Stock 0                  
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock (in shares)                   (5)
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock (650)   (28)   (622)          
Dividends on common stock and preferred stock (1,692)       (1,692)          
Issuance of shares to employees, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)                   4
Issuance of shares to employees, net of shares withheld for employee taxes 86   129   (43)          
Stock-based compensation 611   611              
Net income 5,727       5,727          
Other comprehensive income (loss) (324)     (324)            
Ending Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2021             305 305 1,273 1,273
Ending balance at May. 31, 2021 $ 12,767   $ 9,965 $ (380) $ 3,179     $ 0   $ 3
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) $ 1.070 $ 0.955 $ 0.86
Dividends declared per preferred share (in dollars per share) $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.10
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
NOTE 1 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
NIKE, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design, development and worldwide marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services. NIKE, Inc. portfolio brands include the NIKE Brand, Jordan Brand, Hurley, prior to its divestiture in fiscal 2020, and Converse. The NIKE Brand is focused on performance athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services across a wide range of sport categories, amplified with sport-inspired lifestyle products carrying the Swoosh trademark, as well as other NIKE Brand trademarks. The Jordan Brand is focused on athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories using the Jumpman trademark. Sales and operating results of Jordan Brand products are reported within the respective NIKE Brand geographic operating segments. Sales and operating results of Hurley brand products, prior to its divestiture in fiscal 2020, were reported within the NIKE Brand's North America geographic operating segment. Refer to Note 20 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for information regarding the divestiture of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Hurley. Converse designs, distributes, licenses and sells casual sneakers, apparel and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron and Jack Purcell trademarks. In some markets outside the U.S., these trademarks are licensed to third parties who design, distribute, market and sell similar products. Operating results of the Converse brand are reported on a stand-alone basis.
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of NIKE, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company" or "NIKE"). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Beginning in fiscal 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The Company's revenue recognition policies under Topic 606 are described in the following paragraphs.
Revenue transactions associated with the sale of NIKE Brand footwear, apparel and equipment, as well as Converse products, comprise a single performance obligation, which consists of the sale of products to customers either through wholesale or direct to consumer channels. The Company satisfies the performance obligation and records revenues when transfer of control to the customer has occurred, based on the terms of sale. A customer is considered to have control once they are able to direct the use and receive substantially all of the benefits of the product.
Control is transferred to wholesale customers upon shipment or upon receipt depending on the country of the sale and the agreement with the customer. Control transfers to retail store customers at the time of sale and to substantially all digital commerce customers upon shipment. The transaction price is determined based upon the invoiced sales price, less anticipated sales returns, discounts and miscellaneous claims from customers. Payment terms for wholesale transactions depend on the country of sale or agreement with the customer and payment is generally required within 90 days or less of shipment to or receipt by the wholesale customer. Payment is due at the time of sale for retail store and digital commerce transactions.
Consideration for trademark licensing contracts is earned through sales-based or usage-based royalty arrangements, and the associated revenues are recognized over the license period.
Taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction, and are collected by the Company from a customer, are excluded from Revenues and Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in Cost of sales when the related revenues are recognized.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
Consideration promised in the Company's contracts with customers is variable due to anticipated reductions, such as sales returns, discounts and miscellaneous claims from customers. The Company estimates the most likely amount it will be entitled to receive and records an anticipated reduction against Revenues, with an offsetting increase to Accrued liabilities at the time revenues are recognized. The estimated cost of inventory for product returns is recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The provision for anticipated sales returns consists of both contractual return rights and discretionary authorized returns. Provisions for post-invoice sales discounts consist of both contractual programs and discretionary discounts that are expected to be granted at a later date.
Estimates of discretionary authorized returns, discounts and claims are based on (1) historical rates, (2) specific identification of outstanding returns not yet received from customers and outstanding discounts and claims and (3) estimated returns, discounts and claims expected but not yet finalized with customers. Actual returns, discounts and claims in any future period are inherently uncertain and thus may differ from estimates recorded. If actual or expected future returns, discounts or claims are significantly greater or lower than the reserves established, a reduction or increase to net Revenues is recorded in the period in which such determination is made.
COST OF SALES
Cost of sales consists primarily of inventory costs, as well as warehousing costs (including the cost of warehouse labor), third-party royalties, certain foreign currency hedge gains and losses and product design costs. Shipping and handling costs are expensed as incurred and included in Cost of sales.
DEMAND CREATION EXPENSE
Demand creation expense consists of advertising and promotion costs, including costs of endorsement contracts, complimentary products, television, digital and print advertising and media costs, brand events and retail brand presentation. Advertising production costs are expensed the first time an advertisement is run. Advertising media costs are expensed when the advertisement appears. Costs related to brand events are expensed when the event occurs. Costs related to retail brand presentation are expensed when the presentation is complete and delivered.
A significant amount of the Company's promotional expenses result from payments under endorsement contracts. In general, endorsement payments are expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. However, certain contracts contain elements that may be accounted for differently based upon the facts and circumstances of each individual contract. Prepayments made under contracts are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets or Deferred income taxes and other assets depending on the period to which the prepayment applies.
Certain contracts provide for contingent payments to endorsers based upon specific achievements in their sport (e.g., winning a championship). The Company records Demand creation expense for these amounts when the endorser achieves the specific goal.
Certain contracts provide for variable payments based upon endorsers maintaining a level of performance in their sport over an extended period of time (e.g., maintaining a specified ranking in a sport for a year). When the Company determines payments are probable, the amounts are reported in Demand creation expense ratably over the contract period based on the Company's best estimate of the endorser's performance. In these instances, to the extent actual payments to the endorser differ from the Company's estimate due to changes in the endorser's performance, adjustments to Demand creation expense may be recorded in a future period.
Certain contracts provide for royalty payments to endorsers based upon a predetermined percent of sales of particular products, which the Company records in Cost of sales as the related sales occur. For contracts containing minimum guaranteed royalty payments, the Company records the amount of any guaranteed payment in excess of that earned through sales of product within Demand creation expense.
Through cooperative advertising programs, the Company reimburses its wholesale customers for certain costs of advertising the Company's products. The Company records these costs in Demand creation expense at the point in time it is obligated to its customers for the costs. This obligation may arise prior to the related advertisement being run.
Total advertising and promotion expenses, which the Company refers to as Demand creation expense, were $3,114 million, $3,592 million and $3,753 million for the years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Prepaid advertising and promotion expenses totaled $630 million and $686 million at May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, of which $338 million and $326 million, respectively, were recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets, and $292 million and $360 million, respectively, were recorded in Deferred income taxes and other assets, depending on the period to which the prepayment applied.
OPERATING OVERHEAD EXPENSE
Operating overhead expense consists primarily of wage and benefit-related expenses, research and development costs, bad debt expense as well as other administrative expenses such as rent, depreciation and amortization, professional services, meetings and travel.
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
Cash and equivalents represent cash and short-term, highly liquid investments, that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates, including commercial paper, U.S. Treasury, U.S. Agency, money market funds, time deposits and corporate debt securities with maturities of 90 days or less at the date of purchase.
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Short-term investments consist of highly liquid investments, including commercial paper, U.S. Treasury, U.S. Agency, time deposits and corporate debt securities with maturities over 90 days at the date of purchase. At May 31, 2021 and 2020, Short-term investments consisted of available-for-sale debt securities, which are recorded at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported, net of tax, in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), unless unrealized losses are determined to be unrecoverable. Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are determined by specific identification. The Company considers all available-for-sale debt securities, including those with maturity dates beyond 12 months, as available to support current operational liquidity needs and, therefore, classifies all securities with maturity dates beyond 90 days at the date of purchase as current assets within Short-term investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Refer to Note 6 — Fair Value Measurements for more information on the Company's Short-term investments.
ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable, net consist primarily of amounts due from customers. The Company makes ongoing estimates relating to the collectability of its accounts receivable and maintains an allowance for expected losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. In addition to judgments about the creditworthiness of significant customers based on ongoing credit evaluations, the Company considers historical levels of credit losses, as well as macroeconomic and industry trends, such as the impacts of COVID–19, to determine the amount of the allowance. Accounts receivable with anticipated collection dates greater than 12 months from the balance sheet date and related allowances are considered non-current and recorded in Deferred income taxes and other assets. The allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable was $93 million and $214 million as of May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
INVENTORY VALUATION
Inventories are stated at lower of cost and net realizable value, and valued on either an average or a specific identification cost basis. In some instances, the Company ships products directly from its suppliers to the customer, with the related inventory and cost of sales recognized on a specific identification basis. Inventory costs primarily consist of product cost from the Company's suppliers, as well as inbound freight, import duties, taxes, insurance, logistics and other handling fees.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is determined on a straight-line basis for land improvements, buildings and leasehold improvements over 2 to 40 years and for machinery and equipment over 2 to 15 years.
Depreciation and amortization of assets used in manufacturing, warehousing and product distribution are recorded in Cost of sales. Depreciation and amortization of all other assets are recorded in Operating overhead expense.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Expenditures for major software purchases and software developed for internal use are capitalized and amortized over a 2- to 12-year period on a straight-line basis. The Company's policy provides for the capitalization of external direct costs associated with developing or obtaining internal use computer software. The Company also capitalizes certain payroll and payroll-related costs for employees who are directly associated with internal use computer software projects. The amount of capitalizable payroll costs with respect to these employees is limited to the time directly spent on such projects. Costs associated with preliminary project stage activities, training, maintenance and all other post-implementation stage activities are expensed as incurred.
Development costs of computer software to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed as an integral part of a product are subject to capitalization beginning when a product's technological feasibility has been established and ending when a product is available for general release to customers. In most instances, the Company's products are released soon after technological feasibility has been established; therefore, software development costs incurred subsequent to achievement of technological feasibility are usually not significant, and generally, most software development costs have been expensed as incurred.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company reviews the carrying value of long-lived assets or asset groups to be used in operations whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable. Factors that would necessitate an impairment assessment include a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, a significant adverse change in legal factors or the business climate that could affect the value of the asset or a significant decline in the observable market value of an asset, among others. If such facts indicate a potential impairment, the Company would assess the recoverability of an asset group by determining if the carrying value of the asset group exceeds the sum of the projected undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets over the remaining economic life of the primary asset in the asset group. If the recoverability test indicates that the carrying value of the asset group is not recoverable, the Company will estimate the fair value of the asset group using appropriate valuation methodologies, which would typically include an estimate of discounted cash flows. Any impairment would be measured as the difference between the asset group's carrying amount and its estimated fair value.
GOODWILL AND INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company performs annual impairment tests on goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or when events occur or circumstances change that would, more likely than not, reduce the fair value of a reporting unit or an intangible asset with an indefinite life below its carrying value. Events or changes in circumstances that may trigger interim impairment reviews include significant changes in business climate, operating results, planned investments in the reporting unit, planned divestitures or an expectation that the carrying amount may not be recoverable, among other factors.
For purposes of testing goodwill for impairment, the Company allocates goodwill across its reporting units, which are considered the Company's operating segments. The Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events and circumstances, the Company determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, an impairment test is unnecessary. If an impairment test is necessary, the Company will estimate the fair value of its related reporting units. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the goodwill of that reporting unit is determined to be impaired and the Company will proceed with recording an impairment charge equal to the excess of the carrying value over the related fair value.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets primarily consist of acquired trade names and trademarks. The Company may first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, after assessing the totality of events and circumstances, the Company determines it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is not impaired, no quantitative fair value measurement is necessary. If a quantitative fair value measurement calculation is required for these intangible assets, the Company primarily utilizes the relief-from-royalty method. This method assumes trade names and trademarks have value to the extent their owner is relieved of the obligation to pay royalties for the benefits received from them. This method requires the Company to estimate the future revenues for the related brands, the appropriate royalty rate and the weighted average cost of capital. If the carrying value of the indefinite-lived intangible exceeds its fair value, the asset is determined to be impaired, and the Company will proceed with recording an impairment charge equal to the excess of the carrying value over the related fair value.
OPERATING LEASES
Beginning in fiscal 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). Periods prior to fiscal 2020 have not been restated and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company's historical accounting policies. The Company's lease recognition policies under Topic 842 are described in the following paragraphs.
The Company primarily leases retail store space, certain distribution and warehouse facilities, office space, equipment and other non-real estate assets. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception and begins recording lease activity at the commencement date, which is generally the date in which the Company takes possession of or controls the physical use of the asset. Lease components are not separated from nonlease components for real estate leases within the Company's lease portfolio. Right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term with lease expense recognized on a straight-line basis. The Company's incremental borrowing rate is used to determine the present value of future lease payments unless the implicit rate is readily determinable.
Lease agreements may contain rent escalation clauses, renewal or termination options, rent holidays or certain landlord incentives, including tenant improvement allowances. ROU assets include amounts for scheduled rent increases and are reduced by the amount of lease incentives. The lease term includes the non-cancelable period of the lease and options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise those options. The Company does not record leases with an initial term of 12 months or less on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and recognizes related lease payments in the Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Certain lease agreements include variable lease
payments, which are based on a percent of retail sales over specified levels or adjust periodically for inflation as a result of changes in a published index, primarily the Consumer Price Index, and are expensed as incurred.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including derivatives, equity securities and available-for-sale debt securities. Fair value is the price the Company would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. The Company uses a three-level hierarchy established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used for the various valuation techniques (market approach, income approach and cost approach).
The levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs with little or no market data available, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the most conservative level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Pricing vendors are utilized for a majority of Level 1 and Level 2 investments. These vendors either provide a quoted market price in an active market or use observable inputs without applying significant adjustments in their pricing. Observable inputs include broker quotes, interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities and credit risks. The fair value of derivative contracts is determined using observable market inputs such as the daily market foreign currency rates, forward pricing curves, currency volatilities, currency correlations and interest rates and considers nonperformance risk of the Company and its counterparties.
The Company's fair value measurement process includes comparing fair values to another independent pricing vendor to ensure appropriate fair values are recorded.
Refer to Note 6 — Fair Value Measurements for additional information.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. Dollars are included in the foreign currency translation adjustment, a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in Total shareholders' equity.
The Company's global subsidiaries have various monetary assets and liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, which are denominated in currencies other than their functional currency. These balance sheet items are subject to remeasurement, the impact of which is recorded in Other (income) expense, net, within the Consolidated Statements of Income.
ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company uses derivative financial instruments to reduce its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments are either recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (a component of Total shareholders' equity), Long-term debt or Net income depending on the nature of the underlying exposure, whether the derivative is formally designated as a hedge and, if designated, the extent to which the hedge is effective. The Company classifies the cash flows at settlement from derivatives in the same category as the cash flows from the related hedged items. For undesignated hedges and designated cash flow hedges, this is primarily within the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. For designated net investment hedges, this is within the Cash used by investing activities component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. For the Company's fair value hedges, which are interest rate swaps used to mitigate the change in fair value of its fixed-rate debt attributable to changes in interest rates, the related cash flows from periodic interest payments are reflected within the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Refer to Note 14 — Risk Management and Derivatives for additional information on the Company's risk management program and derivatives.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation by estimating the fair value, net of estimated forfeitures, of equity awards and recognizing the related expense as Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, in the Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Substantially all awards vest ratably over four years of continued employment, with stock options expiring 10 years from the date of grant. The fair value of options, stock appreciation rights and employees' purchase rights under the employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs) is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units is established by the market price on the date of grant.
Refer to Note 11 — Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation for additional information on the Company's stock-based compensation programs.
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. This approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount management believes is more likely than not to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on future taxable earnings and is therefore uncertain. At least quarterly, the Company assesses taxable income in prior carryback periods, the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and available tax planning strategies. The Company uses forecasts of taxable income and considers foreign tax credit utilization in making this assessment of realization, which are inherently uncertain and can result in significant variation between estimated and actual results. To the extent the Company believes that recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established against the net deferred tax asset, which increases the Company’s income tax expense in the period when such determination is made.
The Company recognizes a tax benefit from uncertain tax positions in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by relevant tax authorities. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in Income tax expense.
Refer to Note 9 — Income Taxes for further discussion.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing Net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by adjusting weighted average outstanding shares, assuming conversion of all potentially dilutive stock options and awards.
Refer to Note 12 — Earnings Per Share for further discussion.
MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates, including estimates relating to assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Additionally, the extent to which the evolving COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company's financial statements will depend on a number of factors, including the magnitude and duration of the pandemic. There remains risk that COVID-19 could have a material, adverse impact on future revenue growth as well as overall profitability and may lead to higher than normal inventory levels in various markets, adverse impacts on the global supply chain, revised payment terms with certain wholesale customers, higher sales-related reserves, factory cancellation costs and a volatile effective tax rate driven by changes in the mix of earnings across the Company's jurisdictions.
RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory. The updated guidance requires companies to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. Income tax effects of intra-entity transfers of inventory will continue to be deferred until the inventory has been sold to a third party. The Company adopted the standard on June 1, 2018, using a modified retrospective approach, with the cumulative effect of applying the new standard recognized in Retained earnings at the date of adoption. The adoption resulted in reductions to Retained earnings, Deferred income taxes and other assets and Prepaid
expenses and other current assets of $507 million, $422 million and $45 million, respectively, and an increase in Deferred income taxes and other liabilities of $40 million on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Inventories
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories
NOTE 2 — INVENTORIES
Inventory balances of $6,854 million and $7,367 million as of May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, were substantially all finished goods.
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Property, Plant and Equipment
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment
NOTE 3 — PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment, net included the following:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Land and improvements$363 $345 
Buildings3,365 2,442 
Machinery and equipment3,023 2,751 
Internal-use software1,391 1,483 
Leasehold improvements1,608 1,554 
Construction in process311 1,086 
Total property, plant and equipment, gross10,061 9,661 
Less accumulated depreciation5,157 4,795 
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET$4,904 $4,866 
Capitalized interest was not material for the years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
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Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill
NOTE 4 — IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Identifiable intangible assets, net consist of indefinite-lived trademarks, acquired trademarks and other intangible assets. The following table summarizes the Company's Identifiable intangible assets, net balances as of May 31, 2021 and 2020:
MAY 31,
20212020
(Dollars in millions)
GROSS CARRYING AMOUNTACCUMULATED AMORTIZATIONNET CARRYING AMOUNTGROSS CARRYING AMOUNTACCUMULATED AMORTIZATIONNET CARRYING AMOUNT
Indefinite-lived trademarks$246 $— $246 $246 $— $246 
Acquired trademarks and other50 27 23 47 19 28 
IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET$296 $27 $269 $293 $19 $274 
Goodwill was $242 million and $223 million as of May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and there were no accumulated impairment losses as of May 31, 2021 and 2020. Additionally, the impact to Goodwill during fiscal 2021 and 2020 as a result of acquisitions and divestitures was not material.
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Accrued Liabilities
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]  
Accrued Liabilities
NOTE 5 — ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities included the following:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Compensation and benefits, excluding taxes$1,472 $1,248 
Sales-related reserves 1,077 1,178 
Allowance for expected loss on sale(1)
358 405 
Other3,156 2,353 
TOTAL ACCRUED LIABILITIES$6,063 $5,184 
(1)Refer to Note 20 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.
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Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements
NOTE 6 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following tables present information about the Company's financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 31, 2021 and 2020, and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value measurement. Refer to Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional detail regarding the Company's fair value measurement methodology.
MAY 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUECASH AND EQUIVALENTSSHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash$840 $840 $— 
Level 1:
U.S. Treasury securities2,892 — 2,892 
Level 2:
Commercial paper and bonds748 57 691 
Money market funds7,701 7,701 — 
Time deposits1,293 1,291 
U.S. Agency securities— 
Total Level 29,744 9,049 695 
TOTAL$13,476 $9,889 $3,587 
MAY 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUECASH AND EQUIVALENTSSHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash$596 $596 $— 
Level 1:
U.S. Treasury securities1,204 800 404 
Level 2:
Commercial paper and bonds32 — 32 
Money market funds5,973 5,973 — 
Time deposits981 979 
U.S. Agency securities— 
Total Level 26,987 6,952 35 
TOTAL$8,787 $8,348 $439 
As of May 31, 2021, the Company held $2,993 million of available-for-sale debt securities with maturity dates within one year and $594 million with maturity dates over one year and less than five years in Short-term investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of the Company's available-for-sale debt securities approximates their amortized cost.
