Nike

Nike holds a $53.8B brand value (Interbrand 2024), outpacing #9 Disney by $3.5B, and generated $51B in revenue in FY2023, establishing it as the world's leading athletic footwear and apparel brand. Founded in 1964 by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman in Oregon, Nike is 30% more profitable than the average sports apparel rival, with a net income of $5.7B. It operates in over 170 countries and sponsors 1,500+ elite athletes across basketball, football, tennis, and track and field.