LULU
Lululemon Athletica
$105.43
▼ 5.7%Updated Today 7:15 PM ET
▼ Down 51.1% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$13.26B
P/E
9.26x
Forward P/E (est.)
11.04x
ROE
31.3%
Revenue Growth
4.2%
EPS Growth
-16.1%
Profit Margin
13.0%
FCF Yield
9.1%
Debt / Equity
0x
ROIC
36.0%
Interest Coverage
—
Current Ratio
2.23x
Dividend Yield
—
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
1.9%
Rating Score
60/100
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what LULU's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. LULU trades near $105.43, below its 50-day average ($134.27) and 200-day average ($167.39). Price below both averages is a downtrend — momentum is against buyers for now.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 27 it is oversold — selling has been heavy and a bounce is possible.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. LULU's is $5.58 (~5.3% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month LULU found buyers near $109.36 (support) and sellers near $136.14 (resistance); its 52-week range is $109.36–$252.24. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 1.4× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) is a large-cap company in the Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $13.26B.
In its latest reported year it generated about $11.10B in revenue and $1.58B in net profit.
Our model rates LULU Favorable (60/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
4Y CAGR
15.4%
Revenue moved from $6.26B in 2022 to $11.10B in 2026, a 15.4% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year was roughly flat (4.2%) year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.
Gross Margin
56.6%
Operating Margin
19.9%
Net Margin
14.2%
ROE
31.3%
Lululemon Athletica keeps about 13.0% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 56.6% gross margin and 19.9% operating margin. Return on equity is 31.3% and return on invested capital about 36.0%. Margins are moderate — typical of a competitive but profitable business.
Total Debt
—
Net Debt
—
Net Debt / EBITDA
—
Debt / Equity
0x
Leverage: debt-to-equity is 0.0x, with a current ratio of 2.2x. That is a conservative balance sheet — a cushion in downturns.
Operating CF
$1.60B
Free Cash Flow
$921.67M
FCF Margin
8.3%
In the latest year Lululemon Athletica produced about $1.60B of operating cash flow and $921.67M of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 9.1% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.
P/E
9.26x
P/S
1.26x
P/B
4.1x
EV / EBITDA
4.74x
LULU trades at 9.3x trailing earnings (about 11.0x on estimated forward earnings), 1.3x sales, and 4.1x book value. Reverse-engineering today's price implies the market expects roughly 1.9% long-term free-cash-flow growth. That is an undemanding multiple — potentially cheap if the business is stable.
Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.
Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.
How LULU stacks up against its Consumer Discretionary peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Consumer Discretionary sector (48 S&P 500 companies), LULU ranks #15 of 48 by our overall rating. It trades at a discount versus the sector on earnings (9.3x P/E vs. 23.7x median) with a lower return on equity (31.3% vs. 39.2%) and slower revenue growth (4.2% vs. 6.2%).
P/E vs sector
9.3x
median 23.7x
ROE vs sector
31.3%
median 39.2%
Growth vs sector
4.2%
median 6.2%
Sector rank
#15
of 48 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Consumer Discretionary companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 48 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.
2030 price target (Base Case)
$87.20 – $156.96
vs. $105.43 today · expected CAGR -4% – 8%
| Metric | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $11.55B | $12.01B | $12.49B | $12.99B | $13.51B |
| Net income | $1.62B | $1.68B | $1.75B | $1.82B | $1.89B |
| EPS | $14.91 | $15.50 | $16.12 | $16.77 | $17.44 |
| Share price (low) | $74.54 | $77.52 | $80.62 | $83.84 | $87.20 |
| Share price (high) | $134.17 | $139.53 | $145.12 | $150.92 | $156.96 |
| CAGR (low–high) | -29% / 27% | -14% / 15% | -9% / 11% | -6% / 9% | -4% / 8% |
Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.
The case for LULU:
- Strong return on equity (31.3%) shows capital is put to work well.
- Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~9.1%) funds buybacks and dividends.
- A conservative balance sheet (debt/equity 0.0x) lowers risk.
- Our model's overall read is Favorable (60/100).
The case against LULU:
- Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: Lululemon Athletica is a large-cap consumer discretionary business growing at a mature pace, with solid profitability, and a sound balance sheet. It trades at 9.3x earnings, which our model scores Favorable (60/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.