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Lululemon Athletica — Mar 17, 2026 release

Fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter results · 8-K Item 2.02 · Exhibit 99.1 · 0001397187-26-000019
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Diluted earnings per share
“$12.10 to $12.30”
Period
FY2026
Measure
GAAP-tied
Source
Prose
All guidance in this release · 6
Net revenue for Q1 FY2026
“$2.400 billion to $2.430 billion, representing growth of 1% to 3%”
Diluted earnings per share for Q1 FY2026
“$1.63 to $1.68”
Tax rate for Q1 FY2026
“approximately 31.5%”
Net revenue for FY2026
“$11.350 billion to $11.500 billion, representing growth of 2% to 4%”
Diluted earnings per share for FY2026
“$12.10 to $12.30”
Tax rate for FY2026
“approximately 30%”
Exhibit 99.1 · full document
EARNINGS RELEASE Document Exhibit 99.1 LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR FISCAL 2025 RESULTS Fourth quarter revenue increased 1% to $3.6 billion. Diluted EPS of $5.01 Full year revenue increased 5% to $11.1 billion. Diluted EPS of $13.26 Vancouver, British Columbia - March 17, 2026 - lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2026. Meghan Frank, Interim Co-CEO and Chief Financial Officer, stated: "We are pleased to achieve fourth quarter revenue and EPS results ahead of our expectations. As we begin our new fiscal year, we are focused on executing on our action plan, offering new and differentiated products to our guests, and elevating their experiences with lululemon. 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." André Maestrini, Interim Co-CEO, President, and Chief Commercial Officer, stated: "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. Our teams are energized by the initial response to our recent product launches and continue to deliver successful guest activations globally. Looking ahead, we are encouraged by our opportunities in North America and around the world and are grateful to our teams for their commitment to delivering the products and experiences our guests love." For the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to the fourth quarter of 2024: • Net revenue increased 1% to $3.6 billion, or was flat on a constant dollar basis. – Americas net revenue decreased 4%, or 5% on a constant dollar basis. – International net revenue increased 17%, or 14% on a constant dollar basis. • Excluding net revenue from the 53rd week of 2024, net revenue increased 6%, or 4% on a constant dollar basis. • Comparable sales increased 3%, or 2% on a constant dollar basis. – Americas comparable sales decreased 1%, or 2% on a constant dollar basis. – International comparable sales increased 20%, or 16% on a constant dollar basis. • Gross profit decreased 8% to $2.0 billion and gross margin decreased 550 basis points to 54.9%. • Income from operations decreased 22% to $812.3 million and operating margin decreased 660 basis points to 22.3%. • The effective income tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2025 was 27.8% compared to 29.2% for the fourth quarter of 2024. • Diluted earnings per share were $5.01 compared to $6.14 in the fourth quarter of 2024. • The Company repurchased 1.4 million of its shares for a cost of $269.1 million. • The Company opened 15 net new company-operated stores during the quarter, ending with 811 stores. For 2025 compared to 2024: • Net revenue increased 5% to $11.1 billion. – Americas net revenue decreased 1%. – International net revenue increased 22%, or 21% on a constant dollar basis. 1 • Excluding net revenue from the 53rd week of 2024, net revenue increased 7%, or 6% on a constant dollar basis. • Comparable sales increased 2%. – Americas comparable sales decreased 3%. – International comparable sales increased 15%, or 14% on a constant dollar basis. • Gross profit was flat at $6.3 billion and gross margin decreased 260 basis points to 56.6%. • Income from operations decreased 12% to $2.2 billion and operating margin decreased 380 basis points to 19.9%. • The effective income tax rate was 29.5% for 2025 compared to 29.6% for 2024. • Diluted earnings per share were $13.26 compared to $14.64 in 2024. • The Company repurchased 5.0 million shares for a cost of $1.2 billion. • The Company added 44 net new company-operated stores during the year, ending with 811 stores. Balance Sheet Highlights The Company ended 2025 with $1.8 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 2025 increased by 18% to $1.7 billion. On a unit basis, inventories increased 6%. Fiscal 2026 Outlook For the first quarter of 2026, the Company expects net revenue to be in the range of $2.400 billion to $2.430 billion, representing growth of 1% to 3%. