lululemon athletica inc. (LULU): price, analyst ratings, earnings and fundamentals
Updated 16 October 2026, 15:35 ET
lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) closed at $99.09 on 15 October 2026, up 5.3%. The stock is up 3.2% over one month and down 41.4% over one year. It trades 56.2% below its 52-week high of $225.98. Analysts recorded 24 actions in the last 90 days; the median price target of $103 is 3.9% above the last close. The company last reported on 3 September 2026 for Q2 2026: EPS of $2.92 against an estimate of $2.51, a beat of 16.3%, on revenue of $2.4 billion.
Price and performance
Performance figures use dividend and split adjusted closes over trading sessions, so a one-year move compares the last close with the close 252 sessions earlier. The 52-week range uses the adjusted daily highs and lows of the same window. Read the guide: Momentum, trend and technical indicators.
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Analyst ratings
Over the last 90 days FundSpec recorded 24 analyst actions on LULU from 21 firms: 23 maintained or reiterated a view and 1 initiation. Price targets were 1 raised and 17 lowered. The most recent targets from 20 firms range from $44 to $225, with a median of $103, 3.9% above the last close.
| Date | Firm | Action | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2026 | Argus Research | Reiterates Hold | |
| 9 Sep 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains Neutral | $130.00 to $117.00 |
| 9 Sep 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates Coverage On Underperform | $70.00 |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains Market Perform | $122.00 to $110.00 |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Barclays | Maintains Equal-Weight | $113.00 to $95.00 |
| 4 Sep 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains Underperform | $88.00 to $44.00 |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains Neutral | $111.00 to $95.00 |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains Neutral | $110.00 to $80.00 |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Stifel | Maintains Hold | $134.00 to $100.00 |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Truist Securities | Reiterates Sell | $94.00 to $82.00 |
A price target is one firm's twelve-month view, and the median across firms is a steadier reading than any single call. Upgrades and downgrades matter more when they change a rating, not only a target. Read the guide: What analyst ratings and price targets actually tell you.
Every action with the firm's history is in Analyst Ratings.
Earnings
The next report is scheduled for 10 December 2026 after the close for Q3 2026, with EPS expected at $0.97 on revenue of $2.3 billion. lululemon athletica inc. beat the EPS estimate in 8 of its last 8 reported quarters.
| Period | Reported | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 3 Sep 2026 | $2.51 | $2.92 | +16.33% | $2.4B |
| Q1 2026 | 4 Jun 2026 | $1.68 | $1.69 | +0.60% | $2.5B |
| Q4 2025 | 17 Mar 2026 | $4.77 | $5.01 | +5.03% | $3.6B |
| Q3 2025 | 11 Dec 2025 | $2.21 | $2.59 | +17.19% | $2.6B |
| Q2 2025 | 4 Sep 2025 | $2.85 | $3.10 | +8.77% | $2.5B |
| Q1 2025 | 5 Jun 2025 | $2.59 | $2.60 | +0.39% | $2.4B |
| Q4 2024 | 27 Mar 2025 | $5.87 | $6.14 | +4.60% | $3.6B |
| Q3 2024 | 5 Dec 2024 | $2.72 | $2.87 | +5.51% | $2.4B |
An earnings surprise is the reported EPS against the consensus estimate on the day. The price reaction depends as much on guidance and on what was already priced in as on the surprise itself. Read the guide: Earnings season: estimates, surprises and price reaction.
Estimates, confirmed dates and alerts for every company are in Earnings.
Fundamentals
For the period ended 2 August 2026, lululemon athletica inc. reported revenue of $2.4 billion and net income of $329.2 million. On a trailing twelve month basis the company shows revenue growth of 1.74%, a gross margin of 56.11%, an operating margin of 17.84% and a return on equity of 30.90%.
Income statement
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $2,415,631,000 |
| Cost of Revenue | $953,753,000 |
| Gross Profit | $1,461,878,000 |
| Selling, General & Administrative Expenses | $1,006,332,000 |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $142,332,000 |
| Total Operating Expenses | $1,961,978,000 |
| Operating Profit | $453,653,000 |
| Pre-tax Income | $467,351,000 |
| Income Tax Expense | $138,128,000 |
| Net Income | $329,223,000 |
Cash flow
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cash from Operating Activities | $374,838,000 |
| Stock-based Compensation | $21,089,000 |
| Cash from Investing Activities | -$142,952,000 |
| Capital Expenditures | $149,676,000 |
| Cash from Financing Activities | -$333,700,000 |
| Share Repurchases | $333,349,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | $225,162,000 |
Assets
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | $1,389,737,000 |
| Prepaid Expenses | $193,288,000 |
| Inventory | $1,711,450,000 |
| Other Current Assets | $22,834,000 |
| Total Current Assets | $3,945,587,000 |
| Plant, Property & Equipment, Net | $2,046,363,000 |
| Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets | $1,947,077,000 |
| Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net | $188,370,000 |
| Deferred Tax Asset | $576,682,000 |
| Other Long-term Assets | $332,644,000 |
| Total Assets | $8,484,578,000 |
Liabilities and equity
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses | $346,717,000 |
| Operating Lease Liabilities, Current | $366,649,000 |
| Income Taxes Payable | $67,375,000 |
| Other Current Liabilities | $35,933,000 |
| Total Current Liabilities | $1,801,651,000 |
| Operating Lease Liabilities, Long-term | $1,774,478,000 |
| Deferred Income Taxes | $56,987,000 |
| Other Liabilities | $60,288,000 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,693,404,000 |
| Common Stock | $533,000 |
| Retained Earnings | $4,364,017,000 |
| Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income | -$268,428,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | $4,791,174,000 |
| Total Liability & Stockholders Equity | $8,484,578,000 |
Figures as filed with the SEC for the period ended 2 August 2026, in US dollars.
