Lululemon athletica inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

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lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended on May 3, 2026. Meghan Frank, Interim Co-CEO and Chief Financial Officer, stated: "We experienced a solid start to 2026 as our teams executed with speed, agility, and discipline. Our work to drive improvements in North America resulted in some positive signals in the quarter, including a sequential improvement in full-price sales. More recently, we have been navigating headwinds that have led us to adjust our outlook for the full year. We have assessed the business and are taking additional actions to reposition where needed and further strengthen our product engine. We remain confident in our path forward." André Maestrini, Interim Co-CEO, President, and Chief Commercial Officer, stated: "During the quarter, we continued to grow our lululemon community as we entered new markets and elevated our product, brand, and guest experiences around the world. This work included delivering successful product capsules and activations across train, tennis, and run, as well as implementing enhancements across our store fleet and digital channels that we will build upon in the months ahead. We recognize that we have more work to do, and our teams remain focused on our priorities as we continue our efforts to reignite growth and realize lululemon's full potential." For the first quarter of 2026, compared to the first quarter of 2025: Net revenue increased 4% to $2.5 billion, or increased 2% on a constant dollar basis. Americas net revenue decreased 3%, or 4% on a constant dollar basis. International net revenue increased 22%, or 16% on a constant dollar basis. Comparable sales increased 1%, or decreased 2% on a constant dollar basis. Americas comparable sales decreased 5%, or 6% on a constant dollar basis. International comparable sales increased 13%, or 8% on a constant dollar basis. Gross profit decreased 3% to $1.3 billion and gross margin decreased 410 basis points to 54.2%. Income from operations decreased 37% to $276.9 million and operating margin decreased 730 basis points to 11.2%. The effective income tax rate for the first quarter of 2026 was 31.8% compared to 30.2% for the first quarter of 2025. Diluted earnings per share were $1.69 compared to $2.60 in the first quarter of 2025. The Company repurchased 2.2 million of its shares for a cost of $358.3 million. The Company opened five net new company-operated stores during the first quarter, ending with 816 stores. Balance Sheet Highlights The Company ended the first quarter of 2026 with $1.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents and it had $593.6 million of available capacity under its committed revolving credit facility. Inventories at the end of the first quarter of 2026 increased by 2% to $1.7 billion compared to the end of the first quarter of 2025. On a unit basis, inventories decreased 4%. 2026 Outlook For the second quarter of 2026, the Company expects net revenue to be in the range of $2.450 billion to $2.475 billion, representing a decline of 3% to 2%. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $1.76 to $1.81 for the quarter. This assumes a tax rate of approximately 30%. For 2026, the Company now expects net revenue to be in the range of $11.000 billion to $11.150 billion, representing a decline of 1% to 0%. Diluted earnings per share are now expected to be in the range of $10.95 to $11.15 for the year. This assumes a tax rate of approximately 30%. The guidance does not reflect any potential IEEPA tariff refunds or future repurchases of the Company's shares. The guidance and outlook forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on management's expectations as of the date of this press release and do not incorporate future unknown impacts, including tariffs and macroeconomic trends. The Company undertakes no duty to update or to continue to provide information with respect to any forward-looking statements or risk factors, whether as a result of new information or future events or circumstances or otherwise. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, including those stated below. Conference Call Information A conference call to discuss first quarter results is scheduled for today, June 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. Those interested in participating in the call are invited to dial 1-833-752-3550 or 1-647-846-8290, if calling internationally, approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online at: https://corporate.lululemon.com/investors/news-and-events/events-and-presentations . A replay will be made available online approximately two hours following the live call for a period of 30 days. About lululemon athletica inc. lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is a technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories company for yoga, running, training, and most other activities, creating transformational products and experiences that build meaningful connections, unlocking greater possibility and wellbeing for all. Setting the bar in innovation of fabrics and functional designs, lululemon works with yogis and athletes in local communities around the world for continuous research and product feedback. For more information, visit lululemon.com . Non-GAAP Financial Measures We report certain financial metrics on a constant dollar basis, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. A constant dollar basis