Lululemon Athletica Stock News

Vuori reached a $5.5 billion valuation after an investment round led by General Atlantic and Stripes. Private equity's interest in the athleisure company comes at a time when many investors are fleeing the consumer sector, indicating Vuori's profitable business model is setting it apart from competitors.

Explore the exciting world of Lululemon Athletica (LULU 0.22%) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!

For Lululemon, the third quarter of 2024 marked an interesting contrast in its performance across different regions. While the company saw impressive global growth, especially in international markets, its U.S. performance has raised concerns.

Lululemon Athletica (LULU 0.59%) has risen up the ranks and successfully carved out a niche in the competitive apparel sector. Its shares have been a big winner, climbing 672% in the past decade (as of Dec. 12), a gain that beats the broad S&P 500.

Lululemon Athletica (LULU 0.59%) has not had a good year, to say the least. While the S&P 500 has climbed 27% in 2024 (as of Dec. 12), the premium athleisure brand has seen its shares head in the opposite direction.

It's not easy to find compelling values on the stock market in normal times -- and these are anything but normal times. The S&P 500 is on track to finish its second consecutive year of 20%-plus gains, ensuring that most popular stocks are already trading near all-time highs.

MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis.

Lululemon's stock has declined nearly 20% YTD due to overvaluation concerns and poor financial growth, despite better-than-expected Q3 earnings. The company's earnings quality is questionable, with significant investments in working capital and increased cash conversion cycles, affecting operating cash flows. Rising inventory levels, potential gross margin pressures, and increased competition f...