Lululemon Stock Plummets 15% Following Weak 2025 Guidance
Despite exceeding Q4 2024 earnings expectations, the company’s forecast for slower growth, inflation pressures, and tariff concerns has rattled investors.
- Lululemon reported Q4 2024 revenue of $3.61 billion and earnings per share of $6.14, both surpassing analyst expectations.
- The company’s fiscal 2025 guidance disappointed, with projected revenue of $11.15 billion to $11.30 billion and EPS of $14.95 to $15.15, below Wall Street estimates.
- Shares dropped 15%, marking one of Lululemon’s worst trading days in years, as investors reacted to concerns over slowing North American growth and competitive pressures.
- CEO Calvin McDonald highlighted inflation, economic uncertainty, and U.S. tariffs as key factors impacting consumer spending and store traffic in the U.S.
- International sales surged 20% in Q4, and Lululemon plans further global expansion with new stores in Europe, including Italy and Denmark, as part of its long-term growth strategy.