assumes the average foreign currency exchange rates for the period remained constant with the average foreign currency exchange rates for the same period of the prior year. The Company provides constant dollar changes in its results to help investors understand the underlying performance of net revenue excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Management uses constant currency metrics internally when reviewing and assessing financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided in addition to, and not a substitute for, the corresponding financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section captioned "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" included in the accompanying financial tables, which includes more detail on the GAAP financial measure that is most directly comparable to each non-GAAP financial measure, and the related reconciliations between these financial measures. The Company's non-GAAP financial measures may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be directly comparable to, similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Forward-Looking Statements: This press release includes estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company's business plans, objectives, and expected operating results that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In many cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "outlook," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements also include the Company's guidance and outlook statements. These statements are based on management's current expectations but they involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation: the Company's ability to maintain its brand value and reputation; its highly competitive market and increasing competition; its ability to anticipate consumer preferences and successfully develop and introduce new, innovative and differentiated products; the acceptability of its products to guests; increasing costs and decreasing selling prices; its ability to accurately forecast guest demand for its products; its ability to expand in light of its limited operating experience and limited brand recognition in new international markets and new product categories; its ability to attract, manage, and retain highly qualified individuals; its ability to manage its growth and the increased complexity of its business effectively; changes in consumer shopping preferences and shifts in distribution channels; its leasing of retail and distribution space; seasonality; changes to U.S. tariff and customs policy, including the elimination of the de minimis exemption; macroeconomic volatility, inflationary pressures, and shifts in consumer sentiment; global political and economic instability, including geopolitical conflicts and political polarization; trade restrictions, tariffs, and customs changes; its ability to comply with trade and other regulations; changes in tax laws, transfer pricing, or unanticipated tax liabilities; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; global or regional public health crises; disruptions of its supply chain; its reliance on a relatively small number of vendors to supply and manufacture a significant portion of its products; suppliers or manufacturers not complying with its Vendor Code of Ethics or applicable laws; fluctuating costs of raw materials and the cost of producing its products; its ability to deliver its products to the market and to meet guest expectations if it has problems with its distribution system; its ability to safeguard against security breaches with respect to its technology systems; its compliance with privacy and data protection laws; any material disruption of its technology systems; its ability to have technology-based systems for its e-commerce business function effectively; imitation by its competitors; its ability to protect its intellectual property rights; conflicting trademarks and patents and the prevention of sale of certain products; actions by stockholders, activists, or consumers; its exposure to various types of litigation; climate change and related pressures; heightened scrutiny and legal risks from competing pressures regarding ESG; and other risks and uncertainties set out in filings made from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov , including, without limitation, its most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements contained herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.   lululemon athletica inc.   The fiscal year ending January 31, 2027 is referred to as "2026" and the fiscal year ended February 1, 2026 is referred to as "2025".   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Unaudited; Expressed in thousands, except per share amounts       First Quarter       2026       2025   Net revenue   $ 2,471,603     $ 2,370,660   Costs of goods sold     1,132,785       987,534   Gross profit     1,338,818       1,383,126   As a percentage of net revenue     54.2 %     58.3 % Selling, general and administrative expenses     1,059,988       942,871   As a percentage of net revenue     42.9 %     39.8 % Amortization of intangible assets     1,884       1,630   Income from operations     276,946       438,625   As a percentage of net revenue     11.2 %     18.5 % Other income (expense), net     9,131       11,786   Income before income tax expense     286,077       450,411   Income tax expense     91,029       135,839   Net income   $ 195,048     $ 314,572             Basic earnings per share   $ 1.69     $ 2.61   Diluted earnings per share   $ 1.69     $ 2.60   Basic weighted-average shares outstanding     115,414       120,632   Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding     115,482       120,843     lululemon athletica inc.   