Where it trades today
trading 2% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Demand sensitivity, pricing power, and how exposed the business is to macro slowdowns matter more than headline growth alone.
- LULU trades at 8.1x earnings versus 20.0x for the sector, which means the rerating case depends on proving the discount is too harsh.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 70.2%, above the sector norm of 26.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- LULU remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 56.6% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- LULU is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside consumer cyclical than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in consumer cyclical can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- There is little income cushion here, so total return depends mainly on price appreciation and execution staying on track.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for LULU come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Cyclical so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for LULU. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
What Lululemon Athletica does
lululemon athletica inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, distributes, and retails technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women and men under the lululemon brand in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Greece, and internationally. It offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for athletic activities, such as yoga, running, training, and other activities. The company also provides fitness-inspired accessories. It sells its products through company-operated stores; seasonal stores, pop-ups, university campus retailers, and yoga and fitness studios; outlets; Like New, a re-commerce program; and its e-commerce website. The company was…
What analysts expect
LULU carries a hold consensus from 27 analysts, with an average price target of $105.65 versus $98.06 today (+7.7%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
LULU generated $11.09B in trailing revenue (-4.3% year over year), with a 12.8% net margin, and $1.15B of free cash flow, against $751.39M of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11.10B | $6.28B | $2.21B | $1.58B | $13.27 | $921.67M |
| 2025 | $10.59B | $6.27B | $2.51B | $1.81B | $14.67 | $1.58B |
| 2024 | $9.62B | $5.61B | $2.21B | $1.55B | $12.23 | $1.64B |
| 2023 | $8.11B | $4.49B | $1.73B | $854.80M | $6.70 | $327.81M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer cyclical
Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.
The companies it competes with
LULU beside the consumer cyclical names it is usually measured against.
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$253.71$2.74TWhat the chart is saying
Lululemon Athletica trades at $98.06, 56.6% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.86, it shows about average sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is LULU a good buy right now?
Lululemon Athletica trades at 8.1x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is Very High based on 70.2% volatility.
Does LULU pay dividends?
Lululemon Athletica does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.
How volatile is LULU?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 70.2% and beta of 0.86, LULU is classified as Very High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for LULU?
The average analyst price target for Lululemon Athletica (LULU) is $105.65 based on 27 analyst estimates, about 7.7% above the current price of $98.06. The published range runs from $44.00 to $255.00.
How much revenue does LULU generate?
Lululemon Athletica reported $11.09B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at -4.3% year over year. Net margin sits at 12.8%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.