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $1.63 to $1.68 for the quarter. This assumes a tax rate of approximately 31.5%. For 2026, the Company expects net revenue to be in the range of $11.350 billion to $11.500 billion, representing growth of 2% to 4%. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $12.10 to $12.30 for the year. This assumes a tax rate of approximately 30%. The guidance does not reflect potential 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 2025 results is scheduled for today, March 17, 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 2 works with yogis and athletes in local communities around the world for continuous research and product feedback. For more information, visit lululemon.com. Shifted Calendar for Comparable Sales Due to the 53rd week in 2024, comparable sales are calculated on a one-week shifted basis such that the 13 and 52 weeks ended February 1, 2026 are compared to the 13 and 52 weeks ended February 2, 2025 rather than January 26, 2025. 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 growth rate 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. The Company's fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to January 31st of the following year, typically resulting in a 52-week year, but occasionally giving rise to an additional week, resulting in a 53-week year. Fiscal 2024 was a 53-week year while 2025 was a 52-week year. Fiscal 2026 will be a 52-week year. The net revenue changes excluding the 53rd week exclude net revenue for the 53rd week of 2024. This enables an evaluation of the year-over-year change in net revenue based on 52 weeks in each year. 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; changes in tax laws, transfer pricing, or unanticipated tax liabilities; its ability to comply with trade and other regulations; fluctuations in 3 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 of stockholders, activists, or shifting consumer sentiment; 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. Contacts: Investor Contacts: lululemon athletica inc. Howard Tubin 1-604-732-6124 or ICR, Inc. Joseph Teklits 1-203-682-8200 Media Contact: lululemon athletica inc. Madi Wallace 1-604-732-6124 4 lululemon athletica inc. The fiscal year ended February 1, 2026 is referred to as "2025" and the fiscal year ended February 2, 2025 is referred to as "2024." The Company's next fiscal year ends on January 31, 2027 and is referred to as "2026." Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Unaudited; Expressed in thousands, except per share amounts Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net revenue $ 3,640,801  $ 3,611,497  $ 11,102,600  $ 10,588,126  Costs of goods sold 1,642,913  1,429,545  4,818,468  4,317,315  Gross profit 1,997,888  2,181,952  6,284,132  6,270,811  As a percentage of net revenue 54.9  % 60.4  % 56.6  % 59.2  % Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,183,773  1,138,167  4,066,556  3,762,379  As a percentage of net revenue 32.5  % 31.5  % 36.6  % 35.5  % Amortization of intangible assets 1,825  1,617  6,961  2,735  Income from operations 812,290  1,042,168  2,210,615  2,505,697  As a percentage of net revenue 22.3  % 28.9  % 19.9  % 23.7  % Other income (expense), net 975  15,360  28,352  70,380  Income before income tax expense 813,265  1,057,528  2,238,967  2,576,077  Income tax expense 226,394  309,125  659,784  761,461  Net income $ 586,871  $ 748,403  $ 1,579,183  $ 1,814,616  Basic earnings per share $ 5.01  $ 6.15  $ 13.27  $ 14.67  Diluted earnings per share $ 5.01  $ 6.14  $ 13.26  $ 14.64  Basic weighted-average shares outstanding 117,155  121,683  118,981  123,735  Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 117,196  121,895  119,068  123,935  5 lululemon athletica inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Unaudited; Expressed in thousands February 1, 2026 February 2, 2025 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,807,202  $ 1,984,336  Inventories 1,700,753  1,442,081  Prepaid and receivable income taxes 352,469  182,253  Other current assets 402,277  371,632  Total current assets 4,262,701  3,980,302  Property and equipment, net 2,033,720  1,780,617  Right-of-use lease assets 1,630,181  1,416,256  Goodwill and intangible assets, net 191,194  171,191  Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets 338,947  254,926  Total assets $ 8,456,743  $ 7,603,292  LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 331,421  $ 271,406  Accrued liabilities and other 662,982  559,463  Accrued compensation and related expenses 187,887  204,543  Current lease liabilities 298,724  275,154  Current income taxes