Analysts Set lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) Price Target at $228.19

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) has been assigned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the thirty-eight ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, thirty-three have issued a hold recommendation, two have given a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $228.1893.

A number of analysts have recently commented on the stock. Guggenheim assumed coverage on shares of lululemon athletica in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. They set a “neutral” rating for the company. Sanford C. Bernstein downgraded lululemon athletica from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and set a $190.00 target price on the stock. in a research report on Thursday, October 16th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft initiated coverage on lululemon athletica in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. They issued a “hold” rating on the stock. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of lululemon athletica in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Finally, Bank of America raised their target price on lululemon athletica from $185.00 to $220.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th.

lululemon athletica Stock Performance

Shares of LULU stock opened at $211.90 on Friday. lululemon athletica has a fifty-two week low of $159.25 and a fifty-two week high of $423.32. The firm has a market capitalization of $24.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.68, a PEG ratio of 12.89 and a beta of 1.01. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $191.28 and its 200-day simple moving average is $192.92.

lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 11th. The apparel retailer reported $2.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.22 by $0.37. lululemon athletica had a net margin of 15.72% and a return on equity of 39.78%. The company had revenue of $2.57 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.48 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.53 EPS. lululemon athletica’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.1% compared to the same quarter last year. lululemon athletica has set its FY 2025 guidance at 12.920-13.020 EPS and its Q4 2025 guidance at 4.660-4.760 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that lululemon athletica will post 14.36 earnings per share for the current year.

More lululemon athletica News

Here are the key news stories impacting lululemon athletica this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company guidance update — lululemon said it now expects Q4 net revenue and diluted EPS toward the high end of prior guidance, citing strong holiday demand (official release). lululemon athletica inc. Updates Revenue and Earnings Expectations for the Fourth Quarter Ahead of the ICR Conference
• Positive Sentiment: Holiday performance confirmed by multiple outlets—reports from Reuters/WSJ/Barron’s echoed the high‑end guidance and better-than-expected festive sales, supporting near-term revenue visibility. Lululemon expects holiday-quarter revenue, profit to be at top end of prior forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Operational tailwinds — store guest‑experience revamp and new formats are beginning to lift traffic and engagement, which should help U.S. comps over time. Is lululemon’s Guest Experience Revamp Improving Store Traffic?
• Positive Sentiment: Lower short interest in December — short positions fell ~20.7% to ~6.01M shares (≈5.2% of float), reducing immediate downside pressure from short sellers.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst stance — Telsey reaffirmed a “market perform” rating with a $215 price target, implying limited near-term upside from current levels. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Market interest — LULU is trending among retail investors; heightened attention can amplify moves but is not a directional catalyst by itself. lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) Is a Trending Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation & margin pressure concerns — analysts comparing LULU to Under Armour highlight Lululemon’s premium valuation and ongoing margin headwinds in the U.S., which could cap upside if execution slips. lululemon vs Under Armour: Which Athleticwear Stock Has More Upside?
• Negative Sentiment: Governance noise — reports flagged governance turmoil even as results improve; prolonged leadership or governance issues could introduce execution risk or investor skepticism. Lululemon Signals Strong Holiday Quarter Amid Governance Turmoil

Insider Activity at lululemon athletica

In related news, insider Celeste Burgoyne sold 13,511 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $204.00, for a total transaction of $2,756,244.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 5,318 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,084,872. The trade was a 71.76% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of lululemon athletica

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Blue Trust Inc. grew its stake in shares of lululemon athletica by 96.8% in the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 124 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 61 shares during the last quarter. Trust Co. of Toledo NA OH purchased a new stake in shares of lululemon athletica in the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. GoalVest Advisory LLC acquired a new position in shares of lululemon athletica during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. increased its holdings in lululemon athletica by 464.0% in the second quarter. Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. now owns 141 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 116 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cornerstone Planning Group LLC increased its stake in lululemon athletica by 81.9% in the 3rd quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 151 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 68 shares in the last quarter. 85.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

lululemon athletica Company Profile

lululemon athletica inc. is a design-focused athletic apparel company known for performance-oriented apparel, footwear and accessories. The company’s product portfolio centers on technical apparel for yoga, running, training and everyday active lifestyle use and includes tops, bottoms, outerwear, underwear, bags and a growing footwear assortment. lululemon emphasizes fabric science and product innovation, marketing garments that blend performance features with lifestyle styling.

Products are developed in-house and produced through a network of third-party manufacturers.