Included in Interest expense (income), net was interest income related to the Company's investment portfolio of $34 million, $62 million and $82 million for the years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The Company records the assets and liabilities of its derivative financial instruments on a gross basis on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company's derivative financial instruments are subject to master netting arrangements that allow for the offset of assets and liabilities in the event of default or early termination of the contract. Any amounts of cash collateral received related to these instruments associated with the Company's credit-related contingent features are recorded in Cash and equivalents and Accrued liabilities, the latter of which would further offset against the Company's derivative asset balance. Any amounts of cash collateral posted related to these instruments associated with the Company's credit-related contingent features are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets, which would further offset against the Company's derivative liability balance. Cash collateral received or posted related to the Company's credit-related contingent features is presented in the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company does not recognize amounts of non-cash collateral received, such as securities, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For further information related to credit risk, refer to Note 14 — Risk Management and Derivatives.
The following tables present information about the Company's derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value measurement:
MAY 31, 2021
DERIVATIVE ASSETSDERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
(Dollars in millions)ASSETS AT FAIR VALUEOTHER CURRENT ASSETSOTHER LONG-TERM ASSETSLIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUEACCRUED LIABILITIESOTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Level 2:
Foreign exchange forwards and options(1)
$92 $76 $16 $456 $415 $41 
Embedded derivatives— — — — 
TOTAL$92 $76 $16 $457 $416 $41 
(1)If the foreign exchange derivative instruments had been netted on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the asset and liability positions each would have been reduced by $93 million as of May 31, 2021. As of that date, the Company had posted $39 million of cash collateral to various counterparties related to foreign exchange derivative instruments. No amount of collateral was received on the Company's derivative asset balance as of May 31, 2021.
MAY 31, 2020
DERIVATIVE ASSETSDERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUEOTHER CURRENT ASSETSOTHER LONG-TERM ASSETSLIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUEACCRUED LIABILITIESOTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Level 2:
Foreign exchange forwards and options(1)
$94 $91 $$205 $188 $17 
Embedded derivatives— — 
TOTAL$95 $92 $3 $207 $190 $17 
(1)If the foreign exchange derivative instruments had been netted on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the asset and liability positions each would have been reduced by $76 million as of May 31, 2020. As of that date, no amount of cash collateral had been received or posted on the derivative asset and liability balances related to these foreign exchange derivative instruments.
For additional information related to the Company's derivative financial instruments, refer to Note 14 — Risk Management and Derivatives. For fair value information regarding Notes payable and Long-term debt, refer to Note 7 — Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines and Note 8 — Long-Term Debt, respectively.
The carrying amounts of other current financial assets and other current financial liabilities approximate fair value.
NON-RECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
As further discussed in Note 20 — Acquisitions and Divestitures, during fiscal 2020, the Company met the criteria to recognize the related assets and liabilities of its Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay entities as held-for-sale. This required the Company to remeasure the disposal groups at fair value, less costs to sell, which is considered a Level 3 fair value measurement and was based on each transaction's estimated consideration. During fiscal 2021, the Company continued to use estimated consideration to measure the fair value of each disposal group.
All other assets or liabilities required to be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of May 31, 2021 and 2020 were immaterial.
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Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines
NOTE 7 — SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND CREDIT LINES
Notes payable as of May 31, 2021 and 2020, are summarized below:
MAY 31,
20212020
(Dollars in millions)
BORROWINGSINTEREST RATEBORROWINGSINTEREST RATE
Notes payable:
Commercial paper(1)
$— 0.00 %$248 1.65 %
U.S. operations— 0.00 %— 0.00 %
(2)
Non-U.S. operations17.80 %
(2)
— 0.00 %
TOTAL NOTES PAYABLE$2 $248 
(1)Commercial paper borrowings and repayments with original maturities greater than three months are included in Proceeds from borrowings, net of debt issuance costs and Repayment of borrowings, respectively, on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
(2)Weighted average interest rate includes non-interest bearing overdrafts.
The carrying amounts reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for Notes payable approximate fair value.
On August 16, 2019, the Company entered into a committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks, which provides up to $2 billion of borrowings, with the option to increase borrowings up to $3 billion in total upon lender approval. The facility matures on August 16, 2024, with a one-year extension option prior to any anniversary of the closing date, provided that in no event shall the facility extend beyond August 16, 2026. Based on the Company's current long-term senior unsecured debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's Investor Services, respectively, the interest rate charged on any outstanding borrowings would be the prevailing London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 0.46%. The facility fee is 0.04% of the total commitment. This facility replaces the prior $2 billion credit facility agreement entered into on August 28, 2015, which would have matured August 28, 2020.
On March 15, 2021, the Company entered into a committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks, which provides up to $1 billion of borrowings, with the option to increase borrowings up to $1.5 billion in total upon lender approval. The facility matures on March 14, 2022, with a 364-day extension option up to 30 days prior to the existing termination date, provided that in no event shall the facility extend beyond March 13, 2023. This facility replaces the prior $2 billion credit facility agreement entered into on April 6, 2020, which would have matured on April 5, 2021. Based on the Company's current long-term senior unsecured debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's Investor Services, respectively, the interest rate charged on any outstanding borrowings would be the prevailing LIBOR plus 0.50%. The facility fee is 0.03% of the total undrawn commitment. Additionally, the Company decreased its $4 billion commercial paper program to $3 billion in connection with the new credit facility agreement.
As of and for the periods ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, no amounts were outstanding under any of the Company's committed credit facilities.
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Long-Term Debt
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-Term Debt
NOTE 8 — LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt, net of unamortized premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs, comprises the following: 
BOOK VALUE OUTSTANDING
AS OF MAY 31,
Scheduled Maturity (Dollars and Yen in millions)
ORIGINAL PRINCIPALINTEREST RATEINTEREST PAYMENTS20212020
Corporate Term Debt:(1)(2)
May 1, 2023$500 2.25 %Semi-Annually$499 $499 
March 27, 20251,000 2.40 %Semi-Annually995 994 
November 1, 20261,000 2.38 %Semi-Annually996 995 
March 27, 20271,000 2.75 %Semi-Annually995 994 
March 27, 20301,500 2.85 %Semi-Annually1,490 1,489 
March 27, 20401,000 3.25 %Semi-Annually986 985 
May 1, 2043500 3.63 %Semi-Annually496 495 
November 1, 20451,000 3.88 %Semi-Annually984 984 
November 1, 2046500 3.38 %Semi-Annually491 491 
March 27, 20501,500 3.38 %Semi-Annually1,481 1,480 
Japanese Yen Notes:(3)
August 20, 2001 through November 20, 2020
¥9,000 2.60 %Quarterly$— $
August 20, 2001 through November 20, 2020
4,000 2.00 %Quarterly— 
Total9,413 9,409 
Less current maturities— 
TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT$9,413 $9,406 
(1)These senior unsecured obligations rank equally with the Company's other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness.
(2)The bonds are redeemable at the Company's option at a price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes to be redeemed or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments, plus in each case, accrued and unpaid interest. However, the bonds also feature a par call provision, which allows for the bonds to be redeemed at a price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest on or after the Par Call Date, as defined in the respective notes.
(3)NIKE Logistics YK assumed a total of ¥13.0 billion in loans as part of its agreement to purchase a distribution center in Japan, which serves as collateral for the loans. These loans matured in equal quarterly installments during the period August 20, 2001 through November 20, 2020.
The scheduled maturity of Long-term debt in each of the years ending May 31, 2022 through 2026, are $0 million, $500 million, $0 million, $1,000 million and $0 million, respectively, at face value.
The Company's Long-term debt is recorded at adjusted cost, net of unamortized premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs. The fair value of long-term debt is estimated based upon quoted prices for similar instruments or quoted prices for identical instruments in inactive markets (Level 2). The fair value of the Company's Long-term debt, including the current portion, was approximately $10,275 million and $10,645 million as of May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
NOTE 9 — INCOME TAXES
Income before income taxes is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
202120202019
Income before income taxes:
United States$5,723 $2,954 $593 
Foreign938 (67)4,208 
TOTAL INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES$6,661 $2,887 $4,801 
The provision for income taxes is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
202120202019
Current:
United States
Federal$328 $(109)$74 
State134 81 56 
Foreign857 756 608 
Total Current1,319 728 738 
Deferred:
United States
Federal(371)(231)(33)
State(34)(47)(9)
Foreign20 (102)76 
Total Deferred(385)(380)34 
TOTAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE$934 $348 $772 
A reconciliation from the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rate is as follows:
 YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
202120202019
Federal income tax rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State taxes, net of federal benefit1.3 %0.8 %1.0 %
Foreign earnings0.2 %5.9 %-1.1 %
Foreign-derived intangible income benefit-3.7 %-8.1 %— %
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation-4.5 %-7.2 %-3.6 %
Income tax audits and contingency reserves1.5 %-1.4 %1.3 %
U.S. research and development tax credit-0.9 %-1.8 %-1.0 %
Other, net-0.9 %2.9 %-1.5 %
EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE14.0 %12.1 %16.1 %
On December 22, 2017, the United States enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act"), which significantly changed U.S. tax law and included a provision to tax global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) of foreign subsidiaries. The Company recognizes taxes due under the GILTI provision as a current period expense.
The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021, was higher than the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2020, due to a change in the proportion of earnings taxed in the U.S., related to the recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and less favorable impacts from discrete items such as stock-based compensation. Income tax audit and contingency reserves for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021, reflects recognition of a reserve of 1.2% related to Altera Corp. v. Commissioner, where the taxpayer was denied a hearing before the U.S. Supreme Court on June 22, 2020, thereby ratifying the Ninth Circuit Court's decision and requiring the inclusion of stock-based compensation in intercompany cost-sharing arrangements, and other matters of 0.3%.
The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2020, was lower than the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2019, due to increased benefits from discrete items such as stock-based compensation. The foreign earnings rate impact shown above for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2020, includes withholding taxes of 6.5% and held for sale accounting items of 2.9%, offset by a benefit for statutory rate differences and other items of 3.5%. The foreign derived intangible income benefit reflects U.S. tax benefits introduced by the Tax Act for companies serving foreign markets. This benefit became available to the Company as a result of a restructuring of its intellectual property interests. Income tax audit and contingency reserves reflect benefits associated with the modification of the treatment of certain research and development expenditures of 2.9% offset by an increase related to the resolution of an audit by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other matters of 1.5%. Included in other is the deferral of income tax effects related to intra-entity transfers of inventory of 2.3% and other items of 0.6%.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities comprise the following as of: 
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Deferred tax assets:
Inventories(1)
$78 $84 
Sales return reserves(1)
100 115 
Deferred compensation(1)
350 295 
Stock-based compensation175 168 
Reserves and accrued liabilities(1)
96 120 
Operating lease liabilities499 491 
Intangibles187 — 
Capitalized research and development expenditures 349 189 
Net operating loss carry-forwards(1)
15 21 
Other(1)
178 127 
Total deferred tax assets2,027 1,610 
Valuation allowance(1)
(12)(26)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance2,015 1,584 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Foreign withholding tax on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries(182)(165)
Property, plant and equipment(1)
(255)(232)
Right-of-use assets(431)(423)
Other(1)
(14)(32)
Total deferred tax liabilities(882)(852)
NET DEFERRED TAX ASSET$1,133 $732 
(1)The above amounts exclude deferred taxes held-for-sale as of May 31, 2021 and 2020. See Note 20 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.
The following is a reconciliation of the changes in the gross balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of:
 MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
202120202019
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of the period$771 $808 $698 
Gross increases related to prior period tax positions77 181 85 
Gross decreases related to prior period tax positions(22)(171)(32)
Gross increases related to current period tax positions59 50 81 
Settlements(5)(58)— 
Lapse of statute of limitations(6)(28)(35)
Changes due to currency translation22 (11)11 
UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS, END OF THE PERIOD$896 $771 $808 
As of May 31, 2021, total gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding related interest and penalties, were $896 million, $609 million of which would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized in future periods. The majority of the total gross unrecognized tax benefits are long-term in nature and included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The liability for payment of interest and penalties increased by $45 million during the year ended May 31, 2021, decreased by $16 million during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2020, and increased by $17 million during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2019. As of May 31, 2021 and 2020, accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions were $203 million and $158 million, respectively (excluding federal benefit).
As of May 31, 2021 and 2020, long-term income taxes payable were $640 million and $757 million, respectively, and were included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company is subject to taxation in the United States, as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is currently under audit by the IRS for fiscal years 2017 through 2019. The Company has closed all U.S. federal income tax matters through fiscal 2016, with the exception of certain transfer pricing adjustments. Tax years after 2010 remain open in certain major foreign jurisdictions. Although the timing of resolution of audits is not certain, the Company evaluates all domestic and foreign audit issues in the aggregate, along with the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations, and estimates that it is reasonably possible the total gross unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by up to $40 million within the next 12 months. In January 2019, the European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether the Netherlands has breached State Aid rules when granting certain tax rulings to the Company. The Company believes the investigation is without merit. If this matter is adversely resolved, the Netherlands may be required to assess additional amounts with respect to current and prior periods, and the Company's Netherlands income taxes in the future could increase.
The Company historically provided for U.S. income taxes on the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries unless they were considered indefinitely reinvested outside the United States. As a result of the enactment of the Tax Act, in fiscal 2018 the Company reevaluated its historic indefinite reinvestment assertion and determined that any historical or future undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries are no longer considered to be indefinitely reinvested. Effective January 1, 2020, however, the tax law in the Netherlands, one of the Company's major jurisdictions, changed. As a result of the change in law, the Company's undistributed earnings in the Netherlands are subject to withholding tax upon distribution. It is the Company's intention to indefinitely reinvest the historical earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries outside North America prior to May 31, 2020, to ensure there is sufficient working capital to expand operations outside the United States. Accordingly, the Company has not recorded a deferred tax liability related to foreign withholding taxes on approximately $10.3 billion of undistributed earnings of these foreign subsidiaries as of May 31, 2021. Withholding taxes of approximately $1.5 billion would be payable upon the remittance of these undistributed earnings as of May 31, 2021.
A portion of the Company's foreign operations benefit from a tax holiday, which is set to expire in 2031. This tax holiday may be extended when certain conditions are met or may be terminated early if certain conditions are not met. The tax benefit attributable to this tax holiday was $238 million, $238 million and $167 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The benefit of the tax holiday on diluted earnings per common share was $0.15, $0.15 and $0.10 for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Deferred tax assets as of May 31, 2021 and 2020, were reduced by a valuation allowance. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021, a valuation allowance was provided for U.S. capital loss carryforwards and on tax benefits generated by certain entities with operating losses. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2020, a valuation allowance was provided for U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards and on tax benefits generated by certain entities with operating losses. There was a $14 million net decrease in the valuation allowance for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021, compared to a $62 million net decrease for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2020, and $7 million net decrease for the year ended May 31, 2019.
The Company has available domestic and foreign loss carry-forwards of $65 million as of May 31, 2021. If not utilized, such losses will expire as follows:
 YEAR ENDING MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20222023202420252026-2041INDEFINITETOTAL
Net operating losses$— $— $— $— $42 $23 $65 
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Redeemable Preferred Stock
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]  
Redeemable Preferred Stock
NOTE 10 — REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
Sojitz America is the sole owner of the Company's authorized redeemable preferred stock, $1 par value, which is redeemable at the option of Sojitz America or the Company at par value aggregating $0.3 million. A cumulative dividend of $0.10 per share is payable annually on May 31, and no dividends may be declared or paid on the common stock of the Company unless dividends on the redeemable preferred stock have been declared and paid in full. There have been no changes in the redeemable preferred stock in the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019. As the holder of the redeemable preferred stock, Sojitz America does not have general voting rights but does have the right to vote as a separate class on the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries; on merger, consolidation, liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or on the sale or assignment of the NIKE trademark for athletic footwear sold in the United States. The redeemable preferred stock has been fully issued to Sojitz America and is not blank check preferred stock. The Company's articles of incorporation do not permit the issuance of additional preferred stock.
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Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]  
Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation
NOTE 11 — COMMON STOCK AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
COMMON STOCK
The authorized number of shares of Class A Common Stock, no par value, and Class B Common Stock, no par value, are 400 million and 2,400 million, respectively. Each share of Class A Common Stock is convertible into one share of Class B Common Stock. Voting rights of Class B Common Stock are limited in certain circumstances with respect to the election of directors. There are no differences in the dividend and liquidation preferences or participation rights of the holders of Class A and Class B Common Stock. From time to time, the Company's Board of Directors authorizes share repurchase programs for the repurchase of Class B Common Stock. The value of repurchased shares is deducted from Total shareholders' equity through allocation to Capital in excess of stated value and Retained earnings.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (the “Stock Incentive Plan”) provides for the issuance of up to 798 million previously unissued shares of Class B Common Stock in connection with equity awards granted under the Stock Incentive Plan. The Stock Incentive Plan authorizes the grant of non-statutory stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance-based awards. The exercise price for stock options and stock appreciation rights may not be less than the fair market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant. A committee of the Board of Directors administers the Stock Incentive Plan. The committee has the authority to determine the employees to whom awards will be made, the amount of the awards and the other terms and conditions of the awards. The Company generally grants stock options and restricted stock on an annual basis. Substantially all awards under the Stock Incentive Plan vest ratably over 4 years of continued employment, with stock options expiring 10 years from the date of grant.
The following table summarizes the Company's total stock-based compensation expense recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable: 
 YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
202120202019
Stock options(1)
$323 $237 $207 
ESPPs63 53 40 
Restricted stock(1)
225 139 78 
TOTAL STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE$611 $429 $325 
(1)Expense for stock options includes the expense associated with stock appreciation rights. Accelerated stock option expense is primarily recorded for employees meeting certain retirement eligibility requirements and was $67 million, $53 million and $41 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. During fiscal 2021, an immaterial amount of accelerated stock option and restricted stock expense was also recorded for certain employees impacted by the Company's organizational realignment. For more information, see Note 21 — Restructuring.
The income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation expense was $297 million, $207 million and $175 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and reported within Income tax expense.
STOCK OPTIONS
The weighted average fair value per share of the options granted during the years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, computed as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes pricing model, was $26.75, $18.71 and $22.78, respectively. The weighted average assumptions used to estimate these fair values were as follows:
 YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
202120202019
Dividend yield0.9 %1.0 %1.0 %
Expected volatility27.3 %23.0 %26.6 %
Weighted average expected life (in years)6.06.06.0
Risk-free interest rate0.4 %1.5 %2.8 %
Expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of the Company's common stock, the implied volatility in market traded options on the Company's common stock with a term greater than one year, as well as other factors. The weighted average expected life of options is based on an analysis of historical and expected future exercise patterns. The interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury (constant maturity) risk-free rate in effect at the date of grant for periods corresponding with the expected term of the options.
The following summarizes the stock option transactions under the plan discussed above: 
SHARES(1)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE OPTION PRICE
(In millions)
Options outstanding as of May 31, 202088.1 $60.98 
Exercised(20.7)46.31 
Forfeited(3.8)95.87 
Granted14.7 112.65 
Options outstanding as of May 31, 202178.3 $72.88 
(1)Includes stock appreciation rights transactions.
Options exercisable as of May 31, 2021, were 44.2 million and had a weighted average option price of $57.43 per share. The aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding and exercisable as of May 31, 2021, was $4,976 million and $3,494 million, respectively. The total intrinsic value of the options exercised during the years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $1,571 million, $1,161 million and $938 million, respectively. The intrinsic value is the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the options. The weighted average contractual life remaining for options outstanding and options exercisable as of May 31, 2021, was 5.9 years and 4.2 years, respectively. As of May 31, 2021, the Company had $415 million of unrecognized compensation costs from stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, over a weighted average remaining period of 2.5 years.
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLANS
In addition to the Stock Incentive Plan, the Company gives employees the right to purchase shares at a discount from the market price under employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs). Subject to the annual statutory limit, employees are eligible to participate through payroll deductions of up to 10% of their compensation. At the end of each six-month offering period, shares are purchased by the participants at 85% of the lower of the fair market value at the beginning or the end of the offering period. Employees purchased 2.5 million, 2.7 million and 2.5 million shares during each of the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
RESTRICTED STOCK AND RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
Recipients of restricted stock are entitled to cash dividends and to vote their respective shares throughout the period of restriction. Recipients of restricted stock units are entitled to dividend equivalent cash payments upon vesting. The number of restricted stock and restricted stock units vested includes shares of common stock withheld by the Company on behalf of employees to satisfy the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements.
