Lululemon Q1 EPS Expected to Drop 22.8% to $4.74, Trails Market
Lululemon gained 1.71% in the latest session but has dropped 19.83% year-to-date, lagging the S&P 500’s 1.49% gain and the sector’s 5.61% loss. Analysts forecast Q1 EPS of $4.74, down 22.8% year-over-year, and revenue of $3.6 billion, down 0.24%, while shares trade at a 13.33 forward P/E versus peers’ 18.53.
1. Recent Stock Performance
Lululemon climbed 1.71% in the latest trading session yet has fallen 19.83% year-to-date, underperforming a 1.49% gain in the S&P 500 and a 5.61% loss in the consumer discretionary sector. This continued weakness follows earlier drawdowns as broader markets rebounded.
2. Analyst Earnings and Revenue Projections
Analysts forecast first-quarter earnings of $4.74 per share, a 22.8% decline from last year, and revenue of $3.6 billion, down 0.24%. For the full fiscal year, consensus calls for EPS of $13.06 (down 10.8%) and revenue of $11.08 billion (up 4.6%).
3. Valuation Metrics and Industry Standing
Shares trade at a forward P/E of 13.33, versus an industry average of 18.53, suggesting a discount. The company’s PEG ratio is 10.75 compared with peers’ 2.15, while its consumer discretionary industry group ranks in the top 29% of all sectors.