lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) Earnings History

lululemon athletica inc. - Q4 FY2025 EarningsBeat

Filed at: Mar 17, 2026, 4:12 PM EDT|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Lululemon reported mixed results for Q4 FY2025, with modest revenue growth driven by its international segment, while the Americas region saw a decline. Profitability metrics, including gross and operating margins, experienced significant compression year-over-year, impacting diluted EPS.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

  • •

    Fourth quarter net revenue increased 1% to $3.6 billion, exceeding expectations.

    positive
  • •

    International net revenue increased 17% (14% on a constant dollar basis) in Q4 FY2025.

    positive
  • •

    Full year net revenue increased 5% to $11.1 billion.

    positive
  • •

    The company repurchased shares for $269.1 million in Q4 and $1.2 billion for the full year.

    neutral

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Gross profit decreased 8% to $2.0 billion and gross margin decreased 550 basis points to 54.9% in Q4 FY2025.

    negative
  • •

    Income from operations decreased 22% to $812.3 million and operating margin decreased 660 basis points to 22.3% in Q4 FY2025.

    negative
  • •

    Americas net revenue decreased 4% (5% on a constant dollar basis) in Q4 FY2025.

    negative
  • •

    Americas comparable sales decreased 1% (2% on a constant dollar basis) in Q4 FY2025.

    negative
  • •

    Inventories at the end of 2025 increased by 18% to $1.7 billion, while on a unit basis, inventories increased 6%.

    attention
  • •

    Full year diluted EPS were $13.26 compared to $14.64 in the prior year.

    negative

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$3.60B
+1.0%
Prior year: $3.61B
Annual (YTD)
$11.10B
N/A
Prior year: $10.59B
Net Income
Quarterly
$586.87M
-21.6%
Prior year: $748.40M
Annual (YTD)
$1.58B
N/A
Prior year: $1.81B
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$5.01
-18.4%
Prior year: $6.14
Operating Income
Quarterly
$812.29M
N/A
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
N/A
N/A

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Gross Margin
Current Quarter
54.9%
Prior Year
60.4%
YoY Change
-550 bps
Operating Margin
Current Quarter
22.3%
Prior Year
28.9%
YoY Change
-660 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
16.1%
Prior Year
20.7%
YoY Change
-460 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q4 FY2025 2025

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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Americas(1 segment)
0.0%
N/A
CC: -5.0%
International(2 segments)
0.0%
N/A
CC: +14.0%

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% TotalCC
Americas
N/A———-5.0%
International
N/A———+14.0%
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%—

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers. Constant currency (CC) removes FX impact for like-for-like comparison.

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

FY2026

revenue
$11350000.0B—$11500000.0B
Mid-point: $11425000.0B
"2% to 4% growth"
EPS
$12.10—$12.30
Mid-point: $12.20

Q1 2026

revenue
$2400000.0B—$2430000.0B
Mid-point: $2415000.0B
"1% to 3% growth"
EPS
$1.63—$1.68
Mid-point: $1.65

Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Focused on executing on our action plan, offering new and differentiated products to our guests, and elevating their experiences with lululemon.

— lululemon athletica inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Driving improvement in our full-price sales over the course of 2026 is also a key priority, particularly in North America, and will enable us to enhance our brand health and deliver long-term growth and value creation for shareholders.

— lululemon athletica inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Throughout 2025, we reported double-digit revenue growth in our international business and are taking action to incorporate learnings from across our regions to drive forward our strategies.

— lululemon athletica inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Stores
811
stores

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.

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