The following summarizes the restricted stock and restricted stock unit activity under the plan discussed above: 
SHARESWEIGHTED AVERAGE GRANT DATE
FAIR VALUE
(In millions)
Nonvested as of May 31, 20206.8 $79.84 
Vested(2.7)76.95
Forfeited(1.1)81.70
Granted3.6 113.84
Nonvested as of May 31, 20216.6 $99.70
The weighted average fair value per share of restricted stock and restricted stock units granted for the years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, computed as of the grant date, was $113.84, $88.26 and $80.95, respectively. During the years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, the aggregate fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units vested was $310 million, $98 million and $44 million, respectively, computed as of the date of vesting. As of May 31, 2021, the Company had $448 million of unrecognized compensation costs from restricted stock and restricted stock units, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, over a weighted average remaining period of 2.5 years.
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Earnings Per Share
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share
NOTE 12 — EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following is a reconciliation from basic earnings per common share to diluted earnings per common share. The computations of diluted earnings per common share excluded restricted stock and options, including shares under ESPPs, to purchase an additional 11.3 million, 30.6 million and 17.5 million shares of common stock outstanding for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, because the awards were anti-dilutive.
 YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
202120202019
Net income available to common stockholders$5,727 $2,539 $4,029 
Determination of shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding1,573.0 1,558.8 1,579.7 
Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options and awards36.4 32.8 38.7 
DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING1,609.4 1,591.6 1,618.4 
Earnings per common share:
Basic$3.64 $1.63 $2.55 
Diluted$3.56 $1.60 $2.49 
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Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Benefit Plans
NOTE 13 — BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has a qualified 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan, in which all U.S. employees are able to participate. The Company matches a portion of employee contributions to the savings plan. Company contributions to the savings plan were $110 million, $107 million and $90 million and included in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, for the years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The terms of the plan also allow for annual discretionary profit sharing contributions, as recommended by senior management and approved by the Board of Directors, to the accounts of eligible U.S. employees who work at least 1,000 hours in a year. There were no profit sharing contributions made to the plan for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020. Profit sharing contributions of $37 million were made to the plan and included in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, for the year ended May 31, 2019.
The Company also has a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) adopted by the Board of Directors and approved by shareholders in September 1997, which has been amended from time to time. The Company recognized $78 million, $66 million and $83 million of Operating overhead expense related to cash awards under the LTIP during the years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The Company allows certain highly compensated employees and non-employee directors of the Company to defer compensation under a nonqualified deferred compensation plan. Deferred compensation plan liabilities were $944 million and $725 million as of
May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and primarily classified in Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company has pension plans in various countries worldwide. The pension plans are only available to local employees and are generally government mandated. The liability related to the unfunded pension liabilities of the plans was $64 million and $79 million as of May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and primarily classified as non-current in Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Risk Management and Derivatives
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Risk Management and Derivatives
NOTE 14 — RISK MANAGEMENT AND DERIVATIVES
The Company is exposed to global market risks, including the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, and uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company does not hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP. The Company formally documents all relationships between designated hedging instruments and hedged items as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives designated as hedges to either recognized assets or liabilities or forecasted transactions and assessing, both at inception and on an ongoing basis, the effectiveness of the hedging relationships.
The majority of derivatives outstanding as of May 31, 2021, are designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges, primarily for Euro/U.S. Dollar, British Pound/Euro, Chinese Yuan/U.S. Dollar and Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar currency pairs. All derivatives are recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and classified based on the instrument's maturity date.
The following tables present the fair values of derivative instruments included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
 DERIVATIVE ASSETS
BALANCE SHEET LOCATIONMAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsPrepaid expenses and other current assets$42 $43 
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsDeferred income taxes and other assets16 
Total derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments58 44 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsPrepaid expenses and other current assets34 48 
Embedded derivativesPrepaid expenses and other current assets— 
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsDeferred income taxes and other assets— 
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments34 51 
TOTAL DERIVATIVE ASSETS$92 $95 

 DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
BALANCE SHEET LOCATIONMAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsAccrued liabilities$385 $173 
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsDeferred income taxes and other liabilities41 17 
Total derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments426 190 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsAccrued liabilities30 15 
Embedded derivativesAccrued liabilities
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments31 17 
TOTAL DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES$457 $207 
The following table presents the amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Income in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded and the effects of cash flow hedge activity on these line items for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
202120202019
(Dollars in millions)
TOTALAMOUNT OF
GAIN (LOSS)
ON CASH FLOW
HEDGE ACTIVITY
TOTALAMOUNT OF
GAIN (LOSS)
ON CASH FLOW
HEDGE ACTIVITY
TOTALAMOUNT OF
GAIN (LOSS)
ON CASH FLOW
HEDGE ACTIVITY
Revenues$44,538 $45 $37,403 $(17)$39,117 $(5)
Cost of sales24,576 51 21,162 364 21,643 53 
Demand creation expense3,114 3,592 (2)3,753 — 
Other (income) expense, net14 (47)139 181 (78)35 
Interest expense (income), net262 (7)89 (7)49 (7)
The following tables present the amounts affecting the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:

(Dollars in millions)
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECOGNIZED IN OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES
(1)
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME
(1)
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) INTO INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
202120202019202120202019
Derivatives designated as
cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
$(61)$28 $14 Revenues$45 $(17)$(5)
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
(563)283 405 Cost of sales51 364 53 
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
Demand creation expense(2)— 
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
(163)90 156 Other (income) expense, net(47)181 35 
Interest rate swaps(2)
— — — Interest expense (income), net(7)(7)(7)
Total designated cash
flow hedges
$(782)$402 $577 $45 $519 $76 
(1)For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, the amounts recorded in Other (income) expense, net as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges because the forecasted transactions were no longer probable of occurring were immaterial.
(2)Gains and losses associated with terminated interest rate swaps, which were previously designated as cash flow hedges and recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), will be released through Interest expense (income), net over the term of the issued debt.
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECOGNIZED
IN INCOME ON DERIVATIVES
LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECOGNIZED IN INCOME

ON DERIVATIVES
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
202120202019
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options$(150)$76 $166 Other (income) expense, net
Embedded derivatives(17)(1)Other (income) expense, net
CASH FLOW HEDGES
All changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedge instruments are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until Net income is affected by the variability of cash flows of the hedged transaction. Effective hedge results are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the same manner as the underlying exposure. When it is no longer probable the forecasted hedged transaction will occur in the initially identified time period, hedge accounting is discontinued and the Company accounts for the associated derivative as an undesignated instrument as discussed below. Additionally, the gains and losses associated with derivatives no longer designated as cash flow hedge instruments in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are recognized immediately in Other (income) expense, net, if it is probable the forecasted hedged transaction will not occur by the end of the initially identified time period or within an additional two-month period thereafter. In rare circumstances, the additional period of time may exceed two months due to extenuating circumstances related to the nature of the forecasted transaction that are outside the control or influence of the Company.
The purpose of the Company's foreign exchange risk management program is to lessen both the positive and negative effects of currency fluctuations on the Company's consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. Foreign currency exposures the Company may elect to hedge in this manner include product costs, non-functional currency denominated revenues, intercompany revenues, demand creation expenses, investments in U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale debt securities and certain other intercompany transactions.
Product cost foreign currency exposures are primarily generated through non-functional currency denominated product purchases and the foreign currency adjustment program described below. NIKE entities primarily purchase product in two ways: (1) Certain NIKE entities purchase product from the NIKE Trading Company (NTC), a wholly-owned sourcing hub that buys NIKE branded products from third party factories, predominantly in U.S. Dollars. The NTC, whose functional currency is the U.S. Dollar, then sells the product to NIKE entities in their respective functional currencies. NTC sales to a NIKE entity with a different
functional currency result in a foreign currency exposure for the NTC. (2) Other NIKE entities purchase product directly from third party factories in U.S. Dollars. These purchases generate a foreign currency exposure for those NIKE entities with a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar.
The Company operates a foreign currency adjustment program with certain factories. The program is designed to more effectively manage foreign currency risk by assuming certain of the factories' foreign currency exposures, some of which are natural offsets to the Company's existing foreign currency exposures. Under this program, the Company's payments to these factories are adjusted for rate fluctuations in the basket of currencies (“factory currency exposure index”) in which the labor, materials and overhead costs incurred by the factories in the production of NIKE branded products (“factory input costs”) are denominated. For the portion of the indices denominated in the local or functional currency of the factory, the Company may elect to place formally designated cash flow hedges. For all currencies within the indices, excluding the U.S. Dollar and the local or functional currency of the factory, an embedded derivative contract is created upon the factory's acceptance of NIKE's purchase order. Embedded derivative contracts are separated from the related purchase order, as further described within the Embedded Derivatives section below.
The Company's policy permits the utilization of derivatives to reduce its foreign currency exposures where internal netting or other strategies cannot be effectively employed. Typically, the Company may enter into hedge contracts starting up to 12 to 24 months in advance of the forecasted transaction and may place incremental hedges up to 100% of the exposure by the time the forecasted transaction occurs. The total notional amount of outstanding foreign currency derivatives designated as cash flow hedges was $17.4 billion as of May 31, 2021.
As of May 31, 2021, approximately $369 million of deferred net losses (net of tax) on both outstanding and matured derivatives in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are expected to be reclassified to Net income during the next 12 months concurrent with the underlying hedged transactions also being recorded in Net income. Actual amounts ultimately reclassified to Net income are dependent on the exchange rates in effect when derivative contracts currently outstanding mature. As of May 31, 2021, the maximum term over which the Company hedges exposures to the variability of cash flows for its forecasted transactions was 24 months.
FAIR VALUE HEDGES
The Company has, in the past, been exposed to the risk of changes in the fair value of certain fixed-rate debt attributable to changes in interest rates. Derivatives used by the Company to hedge this risk are receive-fixed, pay-variable interest rate swaps. The Company had no interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges as of May 31, 2021.
NET INVESTMENT HEDGES
The Company has, in the past, hedged and may, in the future, hedge the risk of variability in foreign currency-denominated net investments in wholly-owned international operations. All changes in fair value of the derivatives designated as net investment hedges are reported in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) along with the foreign currency translation adjustments on those investments. The Company had no outstanding net investment hedges as of May 31, 2021.
UNDESIGNATED DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The Company may elect to enter into foreign exchange forwards to mitigate the change in fair value of specific assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and/or embedded derivative contracts. These undesignated instruments are recorded at fair value as a derivative asset or liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets with their corresponding change in fair value recognized in Other (income) expense, net, together with the remeasurement gain or loss from the hedged balance sheet position and/or embedded derivative contract. The total notional amount of outstanding undesignated derivative instruments was $4.8 billion as of May 31, 2021.
EMBEDDED DERIVATIVES
As part of the foreign currency adjustment program described above, an embedded derivative contract is created upon the factory's acceptance of NIKE's purchase order for currencies within the factory currency exposure indices that are neither the U.S. Dollar nor the local or functional currency of the factory. In addition, embedded derivative contracts are created when the Company enters into certain other contractual agreements which have payments that are indexed to currencies that are not the functional currency of either substantial party to the contracts. Embedded derivative contracts are treated as foreign currency forward contracts that are bifurcated from the related contract and recorded at fair value as a derivative asset or liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets with their corresponding change in fair value recognized in Other (income) expense, net, through the date the foreign currency fluctuations cease to exist.
As of May 31, 2021, the total notional amount of embedded derivatives outstanding was approximately $415 million.
CREDIT RISK
The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to hedging instruments. The counterparties to all derivative transactions are major financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings; however, this does not eliminate the Company's exposure to credit risk with these institutions. This credit risk is limited to the unrealized gains in such contracts should any of these counterparties fail to perform as contracted. To manage this risk, the Company has established strict counterparty credit guidelines that are continually monitored.
The Company's derivative contracts contain credit risk-related contingent features designed to protect against significant deterioration in counterparties' creditworthiness and their ultimate ability to settle outstanding derivative contracts in the normal course of business. The Company's bilateral credit-related contingent features generally require the owing entity, either the Company or the derivative counterparty, to post collateral for the portion of the fair value in excess of $50 million should the fair value of outstanding derivatives per counterparty be greater than $50 million. Additionally, a certain level of decline in credit rating of either the Company or the counterparty could trigger collateral requirements. As of May 31, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all credit risk-related contingent features, and derivative instruments with such features were in a net liability position of approximately $364 million. Accordingly, the Company posted $39 million of cash collateral as a result of these contingent features. Further, as of May 31, 2021, the Company had received no cash collateral from various counterparties to its derivative contracts. The Company considers the impact of the risk of counterparty default to be immaterial.
For additional information related to the Company's derivative financial instruments and collateral, refer to Note 6 — Fair Value Measurements.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
NOTE 15 — ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT(1)
CASH FLOW HEDGES
NET INVESTMENT HEDGES(1)
OTHERTOTAL
Balance at May 31, 2020$(494)$390 $115 $(67)$(56)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications(2)
499 (788)— (8)(297)
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses(3)
(3)(37)— 13 (27)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)496 (825)— (324)
Balance at May 31, 2021$2 $(435)$115 $(62)$(380)
(1)The accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment and net investment hedge gains/losses related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary are reclassified to Net income upon sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the respective entity.
(2)Net of tax benefit (expense) of $0 million, $(6) million, $0 million, $(1) million and $(7) million, respectively.
(3)Net of tax (benefit) expense of $0 million, $8 million, $0 million, $0 million and $8 million, respectively.
(Dollars in millions)
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT(1)
CASH FLOW HEDGES
NET INVESTMENT HEDGES(1)
OTHERTOTAL
Balance at May 31, 2019$(346)$520 $115 $(58)$231 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications(2)
(149)387 — (8)230 
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses(3)
(517)— (1)(517)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(148)(130)— (9)(287)
Balance at May 31, 2020$(494)$390 $115 $(67)$(56)
(1)The accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment and net investment hedge gains/losses related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary are reclassified to Net income upon sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the respective entity.
(2)Net of tax benefit (expense) of $0 million, $(15) million, $0 million, $1 million and $(14) million, respectively.
(3)Net of tax (benefit) expense of $0 million, $2 million, $0 million, $0 million and $2 million, respectively.
The following table summarizes the reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the Consolidated Statements of Income:
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) INTO INCOME
LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) INTO INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Gains (losses) on foreign currency translation adjustment$$(1)Other (income) expense, net
Total before tax(1)
Tax (expense) benefit— — 
Gain (loss) net of tax3 (1)
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange forwards and options$45 (17)Revenues
Foreign exchange forwards and options51 364 Cost of sales
Foreign exchange forwards and options(2)Demand creation expense
Foreign exchange forwards and options(47)181 Other (income) expense, net
Interest rate swaps(7)(7)Interest expense (income), net
Total before tax45 519 
Tax (expense) benefit(8)(2)
Gain (loss) net of tax37 517 
Gains (losses) on other(13)Other (income) expense, net
Total before tax(13)
Tax (expense) benefit— — 
Gain (loss) net of tax(13)1 
Total net gain (loss) reclassified for the period$27 $517 
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Revenues
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenues
NOTE 16 — REVENUES
DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUES
The following tables present the Company's Revenues disaggregated by reportable operating segment, major product line and distribution channel:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH AMERICAEUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICAGREATER CHINA
ASIA PACIFIC & LATIN AMERICA(1)
GLOBAL BRAND DIVISIONSTOTAL NIKE BRANDCONVERSECORPORATETOTAL NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear$11,644 $6,970 $5,748 $3,659 $— $28,021 $1,986 $— $30,007 
Apparel5,028 3,996 2,347 1,494 — 12,865 104 — 12,969 
Equipment507 490 195 190 — 1,382 29 — 1,411 
Other— — — — 25 25 86 40 151 
TOTAL REVENUES$17,179 $11,456 $8,290 $5,343 $25 $42,293 $2,205 $40 $44,538 
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers$10,186 $7,812 $4,513 $3,387 $— $25,898 $1,353 $— $27,251 
Sales through Direct to Consumer6,993 3,644 3,777 1,956 — 16,370 766 — 17,136 
Other— — — — 25 25 86 40 151 
TOTAL REVENUES$17,179 $11,456 $8,290 $5,343 $25 $42,293 $2,205 $40 $44,538 
(1)Refer to Note 20 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information on the transition of the Company's NIKE Brand business in Brazil to a third-party distributor.
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH AMERICAEUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICAGREATER CHINAASIA PACIFIC & LATIN AMERICAGLOBAL BRAND DIVISIONSTOTAL NIKE BRANDCONVERSECORPORATETOTAL NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear$9,329 $5,892 $4,635 $3,449 $— $23,305 $1,642 $— $24,947 
Apparel4,639 3,053 1,896 1,365 — 10,953 89 — 11,042 
Equipment516 402 148 214 — 1,280 25 — 1,305 
Other— — — — 30 30 90 (11)109 
TOTAL REVENUES$14,484 $9,347 $6,679 $5,028 $30 $35,568 $1,846 $(11)$37,403 
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers$9,371 $6,574 $3,803 $3,408 $— $23,156 $1,154 $— $24,310 
Sales through Direct to Consumer5,113 2,773 2,876 1,620 — 12,382 602 — 12,984 
Other— — — — 30 30 90 (11)109 
TOTAL REVENUES$14,484 $9,347 $6,679 $5,028 $30 $35,568 $1,846 $(11)$37,403 
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH AMERICAEUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICAGREATER CHINAASIA PACIFIC & LATIN AMERICAGLOBAL BRAND DIVISIONSTOTAL NIKE BRANDCONVERSECORPORATETOTAL NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear$10,045 $6,293 $4,262 $3,622 $— $24,222 $1,658 $— $25,880 
Apparel5,260 3,087 1,808 1,395 — 11,550 118 — 11,668 
Equipment597 432 138 237 — 1,404 24 — 1,428 
Other— — — — 42 42 106 (7)141 
TOTAL REVENUES$15,902 $9,812 $6,208 $5,254 $42 $37,218 $1,906 $(7)$39,117 
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers$10,875 $7,076 $3,726 $3,746 $— $25,423 $1,247 $— $26,670 
Sales through Direct to Consumer5,027 2,736 2,482 1,508 — 11,753 553 — 12,306 
Other— — — — 42 42 106 (7)141 
TOTAL REVENUES$15,902 $9,812 $6,208 $5,254 $42 $37,218 $1,906 $(7)$39,117 
For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment. Converse Other revenues were primarily attributable to licensing businesses. Corporate revenues primarily consisted of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse but managed through the Company's central foreign exchange risk management program.
As of May 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company did not have any contract assets and had an immaterial amount of contract liabilities recorded in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
As of May 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company's sales-related reserve balance, which includes returns, post-invoice sales discounts and miscellaneous claims, was $1,077 million and $1,178 million, respectively, recorded in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The estimated cost of inventory for expected product returns was $269 million and $313 million as of May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and was recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
MAJOR CUSTOMERS
No customer accounted for 10% or more of the Company's consolidated net Revenues during the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
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Operating Segments and Related Information
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Operating Segments and Related Information
NOTE 17 — OPERATING SEGMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION
The Company's operating segments are evidence of the structure of the Company's internal organization. The NIKE Brand segments are defined by geographic regions for operations participating in NIKE Brand sales activity.
Each NIKE Brand geographic segment operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel and equipment. The Company's reportable operating segments for the NIKE Brand are: North America; Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA); Greater China; and Asia Pacific & Latin America (APLA), and include results for the NIKE and Jordan brands, results for the Hurley brand, prior to its divestiture in fiscal 2020, were included in North America. Refer to Note 20 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for information regarding the fiscal 2020 divestiture of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Hurley, and the planned transition of NIKE Brand businesses in certain countries within APLA to third-party distributors.
The Company's NIKE Direct operations are managed within each NIKE Brand geographic operating segment. Converse is also a reportable segment for the Company and operates in one industry: the design, marketing, licensing and selling of athletic lifestyle sneakers, apparel and accessories.
Global Brand Divisions is included within the NIKE Brand for presentation purposes to align with the way management views the Company. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a
geographic operating segment. Global Brand Divisions costs represent demand creation and operating overhead expense that include product creation and design expenses centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE Direct global digital operations and enterprise technology.
