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About: Lululemon Athletica designs, distributes, and markets athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and girls. Lululemon offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for both leisure and athletic activities such as yoga and running. The company also sells fitness accessories, such as bags, yoga mats, and equipment. Lululemon sells its products through more than 700 company-owned stores in about 20 countries, e-commerce, outlets, and wholesale accounts. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Employees: 38,000
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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 16 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
150% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q2] → 10 (+6) [Q3]
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,054 [Q2] → 1,047 (-7) [Q3]
3% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 380 | Existing positions reduced: 392
5% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 146 | Existing positions closed: 153
8% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $2.26B | Put options by funds: $2.47B
9.09% less ownership
Funds ownership: 92.37% [Q2] → 83.29% (-9.09%) [Q3]
16% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $31.9B [Q2] → $26.9B (-$5.09B) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
16 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$302
20%
downside
Avg. target
$392
3%
upside
High target
$440
16%
upside
16 analyst ratings
10 positive
63%
6 neutral
38%
0 negative
0%
Deutsche Bank Krisztina Katai 75% 1-year accuracy 15 / 20 met price target | 4%upside $396 | Hold Maintained | 9 Dec 2024 |
Citigroup Paul Lejuez 81% 1-year accuracy 26 / 32 met price target | 0%upside $380 | Neutral Maintained | 6 Dec 2024 |
Barclays Adrienne Yih 49% 1-year accuracy 46 / 94 met price target | 0%downside $378 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 6 Dec 2024 |
Morgan Stanley Alexandra Steiger 58% 1-year accuracy 11 / 19 met price target | 9%upside $414 | Overweight Maintained | 6 Dec 2024 |
BMO Capital Simeon Siegel 81% 1-year accuracy 17 / 21 met price target | 20%downside $302 | Market Perform Maintained | 6 Dec 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 72 articles about LULU published over the past 30 days
Positive
Schwab Network
22 hours ago
AMZN & LULU Top Picks for "Bumpier" but "Upbeat" 2025
Amazon (AMZN) is a name Lisa Schreiber believes investors should hold in 2025, noting the company's expansive ecommerce reach and diverse AWS cloud service. She adds Lululemon (LULU) had a tough 2024, though its optimistic outlook will favor the company long-term.
Positive
CNBC
2 days ago
How Vuori reached a $5.5 billion valuation by taking share from Lululemon
Vuori reached a $5.5 billion valuation after an investment round led by General Atlantic and Stripes. Private equity's interest in the athleisure company comes at a time when many investors are fleeing the consumer sector, indicating Vuori's profitable business model is setting it apart from competitors.
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
Lululemon's Market Leadership: Key Insights for Investors Amid Competitive Pressures
Explore the exciting world of Lululemon Athletica (LULU 0.22%) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!
Negative
PYMNTS
4 days ago
Lululemon Faces Challenges in Domestic Market Despite Global Success
For Lululemon, the third quarter of 2024 marked an interesting contrast in its performance across different regions. While the company saw impressive global growth, especially in international markets, its U.S. performance has raised concerns.
Positive
The Motley Fool
5 days ago
3 Must-Know Facts About Lululemon Before Buying the Stock
Lululemon Athletica (LULU 0.59%) has risen up the ranks and successfully carved out a niche in the competitive apparel sector. Its shares have been a big winner, climbing 672% in the past decade (as of Dec. 12), a gain that beats the broad S&P 500.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
6 days ago
Can Lululemon Stock Reach $500 in 2025?
Lululemon Athletica (LULU 0.59%) has not had a good year, to say the least. While the S&P 500 has climbed 27% in 2024 (as of Dec. 12), the premium athleisure brand has seen its shares head in the opposite direction.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Have $500? 2 Absurdly Cheap Stocks Long-Term Investors Should Buy Now
It's not easy to find compelling values on the stock market in normal times -- and these are anything but normal times. The S&P 500 is on track to finish its second consecutive year of 20%-plus gains, ensuring that most popular stocks are already trading near all-time highs.
Positive
MarketBeat
1 week ago
3 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Ready for a Comeback in 2025
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Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Lululemon Athletica: Lower Growth Warrants Lower Multiples
Lululemon's stock has declined nearly 20% YTD due to overvaluation concerns and poor financial growth, despite better-than-expected Q3 earnings. The company's earnings quality is questionable, with significant investments in working capital and increased cash conversion cycles, affecting operating cash flows. Rising inventory levels, potential gross margin pressures, and increased competition from brands like Alo Yoga and Vuori pose significant headwinds.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Investors Heavily Search lululemon athletica inc. (LULU): Here is What You Need to Know
Lululemon (LULU) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
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