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Lululemon Reports Strong Q1, Raises Full-Year Guidance

The activewear retailer sees growth in international markets and plans to expand its men's and e-commerce segments.

Street scene outside the new Lululemon store in Covent Garden on May 6, 2024 in London, United Kingdom.
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Shoppers inside a Lululemon store in Bukit Bintang area in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.
A Lululemon store in New York, US, on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Lululemon Athletica Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on March 21.

Overview

  • Lululemon's Q1 revenue increased by 10%, reaching $2.21 billion, beating Wall Street estimates.
  • Net income rose to $321 million, with earnings per share of $2.54 surpassing expectations.
  • The company authorized a $1 billion increase to its stock buyback program, reflecting confidence in future growth.
  • Challenges persist in the U.S. market, but improvements in product assortment and inventory are expected in the second half of the year.
  • International sales, particularly in China, showed significant growth, helping to offset slower performance in North America.