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Lululemon Shares Plunge as It Cuts Full-Year Guidance Despite Q1 Beat

It lowered its annual earnings forecast following first-quarter revenue and profit that outpaced Wall Street estimates.

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Overview

  • Lululemon posted $2.37 billion in first-quarter revenue, up 7.3% year over year, and delivered $2.60 in earnings per share, surpassing analyst expectations.
  • The company trimmed its full-year EPS outlook to a range of $14.58–$14.78 from prior guidance of $14.95–$15.15, citing a dynamic macroenvironment.
  • Shares tumbled about 20% in after-hours trading as investors reacted to the reduced profit forecast.
  • CEO Calvin McDonald warned that U.S. consumers are increasingly cautious and deliberate in their purchasing decisions.
  • International net revenue rose 19% with comparable sales up 6% while Americas comparable sales declined 2%.