Alphabet Just Replaced Verizon in the Dow. Could Nike Be the Next Dow Stock to Be Deleted?

Alphabet has replaced Verizon in the Dow Jones Industrial Average following Honeywell's aerospace spinoff. Nike is now the lowest-priced Dow stock at around $41.46, making it vulnerable to removal. The company's turnaround has taken longer than expected due to failed direct-to-consumer strategy shifts, weak consumer spending, and inflationary pressures. While Nike remains a strong brand with a 24-year dividend history, Meta Platforms is suggested as a potential replacement if Nike is removed from the index.