LULUConsumer Cyclical · Apparel Retail

LULU Stock Forecast: lululemon athletica, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 27 Oct 2026
$105
+1.63% on the day

The 36 Wall Street analysts covering lululemon athletica, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $99 — -5.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 33 of 100 as at 26 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$11.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
33/ 100
Median analyst target
$99
Analysts covering
36
Revenue$2.4B−4.3% y/y
Operating income$453.7M
Net income$329.2M
Free cash flow$225.2M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+4.7%
1M
+3.2%
YTD
−49.7%
1Y
−42.3%
From 52W high
−51.6%
From 52W low
+13.8%
$92
$216
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

LULU stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores lululemon athletica, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 26 Oct 2026
33/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
90
Quality
78
Volatility
77
Issuance
63
Accruals
38
Revisions
37
Growth
21
Size
13
Momentum
7

Value (90): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Momentum (7): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

LULU stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LULU, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$50$100$150$200$250Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26LULUHigh $255Median $99Low $44

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says36 analysts
1 Buy29 Hold6 Sell
Low $44Median $99High $255

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −5.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
22 Oct 2026Wolfe ResearchInitiatesUnderperform$75
19 Oct 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$95 → $90
14 Sept 2026Argus ResearchReiteratesHold—
14 Sept 2026Argus ResearchReiteratesHold—
9 Sept 2026BMO CapitalInitiatesUnderperform$70
9 Sept 2026BMO CapitalInitiatesUnderperform—
9 Sept 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
9 Sept 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$130 → $117
4 Sept 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral$140 → $122
4 Sept 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
4 Sept 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral$140 → $115
4 Sept 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral—
4 Sept 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$113 → $95
4 Sept 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
4 Sept 2026BernsteinMaintainsMarket Perform—
4 Sept 2026BernsteinMaintainsMarket Perform$145 → $115
4 Sept 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsUnderperform$88 → $44
4 Sept 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsUnderperform—
4 Sept 2026BTIGReiteratesNeutral—
4 Sept 2026BTIGReiteratesNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

LULU vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 27 Oct 2026, lululemon athletica, Inc. returned −42.3% against +12.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

LULU vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
406080100120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26LULUS&P 500

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Estimates

LULU analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−13.3%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

lululemon athletica, Inc. (LULU) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
8.1×

Cheaper than 61% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.0×

Cheaper than 67% of US stocks

Price / book
2.3×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
4.9×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−4.3%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−11.2%

Higher than 26% of US stocks

Gross margin
60.5%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Operating margin
13.2%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Net margin
12.8%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
30.9%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Return on assets
14.4%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

lululemon athletica, Inc. (LULU) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • lululemon athletica, Inc. has a market value of $11.5B and an enterprise value of $11.7B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $11.1B. The latest quarter shrank 4.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $1.4B, a 12.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $12.21.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $1.4B.

  • lululemon athletica, Inc. spent $1.2B on share buybacks in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 111.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 8.1×; forward P/E: 11.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • lululemon athletica, Inc. employs 39,000 people — $284K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 27 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

LULU vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelApparel Retail
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
LULUlululemon athletica, Inc.$11.5B33
BURLBurlington Stores, Inc.$15.2B48
GAPGap, Inc.$7.8B72
URBNUrban Outfitters, Inc.$7.8B72
VSXYVictoria's Secret & Co.$7.6B84
ANFAbercrombie & Fitch Co.$7.0B82
BOOTBoot Barn Holdings, Inc.$3.5B41

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News

Latest LULU news & analysis

Dutch Bros vs. Lululemon: Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The Motley Fool · 26 Oct 2026neutral

The article compares Dutch Bros’ rapid U.S. expansion, supported by its drive-thru model and energy drink segment, with Lululemon’s profitability amid leadership transitions and supply chain complexities.

Why it matters — LULU watchers may find the comparison relevant for its description of the company’s profitability and current operational challenges.

$LULU Stock Losses: BFA Law Reminds Lululemon Investors with Losses of the Ongoing Securities Fraud Investigation into Potential Growth Misrepresentations

GlobeNewsWire · 26 Oct 2026negative

BFA Law says it is investigating whether Lululemon made false or misleading statements to investors about the strength of its growth and overall business health.

Why it matters — The investigation concerns Lululemon’s disclosures about its growth and business health, which may be relevant to investors following the company.

GreensKeeper Value Fund Q3 2026 Portfolio Activity

Seeking Alpha · 25 Oct 2026neutral

GreensKeeper Value Fund reported that TVA Group, Intercontinental Exchange and Visa were its top contributors in Q3 2026, with gains of 46.7%, 23.5% and 4.7%, respectively.

Why it matters — The excerpt does not mention lululemon, so it provides no company-specific information for LULU watchers.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about LULU stock

What is the LULU stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 36 Wall Street analysts covering lululemon athletica, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $99, with estimates ranging from $44 to $255. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is LULU stock a buy right now?

Of the 36 analysts covering lululemon athletica, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 29 a Hold and 6 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks lululemon athletica, Inc. 33 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 26 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank LULU?

As at 26 Oct 2026, lululemon athletica, Inc. ranks 33 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (90 of 100).

Will LULU stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 36 analysts implies -5.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks lululemon athletica, Inc. 33 out of 100 as at 26 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the LULU stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering lululemon athletica, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LULU are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $44 to $255 over the next 12 months.

How has LULU stock performed over the past year?

lululemon athletica, Inc. returned -42.3% over the 12 months to 27 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does lululemon athletica, Inc. do?

lululemon athletica inc. is a technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories company focused on performance-oriented products for yoga, running, training, and everyday activewear.

What is the latest news on LULU?

The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 26 Oct 2026): "Dutch Bros vs. Lululemon: Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?". The article compares Dutch Bros’ rapid U.S. expansion, supported by its drive-thru model and energy drink segment, with Lululemon’s profitability amid leadership transitions and supply chain complexities.

Company

About lululemon athletica, Inc.

lululemon athletica inc. is a technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories company focused on performance-oriented products for yoga, running, training, and everyday activewear. The company designs, distributes, and retails clothing and gear for women and men, with an assortment that includes tops, bottoms, outerwear, and fitness-inspired accessories. Its current business spans company-operated stores, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, and select wholesale and other channels, giving it a broad retail presence across North America, Asia, Europe, and other international markets. lululemon athletica inc. serves customers looking for functional, premium athletic wear that blends sport, comfort, and lifestyle use, making it a recognized name in the global athleisure market.

CEO Ms. Heidi L. O'Neill · 39,000 employees · Canada · https://corporate.lululemon.com