Corporate consists primarily of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with centrally managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to the Company's headquarters; unallocated insurance, benefit and compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency gains and losses, including certain hedge gains and losses. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2020, Corporate included a non-recurring impairment charge, recognized as a result of the Company's decision to transition certain NIKE Brand businesses within APLA to a third-party distributor. This charge primarily reflected the anticipated release of associated non-cash cumulative foreign currency translation losses. For more information regarding this charge, refer to Note 20 — Acquisitions and Divestitures.
The primary financial measure used by the Company to evaluate performance of individual operating segments is earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), which represents Net income before Interest expense (income), net and Income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
As part of the Company's centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program, standard foreign currency rates are assigned twice per year to each NIKE Brand entity in the Company's geographic operating segments and to Converse. These rates are set approximately nine and twelve months in advance of the future selling seasons to which they relate (specifically, for each currency, one standard rate applies to the fall and holiday selling seasons, and one standard rate applies to the spring and summer selling seasons) based on average market spot rates in the calendar month preceding the date they are established. Inventories and Cost of sales for geographic operating segments and Converse reflect the use of these standard rates to record non-functional currency product purchases in the entity's functional currency. Differences between assigned standard foreign currency rates and actual market rates are included in Corporate, together with foreign currency hedge gains and losses generated from the Company's centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program and other conversion gains and losses.
Accounts receivable, net, Inventories and Property, plant and equipment, net for operating segments are regularly reviewed by management and are therefore provided below.
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
202120202019
REVENUES
North America$17,179 $14,484 $15,902 
Europe, Middle East & Africa11,456 9,347 9,812 
Greater China8,290 6,679 6,208 
Asia Pacific & Latin America5,343 5,028 5,254 
Global Brand Divisions25 30 42 
Total NIKE Brand42,293 35,568 37,218 
Converse2,205 1,846 1,906 
Corporate40 (11)(7)
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES$44,538 $37,403 $39,117 
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES
North America$5,089 $2,899 $3,925 
Europe, Middle East & Africa2,435 1,541 1,995 
Greater China3,243 2,490 2,376 
Asia Pacific & Latin America1,530 1,184 1,323 
Global Brand Divisions(3,656)(3,468)(3,262)
Converse543 297 303 
Corporate(2,261)(1,967)(1,810)
Interest expense (income), net262 89 49 
TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES$6,661 $2,887 $4,801 
ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
North America$98 $110 $117 
Europe, Middle East & Africa153 139 233 
Greater China94 28 49 
Asia Pacific & Latin America54 41 47 
Global Brand Divisions278 438 278 
Total NIKE Brand677 756 724 
Converse12 18 
Corporate107 356 333 
TOTAL ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT$791 $1,124 $1,075 
DEPRECIATION
North America$130 $148 $149 
Europe, Middle East & Africa136 132 111 
Greater China46 44 50 
Asia Pacific & Latin America43 46 53 
Global Brand Divisions222 214 195 
Total NIKE Brand577 584 558 
Converse26 25 31 
Corporate141 112 116 
TOTAL DEPRECIATION$744 $721 $705 
AS OF MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
North America$1,777 $1,020 
Europe, Middle East & Africa1,349 712 
Greater China288 321 
Asia Pacific & Latin America(1)
643 425 
Global Brand Divisions128 65 
Total NIKE Brand4,185 2,543 
Converse225 149 
Corporate53 57 
TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET$4,463 $2,749 
INVENTORIES
North America$2,851 $3,077 
Europe, Middle East & Africa1,821 2,070 
Greater China1,247 882 
Asia Pacific & Latin America(1)
667 770 
Global Brand Divisions153 137 
Total NIKE Brand6,739 6,936 
Converse290 341 
Corporate(175)90 
TOTAL INVENTORIES$6,854 $7,367 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
North America$617 $645 
Europe, Middle East & Africa982 885 
Greater China288 214 
Asia Pacific & Latin America(1)
304 296 
Global Brand Divisions780 830 
Total NIKE Brand2,971 2,870 
Converse63 80 
Corporate1,870 1,916 
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET$4,904 $4,866 
(1)Excludes assets held-for-sale as of May 31, 2021. See Note 20 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.
REVENUES AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA
After allocation of revenues for Global Brand Divisions, Converse and Corporate to geographical areas based on the location where the sales originated, revenues by geographical area are essentially the same as reported above for the NIKE Brand operating segments with the exception of the United States. Revenues derived in the United States were $17,363 million, $14,625 million and $16,091 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The Company's largest concentrations of long-lived assets primarily consist of the Company's corporate headquarters, retail locations and distribution facilities in the United States and China, as well as distribution facilities in Belgium. Long-lived assets attributable to operations in these countries, which primarily consists of property, plant and equipment, net and operating lease ROU assets, net, were as follows:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
United States$4,927 $5,114 
Belgium676 606 
China518 457 
v3.21.2
Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies
NOTE 18 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As of May 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had bank guarantees and letters of credit outstanding totaling $275 million and $239 million, respectively, issued primarily for real estate agreements, self-insurance programs and other general business obligations.
In connection with various contracts and agreements, the Company provides routine indemnification relating to the enforceability of intellectual property rights, coverage for legal issues that arise and other items where the Company is acting as the guarantor. Currently, the Company has several such agreements in place. However, based on the Company's historical experience and the estimated probability of future loss, the Company has determined the fair value of such indemnification is not material to the Company's financial position or results of operations.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings involving contractual and employment relationships, product liability claims, trademark rights and a variety of other matters. While the Company cannot predict the outcome of its pending legal matters with certainty, the Company does not believe any currently identified claim, proceeding or litigation, either individually or in aggregate, will have a material impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
v3.21.2
Leases
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases
NOTE 19 — LEASES
Lease expense is recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense within the Consolidated Statements of Income, based on the underlying nature of the leased asset. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021, lease expense primarily consisted of operating lease costs of $589 million, along with $347 million primarily related to variable lease costs, which includes an immaterial amount of short-term lease costs. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2020, lease expense primarily consisted of operating lease costs of $569 million, along with $337 million primarily related to variable lease costs, which includes an immaterial amount of short-term lease costs. Prior to the adoption of Topic 842, and in accordance with ASC Topic 840 - Leases, rent expense, excluding executory costs, was $829 million for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2019. As of and for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, finance leases were not a material component of the Company's lease portfolio.
The undiscounted cash flows for future maturities of the Company’s operating lease liabilities and the reconciliation to the Operating lease liabilities recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
AS OF MAY 31, 2021(1)
Fiscal 2022$534 
Fiscal 2023530 
Fiscal 2024490 
Fiscal 2025437 
Fiscal 2026357 
Thereafter1,397 
Total undiscounted future cash flows related to lease payments$3,745 
Less: Interest 347 
Present value of lease liabilities$3,398 
(1)Excludes $78 million as of May 31, 2021, of future operating lease payments for lease agreements signed but not yet commenced.
The following table includes supplemental information used to calculate the present value of Operating lease liabilities:
AS OF MAY 31,
20212020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)8.38.7
Weighted-average discount rate2.3 %2.4 %
The following table includes supplemental cash and non-cash information related to operating leases:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$583 $532 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$489 $705 
(1)
(1)Excludes the amount initially capitalized in conjunction with the adoption of Topic 842.
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Acquisitions and Divestitures
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisitions and Divestitures
NOTE 20 — ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
ACQUISITIONS
During fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, the Company made multiple acquisitions focused on gaining new capabilities to fuel its Consumer Direct Offense strategy, serving consumers personally at a global scale. The impact of acquisitions, individually and in aggregate, was not considered material to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
DIVESTITURES
During fiscal 2020, as a result of the Company's decision to transition its wholesale and direct to consumer operating model in certain countries within its APLA operating segment, the Company signed definitive agreements to sell its NIKE Brand businesses in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay to third-party distributors. Specifically, NIKE entered into agreements to sell its operations in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay to Grupo Axo and to sell substantially all of its operations in Brazil to Grupo SBF S.A., through its wholly-owned subsidiary. The Company has maintained a small operation in Brazil focused on certain sports marketing assets, local manufacturing and Converse.
As a result of this decision, beginning in fiscal 2020, the related assets and liabilities of these entities were classified as held-for-sale within Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Accrued liabilities, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
BRAZIL
During fiscal 2021, the transaction with Grupo SBF S.A. closed, and the Company recognized a loss of approximately $50 million within Other (income) expense, net classified within Corporate, on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Cash proceeds received were reflected within Other investing activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
As of May 31, 2020, held-for-sale assets and liabilities consisted of the following:
Held-for-sale assets of $272 million, primarily consisting of $142 million of Inventories and $101 million of Accounts receivable, net; and
Held-for-sale liabilities of $91 million, primarily consisting of $51 million of Accrued liabilities.
ARGENTINA, CHILE AND URUGUAY
During fiscal 2021, the Company and Grupo Axo mutually agreed to terminate the sale and purchase agreement for the transition of NIKE’s businesses in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay to a distributor partnership. However, as the Company remains committed to selling its legal entities in all three countries and granting distribution rights to third-party distributors, the assets and liabilities of the entities have remained classified as held-for-sale on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
As of May 31, 2021, held-for-sale assets and liabilities consisted of the following:
Held-for-sale assets of $175 million, primarily consisting of $76 million of Inventories and $59 million of Accounts receivable, net; and
Held-for-sale liabilities of $72 million, primarily consisting of $25 million of Accounts payable and $22 million of Accrued liabilities.
As of May 31, 2020, held-for-sale assets and liabilities consisted of the following:
Held-for-sale assets of $234 million, primarily consisting of $122 million of Inventories and $50 million of Prepaid expenses and other current assets; and
Held-for-sale liabilities of $55 million, primarily consisting of $34 million of Accrued liabilities.
The Company has recognized total expected net losses of $358 million as of May 31, 2021, related to the Argentina, Chile and Uruguay transaction within Other (income) expense, net, classified within Corporate, and a corresponding allowance within Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The initial expected loss of $405 million recognized in fiscal 2020 and subsequently adjusted for changes in fair value is largely due to the anticipated release of the cumulative net foreign currency translation losses. These losses will be reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to Net income upon sale of the legal entities. For more information see Note 6 — Fair Value Measurements.
OTHER DIVESTITURES
On October 29, 2019, the Company signed a definitive agreement to sell the assets and liabilities of its wholly-owned subsidiary brand, Hurley. The transaction closed on December 6, 2019, and the impacts of the divestiture were not considered material to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
v3.21.2
Restructuring
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring
NOTE 21 — RESTRUCTURING
During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company announced a new digitally empowered phase of its Consumer Direct Offense strategy: Consumer Direct Acceleration. As a result, management announced a series of leadership and operating model changes to streamline and speed up strategic execution for the Company. These changes resulted in a net reduction of the Company's global workforce, and during fiscal 2021, the Company incurred pre-tax charges of $294 million, which relate to employee termination costs and, to a lesser extent, stock-based compensation expense. This amount reflects the continued evaluation and variability of the Company's original estimate of employee termination costs and required changes in assumptions used to calculate stock-based compensation expense. The related cash expenditures primarily took place throughout fiscal 2021, and all related actions are substantially complete.
As of May 31, 2021, the Company recognized employee termination costs of $214 million and $35 million within Operating overhead expense and Cost of sales, respectively, on the Consolidated Statements of Income. These costs were classified within Corporate.
The activity was recognized within Accrued liabilities as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
Balance at May 31, 2020$— 
Employee termination costs249 
Cash payments(212)
Foreign currency translation and other
Balance at May 31, 2021$38 
Additionally, the related stock-based compensation expense recorded within Operating overhead expense and Costs of sales was $41 million and $4 million, respectively, for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021.
v3.21.2
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
SCHEDULE II - Valuation and Qualifying Aaccounts
SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(Dollars in millions)BALANCE AT
BEGINNING OF
PERIOD
CHARGED TO
 COSTS AND
 EXPENSES
CHARGED
 TO OTHER 

ACCOUNTS
(1)
WRITE-OFFS,
NET
BALANCE
AT END
OF PERIOD
Sales returns reserve
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2019(2)(3)
$734 $2,209 $(30)$(2,070)$843 
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2020(3)
843 2,227 (31)(2,357)682 
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021682 2,571 41 (2,699)595 
(1)Amounts included in this column primarily relate to foreign currency translation.
(2)As a result of the adoption of ASC Topic 606 during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, an asset for the estimated cost of inventory for expected product returns is now recognized separately from the liability for sales returns reserves, which is presented above.
(3)During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, management identified misstatements related to the amounts disclosed within Charged to Costs and Expenses and Write-offs, net. Specifically, Charged to Costs and Expenses was understated by $286 million and $250 million for fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019, respectively, with a corresponding understatement of Write-offs, net. The Company assessed the materiality of these misstatements on prior period financial statements in accordance with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 99, Materiality, codified in ASC 250, Presentation of Financial Statements, and concluded these misstatements were not material to any prior period. As such, the Company has revised the amounts disclosed within Charged to Costs and Expenses and Write-offs, net for the fiscal years 2020 and 2019. These misstatements did not impact the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Consolidated Statements of Income, or Consolidated Statements of Cash Fl
v3.21.2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Consolidation
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of NIKE, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company" or "NIKE"). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
Revenue Recognition
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Beginning in fiscal 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The Company's revenue recognition policies under Topic 606 are described in the following paragraphs.
Revenue transactions associated with the sale of NIKE Brand footwear, apparel and equipment, as well as Converse products, comprise a single performance obligation, which consists of the sale of products to customers either through wholesale or direct to consumer channels. The Company satisfies the performance obligation and records revenues when transfer of control to the customer has occurred, based on the terms of sale. A customer is considered to have control once they are able to direct the use and receive substantially all of the benefits of the product.
Control is transferred to wholesale customers upon shipment or upon receipt depending on the country of the sale and the agreement with the customer. Control transfers to retail store customers at the time of sale and to substantially all digital commerce customers upon shipment. The transaction price is determined based upon the invoiced sales price, less anticipated sales returns, discounts and miscellaneous claims from customers. Payment terms for wholesale transactions depend on the country of sale or agreement with the customer and payment is generally required within 90 days or less of shipment to or receipt by the wholesale customer. Payment is due at the time of sale for retail store and digital commerce transactions.
Consideration for trademark licensing contracts is earned through sales-based or usage-based royalty arrangements, and the associated revenues are recognized over the license period.
Taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction, and are collected by the Company from a customer, are excluded from Revenues and Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in Cost of sales when the related revenues are recognized.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
Consideration promised in the Company's contracts with customers is variable due to anticipated reductions, such as sales returns, discounts and miscellaneous claims from customers. The Company estimates the most likely amount it will be entitled to receive and records an anticipated reduction against Revenues, with an offsetting increase to Accrued liabilities at the time revenues are recognized. The estimated cost of inventory for product returns is recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The provision for anticipated sales returns consists of both contractual return rights and discretionary authorized returns. Provisions for post-invoice sales discounts consist of both contractual programs and discretionary discounts that are expected to be granted at a later date.
Estimates of discretionary authorized returns, discounts and claims are based on (1) historical rates, (2) specific identification of outstanding returns not yet received from customers and outstanding discounts and claims and (3) estimated returns, discounts and claims expected but not yet finalized with customers. Actual returns, discounts and claims in any future period are inherently uncertain and thus may differ from estimates recorded. If actual or expected future returns, discounts or claims are significantly greater or lower than the reserves established, a reduction or increase to net Revenues is recorded in the period in which such determination is made.
Cost of Sales
COST OF SALES
Cost of sales consists primarily of inventory costs, as well as warehousing costs (including the cost of warehouse labor), third-party royalties, certain foreign currency hedge gains and losses and product design costs. Shipping and handling costs are expensed as incurred and included in Cost of sales.
Demand Creation Expense
DEMAND CREATION EXPENSE
Demand creation expense consists of advertising and promotion costs, including costs of endorsement contracts, complimentary products, television, digital and print advertising and media costs, brand events and retail brand presentation. Advertising production costs are expensed the first time an advertisement is run. Advertising media costs are expensed when the advertisement appears. Costs related to brand events are expensed when the event occurs. Costs related to retail brand presentation are expensed when the presentation is complete and delivered.
A significant amount of the Company's promotional expenses result from payments under endorsement contracts. In general, endorsement payments are expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. However, certain contracts contain elements that may be accounted for differently based upon the facts and circumstances of each individual contract. Prepayments made under contracts are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets or Deferred income taxes and other assets depending on the period to which the prepayment applies.
Certain contracts provide for contingent payments to endorsers based upon specific achievements in their sport (e.g., winning a championship). The Company records Demand creation expense for these amounts when the endorser achieves the specific goal.
Certain contracts provide for variable payments based upon endorsers maintaining a level of performance in their sport over an extended period of time (e.g., maintaining a specified ranking in a sport for a year). When the Company determines payments are probable, the amounts are reported in Demand creation expense ratably over the contract period based on the Company's best estimate of the endorser's performance. In these instances, to the extent actual payments to the endorser differ from the Company's estimate due to changes in the endorser's performance, adjustments to Demand creation expense may be recorded in a future period.
Certain contracts provide for royalty payments to endorsers based upon a predetermined percent of sales of particular products, which the Company records in Cost of sales as the related sales occur. For contracts containing minimum guaranteed royalty payments, the Company records the amount of any guaranteed payment in excess of that earned through sales of product within Demand creation expense.
Through cooperative advertising programs, the Company reimburses its wholesale customers for certain costs of advertising the Company's products. The Company records these costs in Demand creation expense at the point in time it is obligated to its customers for the costs. This obligation may arise prior to the related advertisement being run.
Operating Overhead Expense
OPERATING OVERHEAD EXPENSE
Operating overhead expense consists primarily of wage and benefit-related expenses, research and development costs, bad debt expense as well as other administrative expenses such as rent, depreciation and amortization, professional services, meetings and travel.
Cash and Equivalents
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
Cash and equivalents represent cash and short-term, highly liquid investments, that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates, including commercial paper, U.S. Treasury, U.S. Agency, money market funds, time deposits and corporate debt securities with maturities of 90 days or less at the date of purchase.
Short-Term Investments
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Short-term investments consist of highly liquid investments, including commercial paper, U.S. Treasury, U.S. Agency, time deposits and corporate debt securities with maturities over 90 days at the date of purchase. At May 31, 2021 and 2020, Short-term investments consisted of available-for-sale debt securities, which are recorded at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported, net of tax, in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), unless unrealized losses are determined to be unrecoverable. Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are determined by specific identification. The Company considers all available-for-sale debt securities, including those with maturity dates beyond 12 months, as available to support current operational liquidity needs and, therefore, classifies all securities with maturity dates beyond 90 days at the date of purchase as current assets within Short-term investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLEAccounts receivable, net consist primarily of amounts due from customers. The Company makes ongoing estimates relating to the collectability of its accounts receivable and maintains an allowance for expected losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. In addition to judgments about the creditworthiness of significant customers based on ongoing credit evaluations, the Company considers historical levels of credit losses, as well as macroeconomic and industry trends, such as the impacts of COVID–19, to determine the amount of the allowance. Accounts receivable with anticipated collection dates greater than 12 months from the balance sheet date and related allowances are considered non-current and recorded in Deferred income taxes and other assets.
Inventory Valuation
INVENTORY VALUATION
Inventories are stated at lower of cost and net realizable value, and valued on either an average or a specific identification cost basis. In some instances, the Company ships products directly from its suppliers to the customer, with the related inventory and cost of sales recognized on a specific identification basis. Inventory costs primarily consist of product cost from the Company's suppliers, as well as inbound freight, import duties, taxes, insurance, logistics and other handling fees.
Property, Plant and Equipment and Depreciation
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is determined on a straight-line basis for land improvements, buildings and leasehold improvements over 2 to 40 years and for machinery and equipment over 2 to 15 years.
Depreciation and amortization of assets used in manufacturing, warehousing and product distribution are recorded in Cost of sales. Depreciation and amortization of all other assets are recorded in Operating overhead expense.
Software Development Costs
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Expenditures for major software purchases and software developed for internal use are capitalized and amortized over a 2- to 12-year period on a straight-line basis. The Company's policy provides for the capitalization of external direct costs associated with developing or obtaining internal use computer software. The Company also capitalizes certain payroll and payroll-related costs for employees who are directly associated with internal use computer software projects. The amount of capitalizable payroll costs with respect to these employees is limited to the time directly spent on such projects. Costs associated with preliminary project stage activities, training, maintenance and all other post-implementation stage activities are expensed as incurred.