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Unaudited; Expressed in thousands       May 3, 2026   February 1, 2026   May 4, 2025 ASSETS             Current assets             Cash and cash equivalents   $ 1,514,729   $ 1,807,202   $ 1,325,272 Inventories     1,687,088     1,700,753     1,652,091 Prepaid and receivable income taxes     422,167     352,469     230,280 Other current assets     370,591     402,277     374,874 Total current assets     3,994,575     4,262,701     3,582,517 Property and equipment, net     2,045,719     2,033,720     1,846,609 Right-of-use lease assets     1,948,704     1,630,181     1,549,401 Goodwill and intangible assets, net     189,357     191,194     178,001 Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets     353,086     338,947     274,015 Total assets   $ 8,531,441   $ 8,456,743   $ 7,430,543 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY             Current liabilities             Accounts payable   $ 294,323   $ 331,421   $ 303,975 Accrued liabilities and other     586,317     662,982     506,996 Accrued compensation and related expenses     172,395     187,887     144,222 Current lease liabilities     357,204     298,724     281,837 Current income taxes payable     50,130     43,948     31,276 Unredeemed gift card liability     296,361     316,632     271,076 Other current liabilities     37,586     45,954     33,003 Total current liabilities     1,794,316     1,887,548     1,572,385 Non-current lease liabilities     1,778,804     1,499,717     1,424,945 Deferred income tax liability     75,251     52,278     98,189 Other non-current liabilities     57,469     55,360     45,454 Stockholders' equity     4,825,601     4,961,840     4,289,570 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 8,531,441   $ 8,456,743   $ 7,430,543   lululemon athletica inc.   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Unaudited; Expressed in thousands       First Quarter       2026       2025   Cash flows from operating activities         Net income   $ 195,048     $ 314,572   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities     19,392       (433,526 ) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     214,440       (118,954 ) Net cash used in investing activities     (138,850 )     (106,842 ) Net cash used in financing activities     (378,525 )     (467,974 ) Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents     10,462       34,706   Decrease in cash and cash equivalents     (292,473 )     (659,064 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period     1,807,202       1,984,336   Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 1,514,729     $ 1,325,272     lululemon athletica inc.   Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Unaudited   Constant dollar changes   The below changes show the change compared to the corresponding period in the prior year.       First Quarter 2026 Net Revenue   Change   Foreign exchange   Change in constant dollars United States   (4 )%   — %   (4 )% Canada   (3 )   (3 )   (6 )               Americas   (3 )   (1 )   (4 )               China Mainland   30     (7 )   23   Rest of World   13     (4 )   9   Total international   22     (6 )   16                 Total   4 %   (2 )%   2 %     First Quarter 2026 Comparable Sales (1)   Change   Foreign exchange   Change in constant dollars Americas   (5 )%   (1 )%   (6 )%               China Mainland   20     (7 )   13   Rest of World   5     (4 )   1   Total international   13     (5 )   8                 Total   1 %   (3 )%   (2 )% __________ (1) Comparable sales includes comparable company-operated store and e-commerce net revenue. Comparable company-operated stores have been open for at least 12 full fiscal months, or open for at least 12 full fiscal months after being significantly expanded. Comparable company-operated stores exclude stores which have been temporarily relocated for renovations or have been temporarily closed.   lululemon athletica inc.   Company-operated Store Count and Square Footage (1) Square footage expressed in thousands       Number of Stores Open at the Beginning of the Quarter   Number of Stores Opened During the Quarter   Number of Stores Closed During the Quarter   Number of Stores Open at the End of the Quarter 2 nd Quarter 2025   770   15   1   784 3 rd Quarter 2025   784   14   2   796 4 th Quarter 2025   796   18   3   811 1 st Quarter 2026   811   11   6   816     Total Gross Square Feet at the Beginning of the Quarter   Gross Square Feet Added During the Quarter (2)   Gross Square Feet Lost During the Quarter (2)   Total Gross Square Feet at the End of the Quarter 2 nd Quarter 2025   3,415   99   3   3,511 3 rd Quarter 2025   3,511   128   9   3,630 4 th Quarter 2025   3,630   116   10   3,736 1 st Quarter 2026   3,736   66   14   3,788 __________ (1) Company-operated store count and square footage summary excludes retail locations operated by third parties under license and supply arrangements. (2) Gross square feet added/lost during the quarter includes net square foot additions for company-operated stores which have been renovated or relocated in the quarter.   View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260604071504/en/

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