adidas - About the company
adidas is a public company based in Herzogenaurach (Germany), founded in 1924. It operates as an Athletic and sports lifestyle brand. adidas has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 20 active competitors, including 5 funded and 2 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like JD Sports, PAYNTR Golf and On.
Company Details
Adidas is an athletic and sports lifestyle brand offering predominantly footwear (running, training, soccer shoes) as well as apparel (tracks, tees, tights), sports equipment (soccer, basketball balls) and more. The company sells its products through its own stores as well as their own website. Their products are available worldwide. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $23.38B and a net profit of $0.09B.
- Website
- www.adidas.com
- Email ID
- *****@adidas.com
- Registered Address
- Portland, Oregon
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1924
Location
Herzogenaurach, Germany
Stage
Public
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
1st among 20 active competitors
Annual Revenue
₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
Employee Count
95,491 as on Mar 31, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Exit Details
Public
Legal entities associated with adidas
adidas is associated with 9 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NMD, s.r.o. CIN: 25650947 , Czech Republic, Active | Mar 05, 1998 | - | - | |
SFTM, s.r.o. CIN: 04842944 , Czech Republic, Active | Feb 25, 2016 | - | - | |
ADIDA CARGO CIN: 40103383323 , Latvia, Deadpooled | Feb 21, 2011 | €0 - €1M (As on Dec 31, 2021) | 1 (As on Dec 31, 2021) | - |
ADIDAS NORGE AS CIN: 954690873 , Norway, Active | Nov 30, 1989 | - | 54 (As on Dec 31, 2022) | |
ADIDAS CROATIA D.O.O. CIN: 61977357628 , Croatia, Active | Sep 21, 2008 | - | - | |
Adidas Ag CIN: HRB3868 , Germany, Active | Apr 17, 1989 | €1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2025) | 59258 (As on Dec 31, 2022) | |
ADIDAS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U19201HR1996PTC114728 , India, Active | Feb 26, 1996 | ₹1,000+ Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | - | |
REFOP INDIA COMPANY CIN: U74899DL1995ULT065954 , India, Active | Mar 01, 1995 | ₹10 - ₹50 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | 2 (As on Sep 30, 2022) | |
ADIDAS AMERICA, INC. CIN: 931175150 , United States, Active | Dec 26, 999 | - | 6427 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - |
adidas's IPO details
adidas got listed on Nov 17, 1995.
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adidas's funding and investors
adidas has raised funding over 1 round. adidas has 3 institutional investors.
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adidas' founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileHere are the details of adidas' key team members:
- Kasper Rorsted: CEO of adidas.
- Björn Gulden: CEO of adidas. They serve on the board of 1 company.
adidas' Board of Directors
adidas's board has 4 active members. Mathieu Sidokpohou, Björn Gulden and Michelle Robertson are part of team and Harm Ohlmeyer is independent board member.Here is the list of adidas' board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
{dscoun | Team | - | Current | 8y 5m |
gbffkuo | Team | - | Current | 8y 1m |
qelfgcz | Team | - | Current | 4y 8m |
Independent board member | - | Current | 9y 6m | |
bgnytsl | Independent board member | - | Past | 4y 8m |
ngmjqnc | Independent board member | - | Past | 5y 3m |
bisnrmm | Independent board member | - | Past | 9y 2m |
urxdmxs | Independent board member | - | Past | 5y 8m |
zayfaxi | Independent board member | - | Past | 8y 5m |
gtgkzyw | Independent board member | - | Past | 8y 5m |
yodqzea | Independent board member | - | Past | 5y 3m |
blunzzb | Independent board member | - | Past | 9y 6m |
swokyzd | Independent board member | - | Past | 8y 9m |
dgvdnii | Independent board member | - | Past | 9y 8m |
nycascc | Independent board member | - | Past | 5y 8m |
ckjihwv | Independent board member | - | Past | 9y 3m |
wvkqmtv | Independent board member | - | Past | 4y 1m |
pyptllf | Independent board member | - | Past | 7y 7m |
yvzwrgv | Independent board member | - | Past | 8y 5m |
wtbaram | Independent board member | - | Past | 1y 6m |
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adidas' employee count trend
adidas has 95,491 employees as of Mar 26. Here is adidas's employee count trend over the years:
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adidas's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of adidas include JD Sports, PAYNTR Golf and On. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of adidas, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Athletic and sports lifestyle brand | - | 70/100 | ||
2nd | JD Sports 2022, Indianapolis (United States), Unfunded | Retailer of footwear, apparel and accessories from leading sports and fashion brands | - | - | 55/100 |
3rd | PAYNTR Golf 2020, Lake Oswego (United States), Seed | Internet first brand offering golf shoes for men and women | $1M | - | 45/100 |
4th | On 2010, Zurich (Switzerland), Series A | Manufacturer of performance running shoes and apparel | - | 39/100 | |
5th | TRUE linkswear 2009, Tacoma (United States), Series A | Designer and retailer of golf footwear and apparel | $18.4M | 37/100 | |
6th | Heartbreak Hill Running 2009, Boston (United States), Unfunded | Internet first brand for running apparel and gears | - | - | 29/100 |
7th | KINIS 2018, Richmond (United States), Funding Raised | Internet first brand of sports shoes | - | 27/100 | |
8th | XXL Sport & Villmark 2001, Stavanger (Norway), Acquired | Online sports goods retailer | - | 27/100 | |
9th | Pitt Panthers 2004, Winston-salem (United States), Unfunded | Provider of sportswear for multiple sports | - | - | 24/100 |
10th | Fly Cleats Phoenix (United States), Unfunded | Online retailer of premium cleats and related sporting footwear products | - | - | 24/100 |
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adidas's Investments and acquisitions
adidas has acquired Textronics. adidas has not made any investments as of now.See all acquisitions by adidas
Reports related to adidas
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News related to adidas
Media has covered adidas for a total of 126 events in the last 1 year, 69 of them have been about company updates and 27 about partnerships.
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Shinhan Card Signs MOU with Adidas Korea and Mastercard Korea for Global Co-branded Card LaunchNewswire•Nov 02, 2026•adidas, ShinhanCard
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adidas sees Q3 profit and sales setting records, raises full-year profit guidance (ADDYY:OTCMKTS)Seeking Alpha•Oct 20, 2026•adidas
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Adidas Outlines Growth Strategy Focused on Localization, Innovation, and North America ExpansionSGB Media•Sep 29, 2026•adidas
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Overtime Extends Partnership With Adidas In Multi-Year AgreementForbes•Sep 10, 2026•adidas, Overtime
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