Computer Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise Marketed Development costs of computer software to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed as an integral part of a product are subject to capitalization beginning when a product's technological feasibility has been established and ending when a product is available for general release to customers. In most instances, the Company's products are released soon after technological feasibility has been established; therefore, software development costs incurred subsequent to achievement of technological feasibility are usually not significant, and generally, most software development costs have been expensed as incurred.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company reviews the carrying value of long-lived assets or asset groups to be used in operations whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable. Factors that would necessitate an impairment assessment include a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, a significant adverse change in legal factors or the business climate that could affect the value of the asset or a significant decline in the observable market value of an asset, among others. If such facts indicate a potential impairment, the Company would assess the recoverability of an asset group by determining if the carrying value of the asset group exceeds the sum of the projected undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets over the remaining economic life of the primary asset in the asset group. If the recoverability test indicates that the carrying value of the asset group is not recoverable, the Company will estimate the fair value of the asset group using appropriate valuation methodologies, which would typically include an estimate of discounted cash flows. Any impairment would be measured as the difference between the asset group's carrying amount and its estimated fair value.
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
GOODWILL AND INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company performs annual impairment tests on goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or when events occur or circumstances change that would, more likely than not, reduce the fair value of a reporting unit or an intangible asset with an indefinite life below its carrying value. Events or changes in circumstances that may trigger interim impairment reviews include significant changes in business climate, operating results, planned investments in the reporting unit, planned divestitures or an expectation that the carrying amount may not be recoverable, among other factors.
For purposes of testing goodwill for impairment, the Company allocates goodwill across its reporting units, which are considered the Company's operating segments. The Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events and circumstances, the Company determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, an impairment test is unnecessary. If an impairment test is necessary, the Company will estimate the fair value of its related reporting units. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the goodwill of that reporting unit is determined to be impaired and the Company will proceed with recording an impairment charge equal to the excess of the carrying value over the related fair value.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets primarily consist of acquired trade names and trademarks. The Company may first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, after assessing the totality of events and circumstances, the Company determines it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is not impaired, no quantitative fair value measurement is necessary. If a quantitative fair value measurement calculation is required for these intangible assets, the Company primarily utilizes the relief-from-royalty method. This method assumes trade names and trademarks have value to the extent their owner is relieved of the obligation to pay royalties for the benefits received from them. This method requires the Company to estimate the future revenues for the related brands, the appropriate royalty rate and the weighted average cost of capital. If the carrying value of the indefinite-lived intangible exceeds its fair value, the asset is determined to be impaired, and the Company will proceed with recording an impairment charge equal to the excess of the carrying value over the related fair value.
Operating Leases
OPERATING LEASES
Beginning in fiscal 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). Periods prior to fiscal 2020 have not been restated and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company's historical accounting policies. The Company's lease recognition policies under Topic 842 are described in the following paragraphs.
The Company primarily leases retail store space, certain distribution and warehouse facilities, office space, equipment and other non-real estate assets. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception and begins recording lease activity at the commencement date, which is generally the date in which the Company takes possession of or controls the physical use of the asset. Lease components are not separated from nonlease components for real estate leases within the Company's lease portfolio. Right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term with lease expense recognized on a straight-line basis. The Company's incremental borrowing rate is used to determine the present value of future lease payments unless the implicit rate is readily determinable.
Lease agreements may contain rent escalation clauses, renewal or termination options, rent holidays or certain landlord incentives, including tenant improvement allowances. ROU assets include amounts for scheduled rent increases and are reduced by the amount of lease incentives. The lease term includes the non-cancelable period of the lease and options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise those options. The Company does not record leases with an initial term of 12 months or less on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and recognizes related lease payments in the Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Certain lease agreements include variable lease
payments, which are based on a percent of retail sales over specified levels or adjust periodically for inflation as a result of changes in a published index, primarily the Consumer Price Index, and are expensed as incurred.
Fair Value Measurements
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including derivatives, equity securities and available-for-sale debt securities. Fair value is the price the Company would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. The Company uses a three-level hierarchy established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used for the various valuation techniques (market approach, income approach and cost approach).
The levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs with little or no market data available, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the most conservative level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Pricing vendors are utilized for a majority of Level 1 and Level 2 investments. These vendors either provide a quoted market price in an active market or use observable inputs without applying significant adjustments in their pricing. Observable inputs include broker quotes, interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities and credit risks. The fair value of derivative contracts is determined using observable market inputs such as the daily market foreign currency rates, forward pricing curves, currency volatilities, currency correlations and interest rates and considers nonperformance risk of the Company and its counterparties.
The Company's fair value measurement process includes comparing fair values to another independent pricing vendor to ensure appropriate fair values are recorded.
Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Currency Transactions
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. Dollars are included in the foreign currency translation adjustment, a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in Total shareholders' equity.
The Company's global subsidiaries have various monetary assets and liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, which are denominated in currencies other than their functional currency. These balance sheet items are subject to remeasurement, the impact of which is recorded in Other (income) expense, net, within the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIESThe Company uses derivative financial instruments to reduce its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments are either recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (a component of Total shareholders' equity), Long-term debt or Net income depending on the nature of the underlying exposure, whether the derivative is formally designated as a hedge and, if designated, the extent to which the hedge is effective. The Company classifies the cash flows at settlement from derivatives in the same category as the cash flows from the related hedged items. For undesignated hedges and designated cash flow hedges, this is primarily within the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. For designated net investment hedges, this is within the Cash used by investing activities component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. For the Company's fair value hedges, which are interest rate swaps used to mitigate the change in fair value of its fixed-rate debt attributable to changes in interest rates, the related cash flows from periodic interest payments are reflected within the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Stock-Based Compensation
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation by estimating the fair value, net of estimated forfeitures, of equity awards and recognizing the related expense as Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, in the Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Substantially all awards vest ratably over four years of continued employment, with stock options expiring 10 years from the date of grant. The fair value of options, stock appreciation rights and employees' purchase rights under the employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs) is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units is established by the market price on the date of grant.
From time to time, the Company's Board of Directors authorizes share repurchase programs for the repurchase of Class B Common Stock. The value of repurchased shares is deducted from Total shareholders' equity through allocation to Capital in excess of stated value and Retained earnings.
Income Taxes
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. This approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount management believes is more likely than not to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on future taxable earnings and is therefore uncertain. At least quarterly, the Company assesses taxable income in prior carryback periods, the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and available tax planning strategies. The Company uses forecasts of taxable income and considers foreign tax credit utilization in making this assessment of realization, which are inherently uncertain and can result in significant variation between estimated and actual results. To the extent the Company believes that recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established against the net deferred tax asset, which increases the Company’s income tax expense in the period when such determination is made.
The Company recognizes a tax benefit from uncertain tax positions in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by relevant tax authorities. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in Income tax expense.
Earnings Per Share
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing Net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by adjusting weighted average outstanding shares, assuming conversion of all potentially dilutive stock options and awards.
Management Estimates
MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates, including estimates relating to assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Additionally, the extent to which the evolving COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company's financial statements will depend on a number of factors, including the magnitude and duration of the pandemic. There remains risk that COVID-19 could have a material, adverse impact on future revenue growth as well as overall profitability and may lead to higher than normal inventory levels in various markets, adverse impacts on the global supply chain, revised payment terms with certain wholesale customers, higher sales-related reserves, factory cancellation costs and a volatile effective tax rate driven by changes in the mix of earnings across the Company's jurisdictions.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory. The updated guidance requires companies to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. Income tax effects of intra-entity transfers of inventory will continue to be deferred until the inventory has been sold to a third party. The Company adopted the standard on June 1, 2018, using a modified retrospective approach, with the cumulative effect of applying the new standard recognized in Retained earnings at the date of adoption. The adoption resulted in reductions to Retained earnings, Deferred income taxes and other assets and Prepaid
expenses and other current assets of $507 million, $422 million and $45 million, respectively, and an increase in Deferred income taxes and other liabilities of $40 million on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Hedging Derivatives The Company records the assets and liabilities of its derivative financial instruments on a gross basis on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company's derivative financial instruments are subject to master netting arrangements that allow for the offset of assets and liabilities in the event of default or early termination of the contract. Any amounts of cash collateral received related to these instruments associated with the Company's credit-related contingent features are recorded in Cash and equivalents and Accrued liabilities, the latter of which would further offset against the Company's derivative asset balance. Any amounts of cash collateral posted related to these instruments associated with the Company's credit-related contingent features are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets, which would further offset against the Company's derivative liability balance. Cash collateral received or posted related to the Company's credit-related contingent features is presented in the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company does not recognize amounts of non-cash collateral received, such as securities, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
CASH FLOW HEDGES
All changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedge instruments are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until Net income is affected by the variability of cash flows of the hedged transaction. Effective hedge results are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the same manner as the underlying exposure. When it is no longer probable the forecasted hedged transaction will occur in the initially identified time period, hedge accounting is discontinued and the Company accounts for the associated derivative as an undesignated instrument as discussed below. Additionally, the gains and losses associated with derivatives no longer designated as cash flow hedge instruments in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are recognized immediately in Other (income) expense, net, if it is probable the forecasted hedged transaction will not occur by the end of the initially identified time period or within an additional two-month period thereafter. In rare circumstances, the additional period of time may exceed two months due to extenuating circumstances related to the nature of the forecasted transaction that are outside the control or influence of the Company.
The purpose of the Company's foreign exchange risk management program is to lessen both the positive and negative effects of currency fluctuations on the Company's consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. Foreign currency exposures the Company may elect to hedge in this manner include product costs, non-functional currency denominated revenues, intercompany revenues, demand creation expenses, investments in U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale debt securities and certain other intercompany transactions.
Product cost foreign currency exposures are primarily generated through non-functional currency denominated product purchases and the foreign currency adjustment program described below. NIKE entities primarily purchase product in two ways: (1) Certain NIKE entities purchase product from the NIKE Trading Company (NTC), a wholly-owned sourcing hub that buys NIKE branded products from third party factories, predominantly in U.S. Dollars. The NTC, whose functional currency is the U.S. Dollar, then sells the product to NIKE entities in their respective functional currencies. NTC sales to a NIKE entity with a different
functional currency result in a foreign currency exposure for the NTC. (2) Other NIKE entities purchase product directly from third party factories in U.S. Dollars. These purchases generate a foreign currency exposure for those NIKE entities with a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar.
The Company operates a foreign currency adjustment program with certain factories. The program is designed to more effectively manage foreign currency risk by assuming certain of the factories' foreign currency exposures, some of which are natural offsets to the Company's existing foreign currency exposures. Under this program, the Company's payments to these factories are adjusted for rate fluctuations in the basket of currencies (“factory currency exposure index”) in which the labor, materials and overhead costs incurred by the factories in the production of NIKE branded products (“factory input costs”) are denominated. For the portion of the indices denominated in the local or functional currency of the factory, the Company may elect to place formally designated cash flow hedges. For all currencies within the indices, excluding the U.S. Dollar and the local or functional currency of the factory, an embedded derivative contract is created upon the factory's acceptance of NIKE's purchase order. Embedded derivative contracts are separated from the related purchase order, as further described within the Embedded Derivatives section below.
The Company's policy permits the utilization of derivatives to reduce its foreign currency exposures where internal netting or other strategies cannot be effectively employed. Typically, the Company may enter into hedge contracts starting up to 12 to 24 months in advance of the forecasted transaction and may place incremental hedges up to 100% of the exposure by the time the forecasted transaction occurs.FAIR VALUE HEDGESThe Company has, in the past, been exposed to the risk of changes in the fair value of certain fixed-rate debt attributable to changes in interest rates. Derivatives used by the Company to hedge this risk are receive-fixed, pay-variable interest rate swaps. NET INVESTMENT HEDGESThe Company has, in the past, hedged and may, in the future, hedge the risk of variability in foreign currency-denominated net investments in wholly-owned international operations. All changes in fair value of the derivatives designated as net investment hedges are reported in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) along with the foreign currency translation adjustments on those investments.
Undesignated Derivative Instruments UNDESIGNATED DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTSThe Company may elect to enter into foreign exchange forwards to mitigate the change in fair value of specific assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and/or embedded derivative contracts. These undesignated instruments are recorded at fair value as a derivative asset or liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets with their corresponding change in fair value recognized in Other (income) expense, net, together with the remeasurement gain or loss from the hedged balance sheet position and/or embedded derivative contract.
Embedded Derivatives EMBEDDED DERIVATIVESAs part of the foreign currency adjustment program described above, an embedded derivative contract is created upon the factory's acceptance of NIKE's purchase order for currencies within the factory currency exposure indices that are neither the U.S. Dollar nor the local or functional currency of the factory. In addition, embedded derivative contracts are created when the Company enters into certain other contractual agreements which have payments that are indexed to currencies that are not the functional currency of either substantial party to the contracts. Embedded derivative contracts are treated as foreign currency forward contracts that are bifurcated from the related contract and recorded at fair value as a derivative asset or liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets with their corresponding change in fair value recognized in Other (income) expense, net, through the date the foreign currency fluctuations cease to exist.
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Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net included the following:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Land and improvements$363 $345 
Buildings3,365 2,442 
Machinery and equipment3,023 2,751 
Internal-use software1,391 1,483 
Leasehold improvements1,608 1,554 
Construction in process311 1,086 
Total property, plant and equipment, gross10,061 9,661 
Less accumulated depreciation5,157 4,795 
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET$4,904 $4,866 
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Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets The following table summarizes the Company's Identifiable intangible assets, net balances as of May 31, 2021 and 2020:
MAY 31,
20212020
(Dollars in millions)
GROSS CARRYING AMOUNTACCUMULATED AMORTIZATIONNET CARRYING AMOUNTGROSS CARRYING AMOUNTACCUMULATED AMORTIZATIONNET CARRYING AMOUNT
Indefinite-lived trademarks$246 $— $246 $246 $— $246 
Acquired trademarks and other50 27 23 47 19 28 
IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET$296 $27 $269 $293 $19 $274 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets The following table summarizes the Company's Identifiable intangible assets, net balances as of May 31, 2021 and 2020:
MAY 31,
20212020
(Dollars in millions)
GROSS CARRYING AMOUNTACCUMULATED AMORTIZATIONNET CARRYING AMOUNTGROSS CARRYING AMOUNTACCUMULATED AMORTIZATIONNET CARRYING AMOUNT
Indefinite-lived trademarks$246 $— $246 $246 $— $246 
Acquired trademarks and other50 27 23 47 19 28 
IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET$296 $27 $269 $293 $19 $274 
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Accrued Liabilities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities included the following:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Compensation and benefits, excluding taxes$1,472 $1,248 
Sales-related reserves 1,077 1,178 
Allowance for expected loss on sale(1)
358 405 
Other3,156 2,353 
TOTAL ACCRUED LIABILITIES$6,063 $5,184 
(1)Refer to Note 20 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.
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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
The following tables present information about the Company's financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 31, 2021 and 2020, and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value measurement. Refer to Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional detail regarding the Company's fair value measurement methodology.
MAY 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUECASH AND EQUIVALENTSSHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash$840 $840 $— 
Level 1:
U.S. Treasury securities2,892 — 2,892 
Level 2:
Commercial paper and bonds748 57 691 
Money market funds7,701 7,701 — 
Time deposits1,293 1,291 
U.S. Agency securities— 
Total Level 29,744 9,049 695 
TOTAL$13,476 $9,889 $3,587 
MAY 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUECASH AND EQUIVALENTSSHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash$596 $596 $— 
Level 1:
U.S. Treasury securities1,204 800 404 
Level 2:
Commercial paper and bonds32 — 32 
Money market funds5,973 5,973 — 
Time deposits981 979 
U.S. Agency securities— 
Total Level 26,987 6,952 35 
TOTAL$8,787 $8,348 $439 
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value
The following tables present information about the Company's derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value measurement:
MAY 31, 2021
DERIVATIVE ASSETSDERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
(Dollars in millions)ASSETS AT FAIR VALUEOTHER CURRENT ASSETSOTHER LONG-TERM ASSETSLIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUEACCRUED LIABILITIESOTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Level 2:
Foreign exchange forwards and options(1)
$92 $76 $16 $456 $415 $41 
Embedded derivatives— — — — 
TOTAL$92 $76 $16 $457 $416 $41 
(1)If the foreign exchange derivative instruments had been netted on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the asset and liability positions each would have been reduced by $93 million as of May 31, 2021. As of that date, the Company had posted $39 million of cash collateral to various counterparties related to foreign exchange derivative instruments. No amount of collateral was received on the Company's derivative asset balance as of May 31, 2021.
MAY 31, 2020
DERIVATIVE ASSETSDERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUEOTHER CURRENT ASSETSOTHER LONG-TERM ASSETSLIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUEACCRUED LIABILITIESOTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Level 2:
Foreign exchange forwards and options(1)
$94 $91 $$205 $188 $17 
Embedded derivatives— — 
TOTAL$95 $92 $3 $207 $190 $17 
(1)If the foreign exchange derivative instruments had been netted on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the asset and liability positions each would have been reduced by $76 million as of May 31, 2020. As of that date, no amount of cash collateral had been received or posted on the derivative asset and liability balances related to these foreign exchange derivative instruments.
The following tables present the fair values of derivative instruments included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
 DERIVATIVE ASSETS
BALANCE SHEET LOCATIONMAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsPrepaid expenses and other current assets$42 $43 
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsDeferred income taxes and other assets16 
Total derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments58 44 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsPrepaid expenses and other current assets34 48 
Embedded derivativesPrepaid expenses and other current assets— 
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsDeferred income taxes and other assets— 
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments34 51 
TOTAL DERIVATIVE ASSETS$92 $95 

 DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
BALANCE SHEET LOCATIONMAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsAccrued liabilities$385 $173 
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsDeferred income taxes and other liabilities41 17 
Total derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments426 190 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsAccrued liabilities30 15 
Embedded derivativesAccrued liabilities
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments31 17 
TOTAL DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES$457 $207 
v3.21.2
Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Short-term Debt
Notes payable as of May 31, 2021 and 2020, are summarized below:
MAY 31,
20212020
(Dollars in millions)
BORROWINGSINTEREST RATEBORROWINGSINTEREST RATE
Notes payable:
Commercial paper(1)
$— 0.00 %$248 1.65 %
U.S. operations— 0.00 %— 0.00 %
(2)
Non-U.S. operations17.80 %
(2)
— 0.00 %
TOTAL NOTES PAYABLE$2 $248 
(1)Commercial paper borrowings and repayments with original maturities greater than three months are included in Proceeds from borrowings, net of debt issuance costs and Repayment of borrowings, respectively, on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
(2)Weighted average interest rate includes non-interest bearing overdrafts.
v3.21.2
Long-Term Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Long-term debt, net of unamortized premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs, comprises the following: 
BOOK VALUE OUTSTANDING
AS OF MAY 31,
Scheduled Maturity (Dollars and Yen in millions)
ORIGINAL PRINCIPALINTEREST RATEINTEREST PAYMENTS20212020
Corporate Term Debt:(1)(2)
May 1, 2023$500 2.25 %Semi-Annually$499 $499 
March 27, 20251,000 2.40 %Semi-Annually995 994 
November 1, 20261,000 2.38 %Semi-Annually996 995 
March 27, 20271,000 2.75 %Semi-Annually995 994 
March 27, 20301,500 2.85 %Semi-Annually1,490 1,489 
March 27, 20401,000 3.25 %Semi-Annually986 985 
May 1, 2043500 3.63 %Semi-Annually496 495 
November 1, 20451,000 3.88 %Semi-Annually984 984 
November 1, 2046500 3.38 %Semi-Annually491 491 
March 27, 20501,500 3.38 %Semi-Annually1,481 1,480 
Japanese Yen Notes:(3)
August 20, 2001 through November 20, 2020
¥9,000 2.60 %Quarterly$— $
August 20, 2001 through November 20, 2020
4,000 2.00 %Quarterly— 
Total9,413 9,409 
Less current maturities— 
TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT$9,413 $9,406 
(1)These senior unsecured obligations rank equally with the Company's other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness.
