lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) – What Are Analysts Thinking About This Stock?

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) has earned a consensus rating of “Reduce” from the thirty-one research firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, twenty-three have given a hold rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month target price among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $105.92.

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on LULU. Citigroup cut their target price on lululemon athletica from $130.00 to $117.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, September 9th. Wolfe Research began coverage on lululemon athletica in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. They issued an “underperform” rating and a $75.00 price target on the stock. UBS Group dropped their price objective on lululemon athletica from $120.00 to $106.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, September 4th. BNP Paribas Exane cut their price objective on lululemon athletica from $88.00 to $44.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, September 4th. Finally, Truist Financial reiterated a “sell” rating and issued a $82.00 price objective (down from $94.00) on shares of lululemon athletica in a research report on Friday, September 4th.

lululemon athletica Price Performance

NASDAQ:LULU opened at $107.45 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $12.45 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.80, a PEG ratio of 2.63 and a beta of 0.84. lululemon athletica has a 1 year low of $90.38 and a 1 year high of $225.98. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $101.59 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $131.02.

lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, September 3rd. The apparel retailer reported $2.92 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.79 by $1.13. The firm had revenue of $2.42 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.46 billion. lululemon athletica had a return on equity of 27.69% and a net margin of 12.78%. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 4.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $3.10 EPS. lululemon athletica has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.480-9.730 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.930-0.980 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that lululemon athletica will post 9.55 EPS for the current year.

More lululemon athletica News

Here’s some of the latest news about LULU:

• Neutral Sentiment: Lululemon is introducing shorts made with enzymatically recycled polyester in a limited Australia and New Zealand launch. The initiative advances its sustainability and sourcing plans, but the initial rollout is geographically limited. Article: Lululemon Brings Enzymatically Recycled Polyester to Running Shorts
• Neutral Sentiment: Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage with a Neutral rating and a $121 price target, above the recent share price. The target suggests potential upside, but the rating indicates the analyst is not yet making a bullish call. Article: Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms publicized a securities class action and a January 4, 2027 lead-plaintiff deadline. The complaint alleges Lululemon misrepresented store and digital traffic, product demand, and the strength of its growth during March 18–September 3, 2026. These are allegations, not findings, but the litigation adds uncertainty and reputational risk. Article: Securities Lawsuit Deadline Notice

Hedge Funds Weigh In On lululemon athletica

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in LULU. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in shares of lululemon athletica during the 2nd quarter valued at $1,010,565,000. Flossbach Von Storch SE acquired a new stake in shares of lululemon athletica during the second quarter worth approximately $207,392,000. Legal & General Group Plc acquired a new stake in shares of lululemon athletica during the second quarter worth approximately $100,660,000. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC bought a new stake in shares of lululemon athletica in the second quarter worth $82,551,000. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG bought a new stake in shares of lululemon athletica in the second quarter worth $80,580,000. 85.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

lululemon athletica Company Profile

lululemon athletica inc. is a Canadian athletic apparel and lifestyle company founded in Vancouver in 1998. It designs and sells technical clothing and accessories for activities including yoga, running, training and other forms of exercise, as well as everyday wear. Its product range includes apparel for women and men, footwear, bags and other fitness-related accessories. The company sells through its own retail stores and e-commerce channels, serving customers in North America and international markets. lululemon also supports fitness and wellness communities through events and other local initiatives, extending its brand beyond its products and retail operations.