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May 04

Lululemon Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Lululemon reported moderate growth in Q1 2025, with strength in international markets offsetting weaker performance in the Americas.

Key Takeaways

Lululemon posted a 7% revenue increase in Q1 2025 with net income of $314.6 million. EPS rose slightly to $2.60, driven by gross margin expansion and international growth. U.S. comparable sales declined, and operating margin compressed slightly.

Revenue rose 7% YoY to $2.37 billion, driven by 19% growth in international markets.

Diluted EPS was $2.60, up from $2.54 a year ago.

Gross margin expanded to 58.3%, increasing by 60 basis points YoY.

Americas comparable sales fell 2%, while international comps rose 6%.

Total Revenue
$2.37B
Previous year: $2.21B
+7.3%
EPS
$2.6
Previous year: $2.54
+2.4%
Gross Margin
58.3%
Previous year: 57.7%
+1.0%
Operating Margin
18.5%
Previous year: 19.6%
-5.6%
Effective Tax Rate
30.2%
Previous year: 29.5%
+2.4%
Gross Profit
$1.38B
Previous year: $1.15B
+20.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.33B
Previous year: $951M
+39.4%
Total Assets
$7.43B
Previous year: $5.57B
+33.4%

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Forward Guidance

For Q2 2025, Lululemon expects revenue between $2.535B and $2.560B and EPS of $2.85–$2.90. For the full year, it forecasts 5%–7% revenue growth, or 7%–8% excluding the 53rd week in FY24.

Positive Outlook

  • Q2 revenue projected to grow 7–8%
  • EPS guidance of $2.85–$2.90 for Q2 2025
  • Full-year EPS expected in the range of $14.58–$14.78
  • International growth momentum continues
  • Strong financial position with $1.3B in cash

Challenges Ahead

  • Operating margin declined YoY
  • U.S. comparable sales declined 2%
  • Inventory increased 23% YoY
  • Cash from operations turned negative at -$118.95M
  • Ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty cited

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income