(2)The bonds are redeemable at the Company's option at a price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes to be redeemed or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments, plus in each case, accrued and unpaid interest. However, the bonds also feature a par call provision, which allows for the bonds to be redeemed at a price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest on or after the Par Call Date, as defined in the respective notes.
(3)NIKE Logistics YK assumed a total of ¥13.0 billion in loans as part of its agreement to purchase a distribution center in Japan, which serves as collateral for the loans. These loans matured in equal quarterly installments during the period August 20, 2001 through November 20, 2020.
v3.21.2
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign
Income before income taxes is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
202120202019
Income before income taxes:
United States$5,723 $2,954 $593 
Foreign938 (67)4,208 
TOTAL INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES$6,661 $2,887 $4,801 
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
The provision for income taxes is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
202120202019
Current:
United States
Federal$328 $(109)$74 
State134 81 56 
Foreign857 756 608 
Total Current1,319 728 738 
Deferred:
United States
Federal(371)(231)(33)
State(34)(47)(9)
Foreign20 (102)76 
Total Deferred(385)(380)34 
TOTAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE$934 $348 $772 
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
A reconciliation from the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rate is as follows:
 YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
202120202019
Federal income tax rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State taxes, net of federal benefit1.3 %0.8 %1.0 %
Foreign earnings0.2 %5.9 %-1.1 %
Foreign-derived intangible income benefit-3.7 %-8.1 %— %
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation-4.5 %-7.2 %-3.6 %
Income tax audits and contingency reserves1.5 %-1.4 %1.3 %
U.S. research and development tax credit-0.9 %-1.8 %-1.0 %
Other, net-0.9 %2.9 %-1.5 %
EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE14.0 %12.1 %16.1 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Deferred tax assets and liabilities comprise the following as of: 
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Deferred tax assets:
Inventories(1)
$78 $84 
Sales return reserves(1)
100 115 
Deferred compensation(1)
350 295 
Stock-based compensation175 168 
Reserves and accrued liabilities(1)
96 120 
Operating lease liabilities499 491 
Intangibles187 — 
Capitalized research and development expenditures 349 189 
Net operating loss carry-forwards(1)
15 21 
Other(1)
178 127 
Total deferred tax assets2,027 1,610 
Valuation allowance(1)
(12)(26)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance2,015 1,584 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Foreign withholding tax on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries(182)(165)
Property, plant and equipment(1)
(255)(232)
Right-of-use assets(431)(423)
Other(1)
(14)(32)
Total deferred tax liabilities(882)(852)
NET DEFERRED TAX ASSET$1,133 $732 
(1)The above amounts exclude deferred taxes held-for-sale as of May 31, 2021 and 2020. See Note 20 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reconciliation
The following is a reconciliation of the changes in the gross balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of:
 MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
202120202019
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of the period$771 $808 $698 
Gross increases related to prior period tax positions77 181 85 
Gross decreases related to prior period tax positions(22)(171)(32)
Gross increases related to current period tax positions59 50 81 
Settlements(5)(58)— 
Lapse of statute of limitations(6)(28)(35)
Changes due to currency translation22 (11)11 
UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS, END OF THE PERIOD$896 $771 $808 
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards
The Company has available domestic and foreign loss carry-forwards of $65 million as of May 31, 2021. If not utilized, such losses will expire as follows:
 YEAR ENDING MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20222023202420252026-2041INDEFINITETOTAL
Net operating losses$— $— $— $— $42 $23 $65 
v3.21.2
Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]  
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award
The following table summarizes the Company's total stock-based compensation expense recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable: 
 YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
202120202019
Stock options(1)
$323 $237 $207 
ESPPs63 53 40 
Restricted stock(1)
225 139 78 
TOTAL STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE$611 $429 $325 
(1)Expense for stock options includes the expense associated with stock appreciation rights. Accelerated stock option expense is primarily recorded for employees meeting certain retirement eligibility requirements and was $67 million, $53 million and $41 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. During fiscal 2021, an immaterial amount of accelerated stock option and restricted stock expense was also recorded for certain employees impacted by the Company's organizational realignment. For more information, see Note 21 — Restructuring.
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions The weighted average assumptions used to estimate these fair values were as follows:
 YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
202120202019
Dividend yield0.9 %1.0 %1.0 %
Expected volatility27.3 %23.0 %26.6 %
Weighted average expected life (in years)6.06.06.0
Risk-free interest rate0.4 %1.5 %2.8 %
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity
The following summarizes the stock option transactions under the plan discussed above: 
SHARES(1)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE OPTION PRICE
(In millions)
Options outstanding as of May 31, 202088.1 $60.98 
Exercised(20.7)46.31 
Forfeited(3.8)95.87 
Granted14.7 112.65 
Options outstanding as of May 31, 202178.3 $72.88 
(1)Includes stock appreciation rights transactions.
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity
The following summarizes the restricted stock and restricted stock unit activity under the plan discussed above: 
SHARESWEIGHTED AVERAGE GRANT DATE
FAIR VALUE
(In millions)
Nonvested as of May 31, 20206.8 $79.84 
Vested(2.7)76.95
Forfeited(1.1)81.70
Granted3.6 113.84
Nonvested as of May 31, 20216.6 $99.70
v3.21.2
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
The following is a reconciliation from basic earnings per common share to diluted earnings per common share. The computations of diluted earnings per common share excluded restricted stock and options, including shares under ESPPs, to purchase an additional 11.3 million, 30.6 million and 17.5 million shares of common stock outstanding for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, because the awards were anti-dilutive.
 YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
202120202019
Net income available to common stockholders$5,727 $2,539 $4,029 
Determination of shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding1,573.0 1,558.8 1,579.7 
Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options and awards36.4 32.8 38.7 
DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING1,609.4 1,591.6 1,618.4 
Earnings per common share:
Basic$3.64 $1.63 $2.55 
Diluted$3.56 $1.60 $2.49 
v3.21.2
Risk Management and Derivatives (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value
The following tables present information about the Company's derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value measurement:
MAY 31, 2021
DERIVATIVE ASSETSDERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
(Dollars in millions)ASSETS AT FAIR VALUEOTHER CURRENT ASSETSOTHER LONG-TERM ASSETSLIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUEACCRUED LIABILITIESOTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Level 2:
Foreign exchange forwards and options(1)
$92 $76 $16 $456 $415 $41 
Embedded derivatives— — — — 
TOTAL$92 $76 $16 $457 $416 $41 
(1)If the foreign exchange derivative instruments had been netted on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the asset and liability positions each would have been reduced by $93 million as of May 31, 2021. As of that date, the Company had posted $39 million of cash collateral to various counterparties related to foreign exchange derivative instruments. No amount of collateral was received on the Company's derivative asset balance as of May 31, 2021.
MAY 31, 2020
DERIVATIVE ASSETSDERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUEOTHER CURRENT ASSETSOTHER LONG-TERM ASSETSLIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUEACCRUED LIABILITIESOTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Level 2:
Foreign exchange forwards and options(1)
$94 $91 $$205 $188 $17 
Embedded derivatives— — 
TOTAL$95 $92 $3 $207 $190 $17 
(1)If the foreign exchange derivative instruments had been netted on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the asset and liability positions each would have been reduced by $76 million as of May 31, 2020. As of that date, no amount of cash collateral had been received or posted on the derivative asset and liability balances related to these foreign exchange derivative instruments.
The following tables present the fair values of derivative instruments included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
 DERIVATIVE ASSETS
BALANCE SHEET LOCATIONMAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsPrepaid expenses and other current assets$42 $43 
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsDeferred income taxes and other assets16 
Total derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments58 44 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsPrepaid expenses and other current assets34 48 
Embedded derivativesPrepaid expenses and other current assets— 
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsDeferred income taxes and other assets— 
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments34 51 
TOTAL DERIVATIVE ASSETS$92 $95 

 DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
BALANCE SHEET LOCATIONMAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsAccrued liabilities$385 $173 
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsDeferred income taxes and other liabilities41 17 
Total derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments426 190 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and optionsAccrued liabilities30 15 
Embedded derivativesAccrued liabilities
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments31 17 
TOTAL DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES$457 $207 
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) In Statement of Income
The following table presents the amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Income in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded and the effects of cash flow hedge activity on these line items for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
202120202019
(Dollars in millions)
TOTALAMOUNT OF
GAIN (LOSS)
ON CASH FLOW
HEDGE ACTIVITY
TOTALAMOUNT OF
GAIN (LOSS)
ON CASH FLOW
HEDGE ACTIVITY
TOTALAMOUNT OF
GAIN (LOSS)
ON CASH FLOW
HEDGE ACTIVITY
Revenues$44,538 $45 $37,403 $(17)$39,117 $(5)
Cost of sales24,576 51 21,162 364 21,643 53 
Demand creation expense3,114 3,592 (2)3,753 — 
Other (income) expense, net14 (47)139 181 (78)35 
Interest expense (income), net262 (7)89 (7)49 (7)
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance
The following tables present the amounts affecting the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:

(Dollars in millions)
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECOGNIZED IN OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES
(1)
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME
(1)
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) INTO INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
202120202019202120202019
Derivatives designated as
cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
$(61)$28 $14 Revenues$45 $(17)$(5)
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
(563)283 405 Cost of sales51 364 53 
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
Demand creation expense(2)— 
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
(163)90 156 Other (income) expense, net(47)181 35 
Interest rate swaps(2)
— — — Interest expense (income), net(7)(7)(7)
Total designated cash
flow hedges
$(782)$402 $577 $45 $519 $76 
(1)For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, the amounts recorded in Other (income) expense, net as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges because the forecasted transactions were no longer probable of occurring were immaterial.
(2)Gains and losses associated with terminated interest rate swaps, which were previously designated as cash flow hedges and recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), will be released through Interest expense (income), net over the term of the issued debt.
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECOGNIZED
IN INCOME ON DERIVATIVES
LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECOGNIZED IN INCOME

ON DERIVATIVES
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
202120202019
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options$(150)$76 $166 Other (income) expense, net
Embedded derivatives(17)(1)Other (income) expense, net
v3.21.2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT(1)
CASH FLOW HEDGES
NET INVESTMENT HEDGES(1)
OTHERTOTAL
Balance at May 31, 2020$(494)$390 $115 $(67)$(56)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications(2)
499 (788)— (8)(297)
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses(3)
(3)(37)— 13 (27)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)496 (825)— (324)
Balance at May 31, 2021$2 $(435)$115 $(62)$(380)
(1)The accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment and net investment hedge gains/losses related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary are reclassified to Net income upon sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the respective entity.
(2)Net of tax benefit (expense) of $0 million, $(6) million, $0 million, $(1) million and $(7) million, respectively.
(3)Net of tax (benefit) expense of $0 million, $8 million, $0 million, $0 million and $8 million, respectively.
(Dollars in millions)
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT(1)
CASH FLOW HEDGES
NET INVESTMENT HEDGES(1)
OTHERTOTAL
Balance at May 31, 2019$(346)$520 $115 $(58)$231 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications(2)
(149)387 — (8)230 
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses(3)
(517)— (1)(517)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(148)(130)— (9)(287)
Balance at May 31, 2020$(494)$390 $115 $(67)$(56)
(1)The accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment and net investment hedge gains/losses related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary are reclassified to Net income upon sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the respective entity.
(2)Net of tax benefit (expense) of $0 million, $(15) million, $0 million, $1 million and $(14) million, respectively.
(3)Net of tax (benefit) expense of $0 million, $2 million, $0 million, $0 million and $2 million, respectively.
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following table summarizes the reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the Consolidated Statements of Income:
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) INTO INCOME
LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) INTO INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Gains (losses) on foreign currency translation adjustment$$(1)Other (income) expense, net
Total before tax(1)
Tax (expense) benefit— — 
Gain (loss) net of tax3 (1)
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange forwards and options$45 (17)Revenues
Foreign exchange forwards and options51 364 Cost of sales
Foreign exchange forwards and options(2)Demand creation expense
Foreign exchange forwards and options(47)181 Other (income) expense, net
Interest rate swaps(7)(7)Interest expense (income), net
Total before tax45 519 
Tax (expense) benefit(8)(2)
Gain (loss) net of tax37 517 
Gains (losses) on other(13)Other (income) expense, net
Total before tax(13)
Tax (expense) benefit— — 
Gain (loss) net of tax(13)1 
Total net gain (loss) reclassified for the period$27 $517 
v3.21.2
Revenues (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following tables present the Company's Revenues disaggregated by reportable operating segment, major product line and distribution channel:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH AMERICAEUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICAGREATER CHINA
ASIA PACIFIC & LATIN AMERICA(1)
GLOBAL BRAND DIVISIONSTOTAL NIKE BRANDCONVERSECORPORATETOTAL NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear$11,644 $6,970 $5,748 $3,659 $— $28,021 $1,986 $— $30,007 
Apparel5,028 3,996 2,347 1,494 — 12,865 104 — 12,969 
Equipment507 490 195 190 — 1,382 29 — 1,411 
Other— — — — 25 25 86 40 151 
TOTAL REVENUES$17,179 $11,456 $8,290 $5,343 $25 $42,293 $2,205 $40 $44,538 
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers$10,186 $7,812 $4,513 $3,387 $— $25,898 $1,353 $— $27,251 
Sales through Direct to Consumer6,993 3,644 3,777 1,956 — 16,370 766 — 17,136 
Other— — — — 25 25 86 40 151 
TOTAL REVENUES$17,179 $11,456 $8,290 $5,343 $25 $42,293 $2,205 $40 $44,538 
(1)Refer to Note 20 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information on the transition of the Company's NIKE Brand business in Brazil to a third-party distributor.
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH AMERICAEUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICAGREATER CHINAASIA PACIFIC & LATIN AMERICAGLOBAL BRAND DIVISIONSTOTAL NIKE BRANDCONVERSECORPORATETOTAL NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear$9,329 $5,892 $4,635 $3,449 $— $23,305 $1,642 $— $24,947 
Apparel4,639 3,053 1,896 1,365 — 10,953 89 — 11,042 
Equipment516 402 148 214 — 1,280 25 — 1,305 
Other— — — — 30 30 90 (11)109 
TOTAL REVENUES$14,484 $9,347 $6,679 $5,028 $30 $35,568 $1,846 $(11)$37,403 
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers$9,371 $6,574 $3,803 $3,408 $— $23,156 $1,154 $— $24,310 
Sales through Direct to Consumer5,113 2,773 2,876 1,620 — 12,382 602 — 12,984 
Other— — — — 30 30 90 (11)109 
TOTAL REVENUES$14,484 $9,347 $6,679 $5,028 $30 $35,568 $1,846 $(11)$37,403 
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH AMERICAEUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICAGREATER CHINAASIA PACIFIC & LATIN AMERICAGLOBAL BRAND DIVISIONSTOTAL NIKE BRANDCONVERSECORPORATETOTAL NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear$10,045 $6,293 $4,262 $3,622 $— $24,222 $1,658 $— $25,880 
Apparel5,260 3,087 1,808 1,395 — 11,550 118 — 11,668 
Equipment597 432 138 237 — 1,404 24 — 1,428 
Other— — — — 42 42 106 (7)141 
TOTAL REVENUES$15,902 $9,812 $6,208 $5,254 $42 $37,218 $1,906 $(7)$39,117 
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers$10,875 $7,076 $3,726 $3,746 $— $25,423 $1,247 $— $26,670 
Sales through Direct to Consumer5,027 2,736 2,482 1,508 — 11,753 553 — 12,306 
Other— — — — 42 42 106 (7)141 
TOTAL REVENUES$15,902 $9,812 $6,208 $5,254 $42 $37,218 $1,906 $(7)$39,117 
v3.21.2
Operating Segments and Related Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment Accounts receivable, net, Inventories and Property, plant and equipment, net for operating segments are regularly reviewed by management and are therefore provided below.
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
202120202019
REVENUES
North America$17,179 $14,484 $15,902 
Europe, Middle East & Africa11,456 9,347 9,812 
Greater China8,290 6,679 6,208 
Asia Pacific & Latin America5,343 5,028 5,254 
Global Brand Divisions25 30 42 
Total NIKE Brand42,293 35,568 37,218 
Converse2,205 1,846 1,906 
Corporate40 (11)(7)
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES$44,538 $37,403 $39,117 
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES
North America$5,089 $2,899 $3,925 
Europe, Middle East & Africa2,435 1,541 1,995 
Greater China3,243 2,490 2,376 
Asia Pacific & Latin America1,530 1,184 1,323 
Global Brand Divisions(3,656)(3,468)(3,262)
Converse543 297 303 
Corporate(2,261)(1,967)(1,810)
Interest expense (income), net262 89 49 
TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES$6,661 $2,887 $4,801 
ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
North America$98 $110 $117 
Europe, Middle East & Africa153 139 233 
Greater China94 28 49 
Asia Pacific & Latin America54 41 47 
Global Brand Divisions278 438 278 
Total NIKE Brand677 756 724 
Converse12 18 
Corporate107 356 333 
TOTAL ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT$791 $1,124 $1,075 
DEPRECIATION
North America$130 $148 $149 
Europe, Middle East & Africa136 132 111 
Greater China46 44 50 
Asia Pacific & Latin America43 46 53 
Global Brand Divisions222 214 195 
Total NIKE Brand577 584 558 
Converse26 25 31 
Corporate141 112 116 
TOTAL DEPRECIATION$744 $721 $705 
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated
AS OF MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
North America$1,777 $1,020 
Europe, Middle East & Africa1,349 712 
Greater China288 321 
Asia Pacific & Latin America(1)
643 425 
Global Brand Divisions128 65 
Total NIKE Brand4,185 2,543 
Converse225 149 
Corporate53 57 
TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET$4,463 $2,749 
INVENTORIES
North America$2,851 $3,077 
Europe, Middle East & Africa1,821 2,070 
Greater China1,247 882 
Asia Pacific & Latin America(1)
667 770 
Global Brand Divisions153 137 
Total NIKE Brand6,739 6,936 
Converse290 341 
Corporate(175)90 
TOTAL INVENTORIES$6,854 $7,367 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
North America$617 $645 
Europe, Middle East & Africa982 885 
Greater China288 214 
Asia Pacific & Latin America(1)
304 296 
Global Brand Divisions780 830 
Total NIKE Brand2,971 2,870 
Converse63 80 
Corporate1,870 1,916 
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET$4,904 $4,866 
(1)Excludes assets held-for-sale as of May 31, 2021. See Note 20 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.
Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas The Company's largest concentrations of long-lived assets primarily consist of the Company's corporate headquarters, retail locations and distribution facilities in the United States and China, as well as distribution facilities in Belgium. Long-lived assets attributable to operations in these countries, which primarily consists of property, plant and equipment, net and operating lease ROU assets, net, were as follows:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
United States$4,927 $5,114 
Belgium676 606 
China518 457 
v3.21.2
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity
The undiscounted cash flows for future maturities of the Company’s operating lease liabilities and the reconciliation to the Operating lease liabilities recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
AS OF MAY 31, 2021(1)
Fiscal 2022$534 
Fiscal 2023530 
Fiscal 2024490 
Fiscal 2025437 
Fiscal 2026357 
Thereafter1,397 
Total undiscounted future cash flows related to lease payments$3,745 
Less: Interest 347 
Present value of lease liabilities$3,398 
(1)Excludes $78 million as of May 31, 2021, of future operating lease payments for lease agreements signed but not yet commenced.