FundSpec fundamental metrics
Each metric is computed from the company's filings and ranked against every company FundSpec covers; the percentile is the share of covered companies with a lower value.
Liquidity
| Metric | Value | Percentile | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Ratio | 0.77 | 69th | Calculated as the ratio of Cash and cash equivalents / Current liabilities. This metric calculates the company's ability to repay its short-term debt |
| Current Ratio | 2.19 | 71st | Calculated as the ratio of Current Assets / Current Liabilities. The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations |
Leverage
| Metric | Value | Percentile | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Assets | 0.00 | 17th | Calculated as the ratio of Short-Term Debt + Long-Term Debt / Total Assets. The higher the ratio, the higher the degree of leverage, and consequently, financial risk |
| Debt/Equity | 0.00 | 14th | Calculated as the ratio of Total Liabilities / Shareholders' Equity. The ratio indicates how much debt a company is using to finance its assets relative to the amount of value represented in shareholders’ equity |
| Degree of Operational Leverage | -11.88 | 7th | Calculated as the ratio of Percentage change in EBIT / Percentage change in revenue. It is a measure of how earnings for the company is impacted by its sales activity. |
Earnings Growth (EBIT)
| Metric | Value | Percentile | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBIT Pct Growth | -20.7% | 79th | The EBIT growth rate over the trailing twelve months (TTM) |
| EBIT Pct Growth 3 year CAGR | 8.5% | 87th | The EBIT compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 3 years |
| EBIT Pct Growth 5 year CAGR | 11.5% | 88th | The Adjusted EBIT compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 5 years |
Earnings Growth (EBITDA)
| Metric | Value | Percentile | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA Pct Growth | -15.4% | 79th | The EBITDA growth rate over the trailing twelve months (TTM) |
| EBITDA Pct Growth 3 year CAGR | 33.6% | 83rd | The EBITDA compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 3 years |
| EBITDA Pct Growth 5 year CAGR | 86.1% | 82nd | The EBITDA compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 5 years |
Profitability
| Metric | Value | Percentile | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cashflow Margin Pct | 12.2% | 70th | Calculated as the ratio of Free Cashflow from Operating Activities / Net Sales. It measures how much per dollar of revenue the company is able to convert into free cash flow. |
| Gross Margin Pct | 56.1% | 69th | Calculated as the ratio of Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) / Revenue. The gross margin represents the percent of total sales revenue that the company retains after incurring the direct costs associated with producing the goods and services sold by a company. |
| Operating Margin Pct | 17.8% | 78th | Calculated as the ratio of (Revenue - (Cost of Goods Sold + Labour + Sales, General & Administrative)) / Revenue. Operating margins are important because they measure efficiency. The higher the operating margin, the more profitable a company's core business is. |
| Operating Profit Pct Growth | -20.7% | 28th | The Operating Profit growth rate over the trailing twelve months (TTM) |
| Operating Profit Pct Growth 3 year CAGR (FY) | 8.5% | 58th | The Operating Profit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 3 years |
| Operating Profit Pct Growth 5 year CAGR (FY) | 11.5% | 68th | The Operating Profit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 5 years |
| PreTax Margin Pct | 18.1% | 76th | Calculated as the ratio of (Gross profit - (Operating Expense + Interest Expense)) / Revenue. The pretax profit margin enables profitability to be compared across companies with significant differences in size, scale, capital structure and tax rates. |
| Return on Assets Pct | 17.7% | 95th | Calculated as the ratio of Net Income / Total Assets. It is an indicator of how efficient the company is at using its assets to generate earnings. |
| Return on Equity Pct | 30.9% | 92nd | Calculated as the ratio of Net Income / Shareholders' equity. It is a measure of how much profit a company generates with the money shareholders have invested. |
| Return on Invested Capital Pct | 30.4% | 95th | Calculated as the ratio of (Net Income - Dividends) / (Debt + Equity). It is a measure of how efficient the company is at allocating the capital under its control to profitable investments. |
Cashflow
| Metric | Value | Percentile | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCF Pct Growth | 15.9% | 56th | The Free Cash Flow growth rate over the trailing twelve months (TTM) |
| FCF Pct Growth 3 year CAGR | 39.7% | 61st | The Free Cash Flow compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 3 years |
| FCF Pct Growth 5 year CAGR | 39.0% | 53rd | The Free Cash Flow compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 5 years |
| FCF Return on Assets Pct | 16.9% | 94th | Calculated as the ratio of Cashflow from Operations / Total Assets. A high cash return on assets means a company is generating more cash flow from every asset dollar |