payable 43,948  183,126  Unredeemed gift card liability 316,632  308,352  Other current liabilities 45,954  37,586  Total current liabilities 1,887,548  1,839,630  Non-current lease liabilities 1,499,717  1,300,637  Deferred income tax liability 52,278  98,188  Other non-current liabilities 55,360  40,790  Stockholders' equity 4,961,840  4,324,047  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 8,456,743  $ 7,603,292  6 lululemon athletica inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Unaudited; Expressed in thousands Fiscal Year 2025 2024 Cash flows from operating activities Net income $ 1,579,183  $ 1,814,616  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities 23,294  458,097  Net cash provided by operating activities 1,602,477  2,272,713  Net cash used in investing activities (662,118) (798,174) Net cash used in financing activities (1,208,656) (1,652,508) Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 91,163  (81,666) Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (177,134) (259,635) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year $ 1,984,336  $ 2,243,971  Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 1,807,202  $ 1,984,336  7 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. Due to the 53rd week in 2024, the below changes in comparable sales are calculated on a one-week shifted basis such that the 13 and 52 weeks ended February 1, 2026 are compared to the 13 and 52 weeks ended February 2, 2025 rather than January 26, 2025. Fourth Quarter 2025 Fiscal 2025 Net Revenue Change Foreign exchange Change in constant dollars Change Foreign exchange Change in constant dollars United States (6) % —  % (6) % (2) % —  % (2) % Canada 1  (2) (1) 1  1  2  Americas (4) (1) (5) (1) —  (1) China Mainland 24  (3) 21  29  (1) 28  Rest of World 10  (4) 6  16  (2) 14  Total international 17  (3) 14  22  (1) 21  Total 1  % (1) % —  % 5  % —  % 5  % Fourth Quarter 2025 Fiscal 2025 Comparable Sales (1) Change Foreign exchange Change in constant dollars Change Foreign exchange Change in constant dollars Americas (1) % (1) % (2) % (3) % —  % (3) % China Mainland 30  (4) 26  20  (1) 19  Rest of World 9  (4) 5  9  (2) 7  Total international 20  (4) 16  15  (1) 14  Total 3  % (1) % 2  % 2  % —  % 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. 8 Net revenue change excluding the 53rd week The Company's fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to January 31st of the following year, typically resulting in a 52-week year, but occasionally giving rise to an additional week, resulting in a 53-week year. Fiscal 2025 was a 52-week year while 2024 was a 53-week year. Fiscal 2026 will be a 52-week year. The below changes show the change for 2025 compared to the corresponding period in 2024 by geographic area and channel, including in constant dollars. Fourth Quarter 2025 Change Impact of 53rd week Change excluding the 53rd week (non-GAAP) Foreign Exchange Constant dollar change excluding the 53rd week (non-GAAP) United States (6) % 5  % (1) % —  % (1) % Canada 1  4  5  (2) 3  Americas (4) 4  —  —  —  China Mainland 24  8  32  (4) 28  Rest of World 10  6  16  (4) 12  Total international 17  7  24  (4) 20  Total 1  % 5  % 6  % (2) % 4  % Company-operated stores (5) % 5  % —  % (1) % (1) % E-commerce 5  % 4  % 9  % (1) % 8  % Fiscal 2025 Change Impact of 53rd week Change excluding the 53rd week (non-GAAP) Foreign Exchange Constant dollar change excluding the 53rd week (non-GAAP) United States (2) % 1  % (1) % —  % (1) % Canada 1  1  2  1  3  Americas (1) 1  —  1  1  China Mainland 29  2  31  (1) 30  Rest of World 16  2  18  (2) 16  Total international 22  3  25  (2) 23  Total 5  % 2  % 7  % (1) % 6  % Company-operated stores 1  % 1  % 2  % —  % 2  % E-commerce 8  % 1  % 9  % —  % 9  % 9 The below changes show the change for 2025 compared to the corresponding period in 2024 by category. Fourth Quarter 2025 Fiscal 2025 Change Impact of 53rd week Change excluding the 53rd week (non-GAAP) Change Impact of 53rd week Change excluding the 53rd week (non-GAAP) Women's product 2  % 5  % 7  % 5  % 1  % 6  % Men's product (2) 5  3  4  2  6  Accessories and other categories —  4  4  8  1  9  Total 1  % 5  % 6  % 5  % 2  % 7  % 10 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 1 st Quarter 2025 767  5  2  770  2 nd Quarter 2025 770  15  1  784  3 rd Quarter 2025 784  14  2  796  4 th Quarter 2025 796  18  3  811    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 1 st Quarter 2025 3,372  50  7  3,415  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) 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. 11
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