Lease Term and Discount Rate
The following table includes supplemental information used to calculate the present value of Operating lease liabilities:
AS OF MAY 31,
20212020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)8.38.7
Weighted-average discount rate2.3 %2.4 %
Lease, Cost
The following table includes supplemental cash and non-cash information related to operating leases:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$583 $532 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$489 $705 
(1)
(1)Excludes the amount initially capitalized in conjunction with the adoption of Topic 842.
v3.21.2
Restructuring and Related Activities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Related Costs
The activity was recognized within Accrued liabilities as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
Balance at May 31, 2020$— 
Employee termination costs249 
Cash payments(212)
Foreign currency translation and other
Balance at May 31, 2021$38 
v3.21.2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Total advertising and promotion expenses $ 3,114 $ 3,592 $ 3,753
Prepaid advertising and promotion expenses 630 686  
Allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable $ 93 214  
Building | Minimum      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, minimum useful life (in years) 2 years    
Building | Maximum      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, minimum useful life (in years) 40 years    
Leasehold improvements | Minimum      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, minimum useful life (in years) 2 years    
Leasehold improvements | Maximum      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, minimum useful life (in years) 40 years    
Land Improvements | Minimum      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, minimum useful life (in years) 2 years    
Land Improvements | Maximum      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, minimum useful life (in years) 40 years    
Machinery and Equipment | Minimum      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, minimum useful life (in years) 2 years    
Machinery and Equipment | Maximum      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, minimum useful life (in years) 15 years    
Software and Software Development Costs | Minimum      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, minimum useful life (in years) 2 years    
Software and Software Development Costs | Maximum      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, minimum useful life (in years) 12 years    
Prepaid expenses and other current assets      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Prepaid advertising and promotion expenses $ 338 326  
Deferred income taxes and other assets      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Prepaid advertising and promotion expenses $ 292 $ 360  
v3.21.2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Recently Adopted Accounting Standards (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Jun. 01, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Retained earnings $ (3,179) $ 191  
Deferred income taxes and other assets (2,921) (2,326)  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,498) (1,653)  
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities $ 2,955 $ 2,684  
Accounting Standards Update 2016-16      
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Retained earnings     $ 507
Deferred income taxes and other assets     422
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     45
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities     $ 40
v3.21.2
Inventories - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Inventories $ 6,854 $ 7,367
v3.21.2
Property Plant and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment, gross $ 10,061 $ 9,661
Less accumulated depreciation 5,157 4,795
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET 4,904 4,866
Land and improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment, gross 363 345
Buildings    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment, gross 3,365 2,442
Machinery and equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment, gross 3,023 2,751
Internal-use software    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment, gross 1,391 1,483
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment, gross 1,608 1,554
Construction in process    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment, gross $ 311 $ 1,086
v3.21.2
Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($)
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]    
Indefinite-lived trademarks $ 246,000,000 $ 246,000,000
ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION 27,000,000 19,000,000
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount 296,000,000 293,000,000
Intangible assets, net carrying amount 269,000,000 274,000,000
Goodwill 242,000,000 223,000,000
Goodwill, impaired, accumulated impairment loss 0 0
Acquired trademarks and other    
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]    
GROSS CARRYING AMOUNT 50,000,000 47,000,000
ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION 27,000,000 19,000,000
NET CARRYING AMOUNT $ 23,000,000 $ 28,000,000
v3.21.2
Accrued Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]    
Compensation and benefits, excluding taxes $ 1,472 $ 1,248
Sales-related reserves 1,077 1,178
Allowance for expected loss on sale 358 405
Other 3,156 2,353
TOTAL ACCRUED LIABILITIES $ 6,063 $ 5,184
v3.21.2
Fair Value Measurements - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Cash $ 840 $ 596
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE 13,476 8,787
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS 9,889 8,348
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 3,587 439
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | U.S. Treasury securities    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE 2,892 1,204
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS 0 800
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 2,892 404
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE 9,744 6,987
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS 9,049 6,952
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 695 35
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Commercial paper and bonds    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE 748 32
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS 57 0
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 691 32
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Money market funds    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE 7,701 5,973
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS 7,701 5,973
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Time deposits    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE 1,293 981
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS 1,291 979
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 2 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | U.S. Agency securities    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE 2 1
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS 0 0
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS $ 2 $ 1
v3.21.2
Fair Value Measurements - Derivative Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Cash and Cash Equivalents    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Fair value of collateral $ 0  
Foreign exchange forwards and options | Cash and Cash Equivalents    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Fair value of collateral 39 $ 0
Fair value of derivative liability collateral 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Reduction in derivative liabilities if netted 93 76
Reduction in derivative assets if netted 93 76
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE 92 95
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 76 92
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS 16 3
LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE 457 207
ACCRUED LIABILITIES 416 190
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 41 17
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign exchange forwards and options    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE 92 94
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 76 91
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS 16 3
LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE 456 205
ACCRUED LIABILITIES 415 188
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 41 17
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Embedded derivatives    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE 0 1
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 0 1
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS 0 0
LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE 1 2
ACCRUED LIABILITIES 1 2
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES $ 0 $ 0
v3.21.2
Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Short-term Investments      
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Available-for-sale securities with maturity dates within one year from purchase date $ 2,993    
Available-for-sale securities with maturity dates over one year and less than five years from purchase date 594    
Interest (income) expense, net      
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Interest income related to cash and equivalents and short-term investments $ 34 $ 62 $ 82
v3.21.2
Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines - Notes Payable to Banks (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
TOTAL NOTES PAYABLE $ 2 $ 248
Commercial paper    
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
TOTAL NOTES PAYABLE $ 0 $ 248
Notes payable - interest rate 0.00% 1.65%
Notes Payable    
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
TOTAL NOTES PAYABLE $ 2 $ 248
Notes Payable | UNITED STATES    
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
TOTAL NOTES PAYABLE $ 0 $ 0
Notes payable - interest rate 0.00% 0.00%
Notes Payable | Non-U.S. operations    
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
TOTAL NOTES PAYABLE $ 2 $ 0
Notes payable - interest rate 17.80% 0.00%
v3.21.2
Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
Mar. 15, 2021
Aug. 16, 2019
May 31, 2021
Feb. 28, 2021
May 31, 2020
Apr. 06, 2020
Aug. 28, 2015
Short-term Debt [Line Items]              
Notes payable     $ 2,000,000   $ 248,000,000    
Revolving Credit Facility              
Short-term Debt [Line Items]              
Borrowing capacity   $ 2,000,000,000         $ 2,000,000,000
Maximum borrowing capacity, additional amount   $ 3,000,000,000          
Line of credit facility extension period after maturity   1 year          
Revolving credit facility, fee   0.04%          
Line of Credit              
Short-term Debt [Line Items]              
Borrowing capacity $ 1,000,000,000         $ 2,000,000,000  
Basis spread on variable rate, above LIBOR 0.50%            
Revolving credit facility, fee 0.03%            
Extension term 364 days            
Extension term, period prior to termination 30 days            
Commercial paper              
Short-term Debt [Line Items]              
Borrowing capacity $ 3,000,000,000     $ 4,000,000,000      
Notes payable     0   248,000,000    
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Revolving Credit Facility              
Short-term Debt [Line Items]              
Basis spread on variable rate, above LIBOR   0.46%          
Option To Increase Upon Lender Approval | Line of Credit              
Short-term Debt [Line Items]              
Borrowing capacity $ 1,500,000,000            
Committed Credit Facility, Maturing April 5, 2021 | Line of Credit              
Short-term Debt [Line Items]              
Notes payable     $ 0   $ 0    
v3.21.2
Long-Term Debt - Net of Unamortized Premiums, Discounts and Debt Issuance Costs (Detail)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
USD ($)
May 31, 2021
JPY (¥)
May 31, 2020
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long Term Debt $ 9,413,000,000   $ 9,409,000,000
Less current maturities 0   3,000,000
TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT 9,413,000,000   9,406,000,000
Corporate Bond Payables | 2.25% Corporate bond, payable May 1, 2023      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt, original principal $ 500,000,000    
Long-term debt, interest rate 2.25% 2.25%  
Long-term debt, interest payment Semi-Annually    
Long Term Debt $ 499,000,000   499,000,000
Corporate Bond Payables | 2.40% Corporate bond, payable March 27, 2025      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt, original principal $ 1,000,000,000    
Long-term debt, interest rate 2.40% 2.40%  
Long-term debt, interest payment Semi-Annually    
Long Term Debt $ 995,000,000   994,000,000
Corporate Bond Payables | 2.38% Corporate bond, payable November 1, 2026      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt, original principal $ 1,000,000,000    
Long-term debt, interest rate 2.38% 2.38%  
Long-term debt, interest payment Semi-Annually    
Long Term Debt $ 996,000,000   995,000,000
Corporate Bond Payables | 2.75% Corporate bond, payable March 27, 2027      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt, original principal $ 1,000,000,000    
Long-term debt, interest rate 2.75% 2.75%  
Long-term debt, interest payment Semi-Annually    
Long Term Debt $ 995,000,000   994,000,000
Corporate Bond Payables | 2.85% Corporate bond, payable March 27, 2030      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt, original principal $ 1,500,000,000    
Long-term debt, interest rate 2.85% 2.85%  
Long-term debt, interest payment Semi-Annually    
Long Term Debt $ 1,490,000,000   1,489,000,000
Corporate Bond Payables | 3.25% Corporate bond, payable March 27, 2040      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt, original principal $ 1,000,000,000    
Long-term debt, interest rate 3.25% 3.25%  
Long-term debt, interest payment Semi-Annually    
Long Term Debt $ 986,000,000   985,000,000
Corporate Bond Payables | 3.63% Corporate bond, payable May 1, 2043      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt, original principal $ 500,000,000    
Long-term debt, interest rate 3.63% 3.63%  
Long-term debt, interest payment Semi-Annually    
Long Term Debt $ 496,000,000   495,000,000
Corporate Bond Payables | 3.88% Corporate bond, payable November 1, 2045      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt, original principal $ 1,000,000,000    
Long-term debt, interest rate 3.88% 3.88%  
Long-term debt, interest payment Semi-Annually    
Long Term Debt $ 984,000,000   984,000,000
Corporate Bond Payables | 3.38% Corporate bond, payable November 1, 2046      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt, original principal $ 500,000,000    
Long-term debt, interest rate 3.38% 3.38%  
Long-term debt, interest payment Semi-Annually    
Long Term Debt $ 491,000,000   491,000,000
Corporate Bond Payables | 3.38% Corporate bond, payable March 27, 2050      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt, original principal $ 1,500,000,000    
Long-term debt, interest rate 3.38% 3.38%  
Long-term debt, interest payment Semi-Annually    
Long Term Debt $ 1,481,000,000   1,480,000,000
Notes Payable | 2.60% Japanese Yen note, maturing August 20, 2001 through November 20, 2020      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt, original principal | ¥   ¥ 9,000,000,000  
Long-term debt, interest rate 2.60% 2.60%  
Long-term debt, interest payment Quarterly    
Long Term Debt $ 0   2,000,000
Notes Payable | 2.00% Japanese Yen note, maturing August 20, 2001 through November 20, 2020      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt, original principal | ¥   ¥ 4,000,000,000  
Long-term debt, interest rate 2.00% 2.00%  
Long-term debt, interest payment Quarterly    
Long Term Debt $ 0   $ 1,000,000
v3.21.2
Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Detail)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
JPY (¥)
Corporate Bond Payables  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Percent of aggregate principal amount of the notes to be redeemed 100.00%
Notes Payable | 2.6% and 2.0% Japanese Yen note, maturing August 20, 2001 through November 20, 2020  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Long-term debt, original principal ¥ 13,000,000,000.0
v3.21.2
Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Maturity of long-term debt next fiscal year $ 0  
Maturity of long-term debt in year two 500  
Maturity of long-term debt in year three 0  
Maturity of long-term debt in year four 1,000  
Maturity of long-term debt in year five 0  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Fair value of long term debt $ 10,275 $ 10,645
v3.21.2
Income Taxes - Income before Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Income before income taxes:      
United States $ 5,723 $ 2,954 $ 593
Foreign 938 (67) 4,208
Income before income taxes $ 6,661 $ 2,887 $ 4,801
v3.21.2
Income Taxes - Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Current:      
Federal $ 328 $ (109) $ 74
State 134 81 56
Foreign 857 756 608
Total Current 1,319 728 738
Deferred:      
Federal (371) (231) (33)
State (34) (47) (9)
Foreign 20 (102) 76
Total Deferred (385) (380) 34
Income tax expense $ 934 $ 348 $ 772
v3.21.2
Income Taxes - Reconciliation from United States Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate to Effective Income Tax Rate (Detail)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Federal income tax rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State taxes, net of federal benefit 1.30% 0.80% 1.00%
Foreign earnings 0.20% 5.90% (1.10%)
Foreign-derived intangible income benefit (0.037) (0.081) 0
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation (4.50%) (7.20%) (3.60%)
Income tax audits and contingency reserves 1.50% (1.40%) 1.30%
U.S. research and development tax credit (0.90%) (1.80%) (1.00%)
Other, net (0.90%) 2.90% (1.50%)
EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE 14.00% 12.10% 16.10%
Alterra Corp. V. Commissioner, Inclusion Of Stock-Based Compensation      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Income tax audits and contingency reserves 1.20%    
Withholding Taxes      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Foreign earnings   6.50%  
Held For Sale Accounting Items      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Foreign earnings   2.90%  
Statutory Rate Differences And Other Items      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Foreign earnings   (3.50%)  
Other, net 0.30%    
Modification Of Treatment Of Certain Research And Development Expenditures      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Income tax audits and contingency reserves   (2.90%)  
Resolution Of IRS Audit And Other Matters      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Income tax audits and contingency reserves   1.50%  
Intra-Entity Transfers Of Inventory      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Other, net   2.30%  
Other Items      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Other, net   0.60%  
v3.21.2
Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Deferred tax assets:    
Inventories(1) $ 78 $ 84
Sales return reserves(1) 100 115
Deferred compensation(1) 350 295
Stock-based compensation 175 168
Reserves and accrued liabilities(1) 96 120
Operating lease liabilities 499 491
Intangibles 187 0
Capitalized research and development expenditures 349 189
Net operating loss carry-forwards(1) 15 21
Other(1) 178 127
Total deferred tax assets 2,027 1,610
Valuation allowance(1) (12) (26)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance 2,015 1,584
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Foreign withholding tax on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries (182) (165)
Property, plant and equipment(1) (255) (232)
Right-of-use assets (431) (423)
Other(1) (14) (32)
Total deferred tax liabilities (882) (852)
NET DEFERRED TAX ASSET $ 1,133 $ 732
v3.21.2
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Changes in Gross Balance of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]      
Unrecognized tax benefits, as of the beginning of the period $ 771 $ 808 $ 698
Gross increases related to prior period tax positions 77 181 85
Gross decreases related to prior period tax positions (22) (171) (32)
Gross increases related to current period tax positions 59 50 81
Settlements (5) (58) 0
Lapse of statute of limitations (6) (28) (35)
Decrease due to currency translation   (11)  
Increase due to currency translation 22   11
UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS, AS OF THE END OF THE PERIOD $ 896 $ 771 $ 808
v3.21.2
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
May 31, 2018
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Total gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding related interest and penalties $ 896 $ 771 $ 808 $ 698
Total gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding related interest and penalties, amount which would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized in future periods 609      
Increase (decrease) in liability for payment of interest and penalties 45 (16) 17  
Accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions (excluding federal benefit) 203 158    
Estimated decrease in total gross unrecognized tax benefits as a result of resolutions of global tax examinations and expiration of applicable statutes of limitations $ 40      
Tax holiday, expiration period 2031      
Decrease in income tax expense related to tax holiday $ 238 $ 238 $ 167  
Decrease in income tax expense related to tax holiday per diluted share, (in dollars per share) $ 0.15 $ 0.15 $ 0.10  
Valuation allowance decrease related to tax benefits of certain subsidiaries with operating losses $ 14 $ 62 $ 7  
Available domestic and foreign loss carry-forwards 65      
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Long-term income taxes payable 640 $ 757    
NETHERLANDS        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries 10,300      
Withholding taxes that would be payable upon remittance of undistributed earnings $ 1,500      
v3.21.2
Income Taxes - Available Domestic and Foreign Loss Carryforwards (Detail)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2021
USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
2022 $ 0
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026-2041 42
INDEFINITE 23
Net Operating Losses $ 65
v3.21.2
Redeemable Preferred Stock - Additional Information (Detail) - Non-marketable preferred stock
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
Temporary Equity [Line Items]  
Redeemable preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 1
Redeemable preferred stock, redeemable value (in dollars) | $ $ 0.3
Redeemable preferred stock, dividends payable annually per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.10
v3.21.2
Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
May 31, 2020
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
May 31, 2019
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Class A Convertible Common Stock      
Common Stock and Share Based Compensation [Line Items]      
Common stock, no par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0    
Common stock, number of shares authorized (in shares) 400,000,000    
Common stock, Class A conversion ratio to Class B (in shares) 1    
Class B Common Stock      
Common Stock and Share Based Compensation [Line Items]      
Common stock, no par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0    
Common stock, number of shares authorized (in shares) 2,400,000,000    
Class B Common Stock | ESPPs      
Common Stock and Share Based Compensation [Line Items]      
Employee stock purchase plans, payroll deductions 10.00%    
Employee stock purchase plan offering period 6 months    
Shares purchased, price as percentage of lower of the fair market value 85.00%    
Purchase of shares by employee (in shares) 2,500,000 2,700,000 2,500,000
Stock Incentive Plan      
Common Stock and Share Based Compensation [Line Items]      
Stock options vesting period (in years) 4 years    
Stock options expiration from the date of grant (in years) 10 years    
Options exercisable (in shares) 44,200,000    
Options exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 57.43    
Stock Incentive Plan | Stock options      
Common Stock and Share Based Compensation [Line Items]      
Unrecognized compensation costs from stock options, net of estimated forfeitures | $ $ 415.0    
Unrecognized compensation costs from stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized as operating overhead expense over a weighted average period (in years) 2 years 6 months    
Stock Incentive Plan | Class B Common Stock      
Common Stock and Share Based Compensation [Line Items]      
Shares available for grant (in shares) 798,000,000    
Minimum term of market traded options for estimates of expected volatility (in years) 1 year    
Aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding | $ $ 4,976.0    
Aggregate intrinsic value for options exercisable | $ 3,494.0    
Total intrinsic value of options exercised | $ $ 1,571.0 $ 1,161.0 $ 938.0
Weighted average remaining contractual life for options outstanding (in years) 5 years 10 months 24 days    
Weighted average remaining contractual life for options exercisable (in years) 4 years 2 months 12 days    
Stock Incentive Plan | Class B Common Stock | Stock options      
Common Stock and Share Based Compensation [Line Items]      
Weighted average fair value per share of the options granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 26.75 $ 18.71 $ 22.78
v3.21.2
Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation - Total Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]      
Accelerated stock option expense $ 67 $ 53 $ 41
Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation expense 297 207 175
Class B Common Stock      
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense 611 429 325
Class B Common Stock | Stock options      
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense 323 237 207
Class B Common Stock | ESPPs      
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense 63 53 40
Class B Common Stock | Restricted stock(1)      
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense $ 225 $ 139 $ 78
v3.21.2
Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation - Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Values (Detail) - Stock options
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Dividend yield 0.90% 1.00% 1.00%
Expected volatility 27.30% 23.00% 26.60%
Weighted average expected life 6 years 6 years 6 years
Risk-free interest rate 0.40% 1.50% 2.80%
v3.21.2
Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation - Stock Option Transactions Under Plan (Detail) - Stock Incentive Plan
shares in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
$ / shares
shares
Options Outstanding - Shares  
Beginning Balance (in shares) | shares 88.1
Exercised (in shares) | shares (20.7)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares (3.8)
Granted (in shares) | shares 14.7
Ending Balance (in shares) | shares 78.3
Options exercisable (in shares) | shares 44.2
Options Outstanding - Weighted-Average Option Price  
Beginning Balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 60.98
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 46.31
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 95.87
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 112.65
Ending Balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 72.88
Options exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 57.43
v3.21.2
Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (Details) - Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vested, fair value $ 310 $ 98 $ 44
Unrecognized compensation costs from restricted stock, net of estimated forfeitures $ 448    
Unrecognized compensation costs from stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized as operating overhead expense over a weighted average period (in years) 2 years 6 months    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]      
Nonvested Awards, beginning balance (in shares) 6.8    
Vested (in shares) (2.7)    
Forfeited (in shares) (1.1)    
Granted (in shares) 3.6    
Nonvested Awards, ending balance (in shares) 6.6 6.8  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]      
Nonvested Awards, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 79.84    
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) 76,950,000    
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) 81,700,000    
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) 113,840,000 $ 88.26 $ 80.95
Nonvested Awards, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, ending balance (in dollars per share) $ 99.70 $ 79.84  
v3.21.2
Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) - shares
shares in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Stock options      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Anti-dilutive options not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share 11.3 30.6 17.5
v3.21.2
Earnings Per Share - Reconciliation from Basic Earnings Per Share to Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]      
Net income available to common stockholders $ 5,727 $ 2,539 $ 4,029
Determination of shares:      
Weighted average common shares outstanding 1,573.0 1,558.8 1,579.7
Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options and awards 36.4 32.8 38.7
DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING 1,609.4 1,591.6 1,618.4
Earnings per common share:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 3.64 $ 1.63 $ 2.55
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 3.56 $ 1.60 $ 2.49
v3.21.2
Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities      
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Deferred compensation plan liabilities $ 944 $ 725  
Liability related to the unfunded pension plan 64 79  
General and Administrative Expense      
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
401(k) employee savings plans, expenses 110 107 $ 90
General and Administrative Expense | Profit Sharing Plan      
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Contribution and cash award expenses included in selling and administrative expenses 0 0 37
General and Administrative Expense | Long Term Incentive Plan      
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Contribution and cash award expenses included in selling and administrative expenses $ 78 $ 66 $ 83
v3.21.2
Risk Management and Derivatives - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Deferred net loss (net of tax) on both outstanding and matured derivatives accumulated in other comprehensive income are expected to be reclassified to net income during the next twelve months as a result of underlying hedged transactions also being recorded in net income $ 369,000,000  
