Lululemon Athletica (LULU)
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryApparel - RetailSnapshot 2026-11-05
$111.77-0.26%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryApparel - RetailSnapshot 2026-11-05
QuarterlyIQ Insights · LULU
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Met or beat guidance 100% of the last 8 guided quarters · 12.8% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Our teams remain focused on accelerating growth by strengthening our product offerings, increasing our marketing investments, and maintaining disciplined expense management.
Stated in 8 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Our teams remain focused on accelerating growth by strengthening our product offerings, increasing our marketing investments, and maintaining disciplined expense management.” “Our work to drive improvements in North America resulted in some positive signals in the quarter, including a sequential improvement in full-price sales.” Revenue was $2.416 billion in 2026-Q2.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 45% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=6999).
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“Our teams remain focused on accelerating growth by strengthening our product offerings, increasing our marketing investments, and maintaining disciplined expense management.”
“We recognize that we have more work to do, and our teams remain focused on our priorities as we continue our efforts to reignite growth and realize lululemon's full potential."”
“Driving improvement in our full-price sales over the course of 2026 is also a key priority, particularly in North America, and will enable us to enhance our brand health and deliver long-term growth…”
“Calvin McDonald, Chief Executive Officer, stated: "In the third quarter, our teams remained focused on driving improvements within our U.S. business and maintaining momentum in our international regi…”
“We have closely assessed the drivers of our underperformance and are continuing to take the necessary actions to strengthen our merchandise mix and accelerate our business.”
“As we navigate the dynamic macroenvironment, we intend to leverage our strong financial position and competitive advantages to play offense, while we continue to invest in the growth opportunities in…”
“As we begin 2025, we remain focused on executing on our Power of Three ×2 growth plan and delivering an exciting pipeline of innovation and brand activations for our guests and communities."”
“Looking to the future, we are pleased with the start to our holiday season, and we remain focused on accelerating our U.S. business and growing our brand awareness around the world.”
Our teams remain focused on accelerating growth by strengthening our product offerings, increasing our marketing investments, and maintaining disciplined expense management.
Stated in 8 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Our teams remain focused on accelerating growth by strengthening our product offerings, increasing our marketing investments, and maintaining disciplined expense management.” “Looking forward, we will continue to leverage our strong financial position to invest in our growth initiatives, while maintaining operational rigor.” Operating income was $453.653 million in 2026-Q2.
“Our teams remain focused on accelerating growth by strengthening our product offerings, increasing our marketing investments, and maintaining disciplined expense management.”
“• The effective income tax rate for the first quarter of 2026 was 31.8% compared to 30.2% for the first quarter of 2025.”
“• Income from operations decreased 22% to $812.3 million and operating margin decreased 660 basis points to 22.3%.”
“Looking forward, we will continue to leverage our strong financial position to invest in our growth initiatives, while maintaining operational rigor.”
“As we begin the back half of the year, our brand and balance sheet remain strong, and we will continue to exercise financial discipline and strategically invest in our growth potential."”
“Looking ahead, we remain focused on our strategy and continue to operate with discipline as we drive the business forward.”
“• Diluted earnings per share were $6.14 compared to $5.29 in the fourth quarter of 2023.”
“• Operating margin increased 520 basis points to 20.5%.”
In addition, we are pleased our Board of Directors recently increased our share repurchase authorization, which demonstrates our collective confidence in the opportunities ahead for our brand."
Stated in 1 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “In addition, we are pleased our Board of Directors recently increased our share repurchase authorization, which demonstrates our collective confidence in the opportunities ahead for our brand."” “On December 3, 2025, the board of directors approved a $1.0 billion increase to the Company's stock repurchase program.”
“In addition, we are pleased our Board of Directors recently increased our share repurchase authorization, which demonstrates our collective confidence in the opportunities ahead for our brand."”
Continue to grow retail presence by opening new company-operated stores and expanding store square footage.
Manage business prudently amid challenging market conditions, adjusting financial outlook and taking actions to reposition.
Over the trailing year it converted 1.33x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 49% of the time over the next year (vs 49% for the rest of the cohort, n=4822).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, long-term interest rates, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
14 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated volatile grew net income 55% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=4931).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-05.