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lululemon athletica (LULU) reported second quarter fiscal 2026 net revenue of $2.4 billion, down 4% year over year, and diluted EPS of $2.92, including a tariff-related benefit. The quarter ended on August 2, 2026.
Comparable sales decreased 9%, with Americas comparable sales down 12% and international down 3%. Gross profit declined 1% to $1.5 billion, but gross margin rose 200 basis points to 60.5%, boosted by $134.5 million of International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariff refunds and $4.1 million of related interest, which added $0.86 to diluted EPS. Income from operations fell 13% to $453.7 million and operating margin contracted to 18.8%. The company repurchased 2.7 million shares for $330.0 million, ended the quarter with $1.4 billion in cash and $593.7 million of revolver capacity, and reduced inventories 1% in dollars and 7% on a unit basis. For 2026, lululemon now expects net revenue of $10.35–$10.50 billion (a 5%–7% decline) and EPS of $9.48–$9.73.
lululemon athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) will release its fiscal 2026 second quarter financial results on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, with phone dial-in options and a live webcast, plus an online replay about two hours later.
lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) reported first quarter fiscal 2026 net revenue of $2.5 billion, up 4% (2% constant currency). Comparable sales rose 1% (down 2% constant currency). Diluted EPS was $1.69, down from $2.60 a year earlier.
Americas net revenue fell 3%, while international net revenue grew 22%. Gross margin declined 410 bps to 54.2%, and operating margin fell to 11.2%. The company ended the quarter with $1.5 billion in cash, repurchased 2.2 million shares, and operated 816 stores.
For Q2 2026, lululemon expects net revenue of $2.450–$2.475 billion (down 3% to 2%) and EPS of $1.76–$1.81. For full-year 2026, net revenue is projected at $11.0–$11.15 billion (down 1% to 0%) with EPS of $10.95–$11.15.
lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) entered a cooperation agreement with founder Dennis “Chip” Wilson, who holds about 8.7% of outstanding shares. Former ESPN CMO Laura Gentile and former On co-CEO Marc Maurer will join the Board after the 2026 annual meeting.
The Board plans to appoint an additional apparel product-and-brand expert by October 1, 2026. Wilson agreed to standstill, non-disparagement, voting, and related provisions for about 18 months. Instead of expense reimbursement, a donation will support athletics, art, and landscaping at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver.
lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) will open its first stores in Greece via franchise partner Arion Retail Group, marking its third new market of 2026. The Kolonaki, Athens store opens May 23, 2026, followed by Golden Hall on June 12, 2026.
The expansion supports lululemon’s strategic international growth, with six new markets planned over 12 months, including Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania, Austria, and India.
lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) will release first quarter fiscal 2026 results on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Management will host an earnings conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, with live webcast and replay available via the company’s investor relations website.
Chip Wilson (NASDAQ:LULU), founder and major lululemon shareholder, outlined his position on settlement talks with lululemon’s board.
He says he agreed in principle to eight board-proposed terms involving adding his nominees, declassifying the board, a two-year standstill, committee roles, and a new product/brand advisory council, while seeking customary refinements and regular shareholder-style meetings.
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Chip Wilson (NASDAQ: LULU) issued a May 6, 2026 letter urging shareholders to vote FOR three independent nominees—Marc Maurer, Laura Gentile and Eric Hirshberg—on a GOLD universal proxy card to join lululemon's board.
The letter argues lululemon has lost focus on creative, technical product leadership, cites declining Americas growth and seven-year-low share prices, and outlines five pillars to "restore the cool": Core to more; technical detail; driving to disrupt; experimentation; and a creativity-focused board.
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