Maximum term over which the Company is hedging exposures to the variability of cash flows for its forecasted and recorded transactions (in months) 24 months  
Derivative, net liability position, aggregate fair value $ 364,000,000  
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Additional period for forecasted transaction expected to occur 2 months  
Percentage of anticipated exposures hedged (percent) 100.00%  
Derivative, notional amount $ 17,400,000,000  
Interest rate swaps | Derivatives designated as fair value hedges    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative, notional amount 0  
Foreign exchange forwards and options | Derivatives designated as net investment hedges    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative assets (liabilities), at fair value, net 0  
Not designated as derivative instrument    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative, notional amount 4,800,000,000  
Embedded derivatives    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative, notional amount 415,000,000  
Minimum    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Minimum fair value of outstanding derivative above which the credit related contingent features require the derivative party to post collateral $ 50,000,000  
Minimum | Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Typical time period that anticipated exposures are hedged against (in months) 12 months  
Maximum | Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Typical time period that anticipated exposures are hedged against (in months) 24 months  
Cash and Cash Equivalents    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Cash collateral posted $ 39,000,000  
Fair value of collateral 0  
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Foreign exchange forwards and options    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Fair value of collateral $ 39,000,000 $ 0
v3.21.2
Risk Management and Derivatives - FV of Derivative Instruments Included within Consolidated Balance Sheet (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
DERIVATIVE ASSETS $ 92 $ 95
Derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
DERIVATIVE ASSETS 58 44
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES 426 190
Derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments | Foreign Exchange Contract | Prepaid expenses and other current assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
DERIVATIVE ASSETS 42 43
Derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments | Foreign Exchange Contract | Deferred income taxes and other assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
DERIVATIVE ASSETS 16 1
Derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments | Foreign Exchange Contract | Accrued liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES 385 173
Derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments | Foreign Exchange Contract | Deferred income taxes and other liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES 41 17
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
DERIVATIVE ASSETS 34 51
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES 457 207
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Deferred income taxes and other liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES 31 17
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign Exchange Contract | Prepaid expenses and other current assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
DERIVATIVE ASSETS 34 48
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign Exchange Contract | Deferred income taxes and other assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
DERIVATIVE ASSETS 0 2
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign Exchange Contract | Accrued liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES 30 15
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Embedded derivatives | Prepaid expenses and other current assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
DERIVATIVE ASSETS 0 1
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Embedded derivatives | Accrued liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES $ 1 $ 2
v3.21.2
Risk Management and Derivatives - Effects Of Cash Flow Hedges in Statement of Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 44,538 $ 37,403 $ 39,117
Cost of sales 24,576 21,162 21,643
Demand creation expense 3,114 3,592 3,753
Other (income) expense, net 14 139 (78)
Interest expense (income), net 262 89 49
Cash Flow Hedging      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) ON CASH FLOW HEDGE ACTIVITY 45 519 76
Foreign exchange forwards and options | Revenue | Cash Flow Hedging      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) ON CASH FLOW HEDGE ACTIVITY 45 (17) (5)
Foreign exchange forwards and options | Cost of sales | Cash Flow Hedging      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) ON CASH FLOW HEDGE ACTIVITY 51 364 53
Foreign exchange forwards and options | Demand creation expense | Cash Flow Hedging      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) ON CASH FLOW HEDGE ACTIVITY 3 (2) 0
Foreign exchange forwards and options | Other (income) expense, net | Cash Flow Hedging      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) ON CASH FLOW HEDGE ACTIVITY (47) 181 35
Interest rate swaps | Interest (income) expense, net | Cash Flow Hedging      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) ON CASH FLOW HEDGE ACTIVITY $ (7) $ (7) $ (7)
v3.21.2
Risk Management and Derivatives - Amounts Affecting Consolidated Statements of Income (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Foreign Exchange Contract | Other (income) expense, net | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECOGNIZED IN INCOME ON DERIVATIVES $ (150) $ 76 $ 166
Embedded derivatives | Other (income) expense, net | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECOGNIZED IN INCOME ON DERIVATIVES (17) (1) 7
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECOGNIZED IN OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES (782) 402 577
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME 45 519 76
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Foreign Exchange Contract | Revenue      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECOGNIZED IN OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES (61) 28 14
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME 45 (17) (5)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Foreign Exchange Contract | Cost of sales      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECOGNIZED IN OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES (563) 283 405
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME 51 364 53
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Foreign Exchange Contract | Demand creation expense      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECOGNIZED IN OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES 5 1 2
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME 3 (2) 0
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Foreign Exchange Contract | Other (income) expense, net      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECOGNIZED IN OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES (163) 90 156
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME (47) 181 35
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Interest rate swaps | Interest (income) expense, net      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECOGNIZED IN OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES 0 0 0
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME $ (7) $ (7) $ (7)
v3.21.2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Changes in AOCI (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 8,055 $ 9,040 $ 9,812
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications, net of tax (297) 230  
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses, net of tax (27) (517)  
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (324) (287) 323
Ending balance 12,767 8,055 9,040
Other comprehensive income, before reclassification, tax benefit (expense) (7) (14)  
Reclassification from AOCI, current period, tax expense (benefit) 8 2  
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (494) (346)  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications, net of tax 499 (149)  
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses, net of tax (3) 1  
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 496 (148)  
Ending balance 2 (494) (346)
Other comprehensive income, before reclassification, tax benefit (expense) 0 0  
Reclassification from AOCI, current period, tax expense (benefit) 0 0  
CASH FLOW HEDGES      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 390 520  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications, net of tax (788) 387  
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses, net of tax (37) (517)  
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (825) (130)  
Ending balance (435) 390 520
Other comprehensive income, before reclassification, tax benefit (expense) (6) (15)  
Reclassification from AOCI, current period, tax expense (benefit) 8 2  
Net Investment Hedges      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 115 115  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications, net of tax 0 0  
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses, net of tax 0 0  
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 0 0  
Ending balance 115 115 115
Other comprehensive income, before reclassification, tax benefit (expense) 0 0  
Reclassification from AOCI, current period, tax expense (benefit) 0 0  
OTHER      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (67) (58)  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before reclassifications, net of tax (8) (8)  
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses, net of tax 13 (1)  
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 5 (9)  
Ending balance (62) (67) (58)
Other comprehensive income, before reclassification, tax benefit (expense) (1) 1  
Reclassification from AOCI, current period, tax expense (benefit) 0 0  
TOTAL      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (56) 231 (92)
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Ending balance $ (380) $ (56) $ 231
v3.21.2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Reclassification out of AOCI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Other expense (income), net $ (14) $ (139) $ 78
Income before income taxes 6,661 2,887 4,801
Tax benefit (expense) (934) (348) (772)
Revenues 44,538 37,403 39,117
Cost of sales (24,576) (21,162) (21,643)
Demand creation expense (3,114) (3,592) (3,753)
Interest expense (income), net (262) (89) $ (49)
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME      
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Gain (loss), net of tax 27 517  
Gains (losses) on foreign currency translation adjustment | AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME      
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Other expense (income), net 3 (1)  
Income before income taxes 3 (1)  
Tax benefit (expense) 0 0  
Gain (loss), net of tax 3 (1)  
Gain (losses) on cash flow hedges | AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME      
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Income before income taxes 45 519  
Tax benefit (expense) (8) (2)  
Gain (loss), net of tax 37 517  
Gain (losses) on cash flow hedges | Foreign exchange forwards and options | AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME      
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Other expense (income), net (47) 181  
Revenues 45 (17)  
Cost of sales 51 364  
Demand creation expense 3 (2)  
Gain (losses) on cash flow hedges | Interest rate swaps | AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME      
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Interest expense (income), net (7) (7)  
OTHER | AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME      
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Other expense (income), net (13) 1  
Income before income taxes (13) 1  
Tax benefit (expense) 0 0  
Gain (loss), net of tax $ (13) $ 1  
v3.21.2
Revenues (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 44,538 $ 37,403 $ 39,117
Allowance for sales discounts returns and miscellaneous claims 1,077 1,178  
Sales to Wholesale Customers      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 27,251 24,310 26,670
Sales through Direct to Consumer      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 17,136 12,984 12,306
Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 151 109 141
Footwear      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 30,007 24,947 25,880
Apparel      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 12,969 11,042 11,668
Equipment      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,411 1,305 1,428
Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 151 109 141
Operating Segments | NIKE Brand      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 42,293 35,568 37,218
Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Sales to Wholesale Customers      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 25,898 23,156 25,423
Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Sales through Direct to Consumer      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 16,370 12,382 11,753
Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 25 30 42
Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Footwear      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 28,021 23,305 24,222
Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Apparel      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 12,865 10,953 11,550
Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Equipment      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,382 1,280 1,404
Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 25 30 42
Operating Segments | Converse      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 2,205 1,846 1,906
Operating Segments | Converse | Sales to Wholesale Customers      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,353 1,154 1,247
Operating Segments | Converse | Sales through Direct to Consumer      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 766 602 553
Operating Segments | Converse | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 86 90 106
Operating Segments | Converse | Footwear      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,986 1,642 1,658
Operating Segments | Converse | Apparel      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 104 89 118
Operating Segments | Converse | Equipment      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 29 25 24
Operating Segments | Converse | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 86 90 106
Global Brand Divisions      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 25 30 42
Global Brand Divisions | Sales to Wholesale Customers      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Global Brand Divisions | Sales through Direct to Consumer      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Global Brand Divisions | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 25 30 42
Global Brand Divisions | Footwear      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Global Brand Divisions | Apparel      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Global Brand Divisions | Equipment      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Global Brand Divisions | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 25 30 42
Corporate      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 40 (11) (7)
Corporate | Sales to Wholesale Customers      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Corporate | Sales through Direct to Consumer      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Corporate | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 40 (11) (7)
Corporate | Footwear      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Corporate | Apparel      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Corporate | Equipment      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Corporate | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 40 (11) (7)
North America | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 17,179 14,484 15,902
North America | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Sales to Wholesale Customers      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 10,186 9,371 10,875
North America | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Sales through Direct to Consumer      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 6,993 5,113 5,027
North America | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
North America | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Footwear      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 11,644 9,329 10,045
North America | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Apparel      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 5,028 4,639 5,260
North America | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Equipment      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 507 516 597
North America | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Europe, Middle East & Africa | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 11,456 9,347 9,812
Europe, Middle East & Africa | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Sales to Wholesale Customers      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 7,812 6,574 7,076
Europe, Middle East & Africa | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Sales through Direct to Consumer      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 3,644 2,773 2,736
Europe, Middle East & Africa | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Europe, Middle East & Africa | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Footwear      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 6,970 5,892 6,293
Europe, Middle East & Africa | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Apparel      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 3,996 3,053 3,087
Europe, Middle East & Africa | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Equipment      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 490 402 432
Europe, Middle East & Africa | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Greater China | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 8,290 6,679 6,208
Greater China | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Sales to Wholesale Customers      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 4,513 3,803 3,726
Greater China | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Sales through Direct to Consumer      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 3,777 2,876 2,482
Greater China | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Greater China | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Footwear      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 5,748 4,635 4,262
Greater China | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Apparel      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 2,347 1,896 1,808
Greater China | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Equipment      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 195 148 138
Greater China | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Asia Pacific & Latin America | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 5,343 5,028 5,254
Asia Pacific & Latin America | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Sales to Wholesale Customers      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 3,387 3,408 3,746
Asia Pacific & Latin America | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Sales through Direct to Consumer      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,956 1,620 1,508
Asia Pacific & Latin America | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Asia Pacific & Latin America | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Footwear      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 3,659 3,449 3,622
Asia Pacific & Latin America | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Apparel      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,494 1,365 1,395
Asia Pacific & Latin America | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Equipment      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 190 214 237
Asia Pacific & Latin America | Operating Segments | NIKE Brand | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 $ 0
Accrued liabilities      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Allowance for sales discounts returns and miscellaneous claims 1,077 1,178  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Reserve for sales returns $ 269 $ 313  
v3.21.2
Operating Segments and Related Information - Information by Operating Segments (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 44,538 $ 37,403 $ 39,117
Interest expense (income), net 262 89 49
Income before income taxes 6,661 2,887 4,801
ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 791 1,124 1,075
Depreciation 744 721 705
Global Brand Divisions      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 25 30 42
Corporate      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 40 (11) (7)
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES (2,261) (1,967) (1,810)
ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 107 356 333
Depreciation 141 112 116
NIKE Brand | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 42,293 35,568 37,218
Converse | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 2,205 1,846 1,906
NIKE Brand | Global Brand Divisions      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 25 30 42
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES (3,656) (3,468) (3,262)
ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 278 438 278
Depreciation 222 214 195
NIKE Brand | NIKE Brand | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 42,293 35,568 37,218
ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 677 756 724
Depreciation 577 584 558
Converse | Converse | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 2,205 1,846 1,906
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES 543 297 303
ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 7 12 18
Depreciation 26 25 31
North America | NIKE Brand | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 17,179 14,484 15,902
North America | NIKE Brand | NIKE Brand | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 17,179 14,484 15,902
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES 5,089 2,899 3,925
ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 98 110 117
Depreciation 130 148 149
Europe, Middle East & Africa | NIKE Brand | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 11,456 9,347 9,812
Europe, Middle East & Africa | NIKE Brand | NIKE Brand | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 11,456 9,347 9,812
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES 2,435 1,541 1,995
ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 153 139 233
Depreciation 136 132 111
Greater China | NIKE Brand | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 8,290 6,679 6,208
Greater China | NIKE Brand | NIKE Brand | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 8,290 6,679 6,208
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES 3,243 2,490 2,376
ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 94 28 49
Depreciation 46 44 50
Asia Pacific & Latin America | NIKE Brand | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 5,343 5,028 5,254
Asia Pacific & Latin America | NIKE Brand | NIKE Brand | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 5,343 5,028 5,254
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES 1,530 1,184 1,323
ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 54 41 47
Depreciation $ 43 $ 46 $ 53
v3.21.2
Operating Segments and Related Information - Accounts Receivable Net Inventories and Property Plant and Equipment Net by Operating Segments (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Accounts Receivable, net $ 4,463 $ 2,749
Inventories 6,854 7,367
Property, Plant and Equipment, net 4,904 4,866
Corporate    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Accounts Receivable, net 53 57
Inventories (175) 90
Property, Plant and Equipment, net 1,870 1,916
Converse | Converse | Operating Segments    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Accounts Receivable, net 225 149
Inventories 290 341
Property, Plant and Equipment, net 63 80
NIKE Brand | Global Brand Divisions    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Accounts Receivable, net 128 65
Inventories 153 137
Property, Plant and Equipment, net 780 830
NIKE Brand | NIKE Brand | Operating Segments    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Accounts Receivable, net 4,185 2,543
Inventories 6,739 6,936
Property, Plant and Equipment, net 2,971 2,870
North America | NIKE Brand | NIKE Brand | Operating Segments    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Accounts Receivable, net 1,777 1,020
Inventories 2,851 3,077
Property, Plant and Equipment, net 617 645
Europe, Middle East & Africa | NIKE Brand | NIKE Brand | Operating Segments    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Accounts Receivable, net 1,349 712
Inventories 1,821 2,070
Property, Plant and Equipment, net 982 885
Greater China | NIKE Brand | NIKE Brand | Operating Segments    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Accounts Receivable, net 288 321
Inventories 1,247 882
Property, Plant and Equipment, net 288 214
Asia Pacific & Latin America | NIKE Brand | NIKE Brand | Operating Segments    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Accounts Receivable, net 643 425
Inventories 667 770
Property, Plant and Equipment, net $ 304 $ 296
v3.21.2
Operating Segments and Related Information - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Regional Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 44,538 $ 37,403 $ 39,117
UNITED STATES      
Regional Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]      
Revenues 17,363 14,625 $ 16,091
Long-lived assets attributable to operations (Domestic) 4,927 5,114  
BELGIUM      
Regional Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]      
Long-lived assets attributable to operations (Domestic) 676 606  
CHINA      
Regional Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]      
Long-lived assets attributable to operations (Domestic) $ 518 $ 457  
v3.21.2
Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
Letters of credit outstanding $ 275 $ 239
v3.21.2
Leases - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease cost $ 589 $ 569  
Variable lease cost $ 347 $ 337  
Rent expense     $ 829
v3.21.2
Leases - Maturities (Details)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2021
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
Fiscal 2022 $ 534
Fiscal 2023 530
Fiscal 2024 490
Fiscal 2025 437
Fiscal 2026 357
Thereafter 1,397
Total undiscounted future cash flows related to lease payments 3,745
Less: Interest 347
Present value of lease liabilities 3,398
Minimum lease payments, agreements signed but not yet commenced $ 78
v3.21.2
Leases - Lease Term and Discount Rate (Details)
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]    
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) 8 years 3 months 18 days 8 years 8 months 12 days
Weighted-average discount rate 2.30% 2.40%
v3.21.2
Leases - Supplemental Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]    
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: $ 583 $ 532
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $ 489 $ 705
v3.21.2
Acquisitions and Divestitures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2021
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Allowance for cumulative foreign currency translation losses   $ 358 $ 405
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale | Grupo SBF S.A. | BRAZIL | NIKE Brand Businesses      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Assets, held-for-sale     272
Inventories, held-for-sale     142
Accounts receivable, held-for-sale     101
Liabilities, held-for-sale     91
Accrued liabilities, held-for-sale     51
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale | Grupo Axo | Argentina, Chile And Uruguay | NIKE Brand Businesses      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Assets, held-for-sale   175 234
Inventories, held-for-sale   76 122
Accounts receivable, held-for-sale   59  
Liabilities, held-for-sale   72 55
Accrued liabilities, held-for-sale   22 34
Accounts payable, held-for-sale   25  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, held-for-sale     50
Other Income (Expense) | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale | Grupo SBF S.A. | BRAZIL      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Loss on disposal $ 50    
Other Income (Expense) | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale | Grupo Axo | Argentina, Chile And Uruguay | NIKE Brand Businesses      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Allowance for cumulative foreign currency translation losses   $ 358 $ 405
v3.21.2
Restructuring and Related Activities (Details) - One-time Termination Benefits
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Restructuring, incurred cost $ 294
Restructuring charges 249
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance 0
Employee termination costs 249
Payments for Restructuring (212)
Foreign currency translation and other 1
Ending Balance 38
Operating Overhead Expense  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Restructuring charges 214
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Employee termination costs 214
Stock-based compensation expense 41
Cost of sales  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Restructuring charges 35
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Employee termination costs 35
Stock-based compensation expense $ 4
v3.21.2
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) - Allowance for Sales Returns - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF
PERIOD   $ 843 $ 734
CHARGED TO COSTS AND EXPENSES     2,209
CHARGED TO OTHER ACCOUNTS     (30)
WRITE-OFFS,
NET     (2,070)
BALANCE 
AT END 
OF PERIOD     843
Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
CHARGED TO COSTS AND EXPENSES   286 250
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF
PERIOD $ 682 843  
CHARGED TO COSTS AND EXPENSES 2,571 2,227  
CHARGED TO OTHER ACCOUNTS 41 (31)  
WRITE-OFFS,
NET (2,699) (2,357)  
BALANCE 
AT END 
OF PERIOD $ 595 $ 682 $ 843