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Lululemon Athletica Inc.
LULU - NASDAQ - $131.18 (as of ) ▼ -1.80%
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Earnings Thu 4 Jun
Note: this preview was published before the 2026-06-04 earnings report. Results have since been released — verify against the latest filings.

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) Q1 FY26 earnings preview — archived, published May 9, 2026

The median of 1 price targets is $210[FMP target], stock is $131, +60.1% vs the analyst consensus median. Q4 FY25 EPS $5.01 vs $4.79 estimate: beat (+4.6%)[FMP earnings]. Stock move on D+1: +3.8%.

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Quick Take - in 40 seconds ·
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Council 4/6 - Historical V1 score 50

A — FMP rating [FMP ratings]. Form 4: unavailable[FMP Form 4].

Quick Answer

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) Q1 consensus: revenue $2.4B[FMP est], EPS $1.69[FMP est]. 8 consecutive quarters of beat[FMP earnings].

$1.69 EPS Estimate Last year $2.60 - -35% YoY
8 Beat Streak Expectations beaten consecutively for the last 8 quarters

Q4 FY25 EPS $5.01 vs $4.79 estimate: beat (+4.6%)[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: +3.8%[FMP D+1].

Watchlist

6 metrics stand out this quarter.

2026 Investor Focus

Full Price Sales Growth

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Lululemon aims to return to full-price sales growth in North America, with improvements seen in Q1.

"Looking at 2026, a primary goal in the North America is returning the business to healthier levels of full-price sales after seeing a higher markdown penetration in 2025. We are already seeing better full-price sell-through in Q1 relative to Q4, and we are targeting further improvement as we move through the year, driven by increased product newness, innovation and operating discipline."

- Andre Maestrini, interim Co-CEO, President and Chief Commercial Officer - Q4 FY25 Earnings Call - March 17, 2026
$11.35 billion Expectation / Guide

Fy26 Revenue Guidance

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Lululemon expects revenue for fiscal year 2026 to be in the range of $11.35 billion to $11.5 billion, representing growth of 2% to 4% relative to 2025.

"We expect revenue to be in the range of $11.35 billion to $11.5 billion, representing growth of 2% to 4% relative to 2025."

- Meghan Frank, interim Co-CEO and CFO - Q4 FY25 Earnings Call - March 17, 2026
3 Investor Focus

North America Growth Strategies

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Lululemon is implementing strategies to unlock growth in North America, focusing on full-price business, enhancing guest experience, and increasing new style penetration.

"So let me speak to 3 of the strategies we are implementing to unlock growth in the region. First, as Meghan mentioned, we are focused on the growth of our full-price business. Second, we're enhancing the guest experience, both in-store and online. And third, we are increasing new style penetration across our assortment."

- Andre Maestrini, interim Co-CEO, President and Chief Commercial Officer - Q4 FY25 Earnings Call - March 17, 2026
$725 million Expectation / Guide

Capex Outlook Fy26

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Lululemon expects capital expenditures for fiscal year 2026 to be approximately $725 million to $745 million.

"Finally, for the full year, we expect capital expenditures to be approximately $725 million to $745 million."

- Meghan Frank, interim Co-CEO and CFO - Q4 FY25 Earnings Call - March 17, 2026
Q4 Risk Indicator

China Mainland Growth

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Lululemon is seeing strong growth in China Mainland, with particular success in outerwear and loungewear categories.

"In China Mainland, our guests responding well to our product assortment in Q4 with outerwear and lounge being standout categories."

- Andre Maestrini, interim Co-CEO, President and Chief Commercial Officer - Q4 FY25 Earnings Call - March 17, 2026
90 Investor Focus

Tariff Impact Mitigation

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Lululemon is implementing initiatives to mitigate the gross impact of tariffs in 2026, expecting to offset almost all of it.

"We expect markdowns for the full year to improve modestly and tariffs to have a gross impact of 90 basis points, of which we expect to be able to offset almost all of it."

- Meghan Frank, interim Co-CEO and CFO - Q4 FY25 Earnings Call - March 17, 2026

Stock Expert AI - Methodology

Do our scoring pillars, 6 perspectives, and Munger lens point in the same direction?

Council Score 4 / 6 Bullish

6 investor frameworks. 4 bullish (Ray Dalio, Klarman, Buffett, Munger), 1 bearish (Ken Griffin), 1 neutral (Jim Simons).

How is it calculated? ->
Ray Dalio macro - target upside +60.1%
Ken Griffin flow - 50d MA below
Jim Simons quant - RSI 32
Klarman value - target upside +60.1%
Buffett quality - ROE score 5/5
Munger valuation - target upside +60.1%
Munger's Mindset character & balance sheet lens
Undervalued

Quality business, discounted price.