| Operating Cashflow Pct Growth | 3.7% | 47th | The Operating Cashflow growth rate over the trailing twelve months (TTM) |
| Operating Cashflow Pct Growth 3 year CAGR (FY) | 6.6% | 54th | The Operating Cashflow compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 3 years |
| Operating Cashflow Pct Growth 5 year CAGR (FY) | 9.8% | 66th | The Operating Cashflow compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 5 years |
Earnings Growth (Net Income)
| Metric | Value | Percentile | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Pct Growth | -20.6% | 29th | The Net Income growth rate over the trailing twelve months (TTM) |
| Net Income Pct Growth 3 year CAGR | 12.1% | 64th | The Net Income compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 3 years |
| Net Income Pct Growth 5 year CAGR | 11.4% | 68th | The Net Income compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 5 years |
Top Line Growth
| Metric | Value | Percentile | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Pct Growth | 1.7% | 37th | The Revenue (Sales) growth rate over the trailing twelve months (TTM) |
| Revenue Pct Growth 3 year CAGR | 7.9% | 60th | The Revenue (Sales) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 3 years |
| Revenue Pct Growth 5 year CAGR | 15.0% | 74th | The Revenue (Sales) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 5 years |
Taxes
| Metric | Value | Percentile | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Tax Rate Pct | 29.4% | 89th | The effective tax rate of the company over the trailing twelve months (TTM). |
Margins and returns say how much of each dollar of sales becomes profit and how hard the balance sheet is working; leverage and liquidity say how much room the company has when conditions turn. Read the guide: A practical guide to discounted cash flow valuation.
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Insider activity
In the last 90 days insiders filed 3 transactions: 3 acquisitions covering 173,597 shares. Acquisitions include awards and option exercises as well as open market purchases.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep 2026 | Heidi O'Neill | Director, CEO | Acquisition | 28,079 | ||
| 9 Sep 2026 | Heidi O'Neill | Director, CEO | Acquisition | 105,295 | ||
| 9 Sep 2026 | Heidi O'Neill | Director, CEO | Acquisition | 40,223 | ||
| 25 Jun 2026 | Isabel Mahe | Director | Acquisition | 1,606 | ||
| 25 Jun 2026 | Emily White | Director | Acquisition | 1,606 | ||
| 25 Jun 2026 | Alison Loehnis | Director | Acquisition | 1,606 | ||
| 25 Jun 2026 | Teri List | Director | Acquisition | 1,606 | ||
| 25 Jun 2026 | Charles V Bergh | Director | Acquisition | 1,606 | ||
| 25 Jun 2026 | Kathryn Henry | Director | Acquisition | 1,606 | ||
| 25 Jun 2026 | Esi Eggleston Bracey | Director | Acquisition | 1,606 | ||
| 25 Jun 2026 | Marc Maurer | Director | Acquisition | 1,606 | ||
| 25 Jun 2026 | Laura Gentile | Director | Acquisition | 1,606 | ||
| 25 Jun 2026 | Jon Mcneill | Director | Acquisition | 1,606 | ||
| 25 Jun 2026 | Martha A M Morfitt | Director | Acquisition | 1,606 | ||
| 15 Jun 2026 | Charles V Bergh | Director | P | 4,275 | $117.05 | $500K |
Insider filings record what officers and directors did with their own shares. Disposals are often planned sales or tax related, so a pattern across several insiders says more than one filing.
SEC filings
The latest filing is a 10-Q from 3 September 2026.
| Filed | Form | Document |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep 2026 | 10-Q | View on sec.gov |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 10-Q | View on sec.gov |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 10-K | View on sec.gov |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 10-Q | View on sec.gov |
| 4 Sep 2025 | 10-Q | View on sec.gov |
| 5 Jun 2025 | 10-Q | View on sec.gov |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 10-K | View on sec.gov |
| 5 Dec 2024 | 10-Q | View on sec.gov |
| 29 Aug 2024 | 10-Q | View on sec.gov |
| 5 Jun 2024 | 10-Q | View on sec.gov |
Company profile
- Exchange
- Nasdaq
- Sector
- Apparel and Textile Products
- Industry
- Apparel
- Headquarters
- VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada
- Chief executive
- Calvin R. McDonald
- Employees
- 29,000
- Website
- lululemon.com
- SEC CIK
- 0001397187
lululemon athletica inc. designs, distributes, and retails athletic apparel and accessories for women and men. The company operates in two segments, Company-Operated Stores and Direct to Consumer. As of January 30, 2022, it operated 574 company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, the People's Republic of China, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, Germany, Singapore, France, Malaysia, Sweden, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and Switzerland.
Sector and peers
lululemon athletica inc. is part of the Apparel and Textile Products sector, which FundSpec tracks across 21 companies.
FundSpec AI trading models
LULU is traded intraday by 1 FundSpec AI model whose verified winning calls FundSpec publishes.
| Model | Verified wins | Average gain | Best gain | Last win |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) day trading model | 130 | 0.69% | 2.92% | 16 Oct 2026 |
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