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

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$121
+4.65% on the day

The 34 Wall Street analysts covering lululemon athletica, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $123 — +1.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 36 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$13.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
36 / 100
Median analyst target
$123
Analysts covering
34
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.3%
1M
+3.8%
YTD
−41.7%
1Y
−38.9%
From 52W high
−43.9%
From 52W low
+14.8%
$105
$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 22 Aug 2026
36 / 100

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

Quality
88
Value
85
Volatility
73
Issuance
60
Revisions
50
Accruals
33
Growth
26
Size
12
Momentum
3

Quality (88): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Momentum (3): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen 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
$100$150$200$250$300Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26LULUHigh $280Median $123Low $88

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

What Wall Street says34 analysts
1 Buy29 Hold4 Sell
Low $88Median $123High $280

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +1.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
4 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$149 → $154
21 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
21 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$110 → $105
16 July 2026Truist SecuritiesDowngradeSell—
16 July 2026Truist SecuritiesDowngradeSell$115 → $94
6 July 2026Morgan StanleyReinstatesUnderweight$93
10 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
5 June 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
5 June 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral—
5 June 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
5 June 2026BernsteinMaintainsMarket Perform—
5 June 2026BTIGDowngradeNeutral—
5 June 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
5 June 2026Freedom BrokerUpgradeHold—
5 June 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
5 June 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
5 June 2026NeedhamReiteratesHold—
5 June 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
5 June 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
5 June 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform—

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

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LULU appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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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
−10.3%
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
9.8×

Cheaper than 60% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.2×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

Price / book
2.9×

Cheaper than 36% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
5.6×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.3%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−38.0%

Higher than 13% of US stocks

Gross margin
54.2%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Operating margin
11.2%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Net margin
13.0%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
32.0%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Return on assets
16.0%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

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

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.$13.7B
36
BURLBurlington Stores, Inc.$20.5B
51
GAPGap, Inc.$7.4B
61
VSXYVictoria's Secret & Co.$6.9B
84
URBNUrban Outfitters, Inc.$6.4B
65
BOOTBoot Barn Holdings, Inc.$5.1B
43
ANFAbercrombie & Fitch Co.$4.9B
57

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News

Latest LULU news & analysis

Lululemon Is Down 49% From Its All-Time High. Should You Buy Before Sept.

The Motley Fool · 21 Aug 2026negative

Lululemon is down 49% from its all-time high ahead of its fiscal second-quarter results, due in two weeks. The company's own guidance forecasts a small revenue decline and a large drop in earnings.

Why it matters — A LULU watcher would care because the upcoming earnings report will show whether the company's outlook has worsened after already projecting lower revenue and significantly lower profits.

lululemon athletica inc. announces second quarter fiscal 2026 earnings conference call

Business Wire · 20 Aug 2026neutral

lululemon athletica inc. announced that its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 will be released on Thursday, September 3, 2026, followed by a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the results.

Why it matters — LULU watchers would care because this sets the date and access details for the company's next quarterly earnings release and call.

Lululemon stock forecast: why it may crash below $100 soon

Invezz · 18 Aug 2026negative

The article discusses Lululemon's ongoing stock decline, noting the company has underperformed the broader market and is down 44% this year and 71% over five years. It attributes the drop to ongoing challenges facing both the company and the wider industry.

Why it matters — LULU watchers would care because the report highlights a dramatic reversal for a once-popular stock amid persistent company and industry headwinds.

Lululemon (LULU) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Aug 2026negative

Lululemon (LULU) closed the latest trading day at $115.74, a decline of 3.19% from its previous close, falling more than the broader market.

Why it matters — A LULU watcher would care because the stock underperformed the broader market in the latest session, reflecting a negative move in the share price.

Q2 2026 U.S. Retail Preview: Broadline Retail Drives Growth

Seeking Alpha · 17 Aug 2026positive

A Seeking Alpha U.S. retail preview notes that the U.S. consumer remains resilient enough to support earnings growth, with the LSEG Q2 earnings index expected to rise 67.0% year over year. Broadline Retail, which spans a wide variety of consumer goods, is projected to record the highest earnings growth in the sector at 231.1%.

Why it matters — LULU watchers would care because Broadline Retail's strong projected earnings growth signals a healthy consumer spending environment that could support apparel retailers like lululemon.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about LULU stock

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

The 34 Wall Street analysts covering lululemon athletica, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $123, with estimates ranging from $88 to $280. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is LULU stock a buy right now?

Of the 34 analysts covering lululemon athletica, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 29 a Hold and 4 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks lululemon athletica, Inc. 36 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank LULU?

As at 22 Aug 2026, lululemon athletica, Inc. ranks 36 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 Quality (88 of 100).

Will LULU stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 34 analysts implies +1.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks lululemon athletica, Inc. 36 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 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: $88 to $280 over the next 12 months.

How has LULU stock performed over the past year?

lululemon athletica, Inc. returned -38.9% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does lululemon athletica, Inc. do?

lululemon athletica inc. is a designer, distributor, and retailer of technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women and men.

What is the latest news on LULU?

The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 21 Aug 2026): "Lululemon Is Down 49% From Its All-Time High. Should You Buy Before Sept.". Lululemon is down 49% from its all-time high ahead of its fiscal second-quarter results, due in two weeks. The company's own guidance forecasts a small revenue decline and a large drop in earnings.

Company

About lululemon athletica, Inc.

lululemon athletica inc. is a designer, distributor, and retailer of technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women and men. The company focuses on performance products for yoga, running, training, and other athletic and everyday activities, emphasizing fabric innovation, fit, and functionality. Its assortment includes pants, shorts, tops, and jackets, along with fitness-inspired accessories such as bags, socks, and yoga equipment. lululemon athletica inc. operates through a diversified omni-channel model, combining company-operated stores, e-commerce, outlets, temporary locations, wholesale relationships, and a re-commerce program that resells pre-owned items. The business is organized across key regional markets including the Americas, China Mainland, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, serving a broad base of health- and wellness-oriented consumers. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, lululemon athletica inc. plays a significant role in the global athletic and “athleisure” apparel industry as a premium, direct-to-consumer brand with a strong presence in both physical retail and digital channels.

CEO Ms. Meghan C. Frank · 39,000 employees · Canada · https://corporate.lululemon.com