How is it calculated? ->
Financial HealthStrong
Margin of SafetyStrong
Interest CoverageAdequate
ROIC vs WACCHealthy
Technical Levels - Pre-earnings positioning

What levels is the stock being tested at?

RSI(14)
31.8 RSI 31.8 weak momentum, 50d below
MACD
-16.20 price below 50d - resistance dominant
50d MA
$157 stock 16.2% below - short-term resistance
200d MA
$178 stock 26.5% below - long-term pressure
Volume (10d)
-35% decrease - low participation
Resistance
$210
Analyst median target - upgrade trigger if broken
Current
$131
Pre-earnings position
Support
$152
Invalidation - close below this is a technical breakdown
Pattern
Range
$152-$210 band - earnings breakout/breakdown trigger

Past Performance

4 quarters shown.

BEAT
Q1 FY25
$2.60 vs $2.58 est · Next-day price move: -19.8%
BEAT
Q2 FY25
$3.10 vs $2.91 est · Next-day price move: -18.6%
BEAT
Q3 FY25
$2.59 vs $2.22 est · Next-day price move: +9.6%
BEAT
Q4 FY25
$5.01 vs $4.79 est · Next-day price move: +3.8%

Q4 FY25 (March 17, 2026) EPS $5.01 vs $4.79 estimate: beat (+4.6%)[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: +3.8%[FMP D+1].

Three scenarios: what could happen?

EPS < $1.64 (no guidance)

Q4 FY25 EPS $5.01 vs $4.79 estimate: beat (+4.6%)[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: +3.8%[FMP].

Backlog concentration

No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q4 earnings call.

CapEx shock

Q4 CapEx $183.2M[FMP cashflow]. Q4 op margin 22.1%[FMP op margin] - this level in Q4 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk.

Framework - Position discipline

After the data arrives: 3 scenarios, 3 windows

Not advice - a structural framework for earnings night. Decision discipline is yours.

Scenario A - Beat
Q1 EPS > $1.69 + CapEx discipline
Threshold: EPS > $1.69[FMP est].
Target: Break above median target $210[FMP target]; high target $250[FMP] upper bound.
Scenario B - In-Line
EPS approx $1.69 + CapEx < $183.2M
Threshold: EPS approx $1.69[FMP est], Q4 CapEx < $183.2M[FMP].
Target: Consolidation in the band between current $131[FMP] and median $210[FMP].
Scenario C - Miss
EPS < $1.64 or CapEx >= $183.2M
Threshold: EPS < $1.64[FMP estx0.97].
Current price $131 — below SMA200 $178 [FMP].

Market Outlook

What do analysts say? 1 price targets · 33 ratings

Wall Street Consensus
$210
12-month median target price (+60.1% gap to the analyst consensus median)
3
BUY
29
HOLD
1
SELL
Risk Management
$152
Invalidation level - critical support threshold
$157 - 50-day MA (below, -16.2%)
$178 - 200-day MA (below, -26.5%)
IV Crush risk (sudden drop in inflated option premiums before earnings): Option premiums are inflated before earnings.
Verdict - LULU Q1 FY26
A

You read it in 5 minutes. When the numbers come out on Thursday evening - you know what you're looking at.

Data arrives at night. The framework is ready now.

Data arrives on Thursday evening. The framework is ready on this page: Q1 EPS threshold $1.69[FMP], CapEx threshold "below $183.2M". Two anchors, three scenarios.

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Calendar

Catalyst Calendar - 90-day forward look

Jun 4, 2026EARNINGSQ1 FY26 results (after market close) + earnings call
Jun 5, 2026PRICEFirst trading day after earnings - 200dMA test + IV crush
Jun 10, 2026 – Jun 15, 2026FILING10-Q due within 40–45 days of quarter end (by Jun 10, 2026 – Jun 15, 2026); the exact deadline depends on filer status
~Sep 4, 2026EARNINGSQ2 FY26 (next quarter, date not yet scheduled in FMP)

DATA GAP: Events not in the FMP /stable/calendar feed - Investor day, analyst day, product launches, regulatory dates. These require company IR page scraping or manual calendar entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the LULU Q1 FY26 earnings preview cover?

This Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) Q1 FY26 earnings preview covers the analyst consensus, key catalysts, and what to watch on the earnings call.

What should investors watch for in LULU Q1 FY26 earnings?

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU): Consensus EPS, revenue guidance, segment growth rates, and the tone of management commentary — the full breakdown with sources is on this page.

Where do the numbers on this page come from?

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU): Figures are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) fundamentals and consensus data plus official earnings-call transcripts; derived metrics are labeled with their source next to each figure.

Is this a buy or sell recommendation?

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU): No. This page is educational research, not investment advice. It summarizes analyst consensus and company data; consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.

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