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Lululemon Athletica designs, distributes, and markets athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and girls. Lululemon offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for both leisure and athletic activities such as yoga and running. The company also sells fitness accessories, such as bags, yoga mats, and equipment. Lululemon sells its products through more than 700 company-owned stores in about 20 countries, e-commerce, outlets, and wholesale accounts. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

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Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 17.33% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 29.54%. Currently, Lululemon Athletica has a market capitalization of $45.86 billion. 
Buying $1000 In LULU: If an investor had bought $1000 of LULU stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $48,755.53 today based on a price of $363.96 for LULU at the time of writing.
<h3>Lululemon Athletica's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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<li>Barclays cut Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) price target from $546 to $395. Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight. Lululemon shares rose 1.3% to close at $364.70 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LULU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Lululemon Athletica shares are trading lower after Barclays downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered its price target from $546 to $395.

Across the recent three months, 25 analysts have shared their insights on Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">13</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Lululemon Athletica, revealing an average target of $477.8, a high estimate of $561.00, and a low estimate of $240.00. Highlighting a 9.79% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $529.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714392037_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Lululemon Athletica among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Adrienne Yih</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$546.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Altschwager</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$505.00</td>
<td>$555.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Abbie Zvejnieks</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Nagel</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Randal Konik</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrienne Yih</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$546.00</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$509.00</td>
<td>$531.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashley Owens</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$515.00</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Randal Konik</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexandra Steiger</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$539.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Binetti</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$515.00</td>
<td>$575.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ike Boruchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Abbie Zvejnieks</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Duffy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$539.00</td>
<td>$596.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Civello</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$498.00</td>
<td>$561.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Siegel</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$408.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Nikic</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$492.00</td>
<td>$548.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anna Andreeva</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Kernan</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$515.00</td>
<td>$553.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$561.00</td>
<td>$561.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anna Andreeva</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laurent Vasilescu</td>
<td>Exane BNP Paribas</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Lululemon Athletica. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Lululemon Athletica compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Lululemon Athletica's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Lululemon Athletica's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LULU/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Lululemon Athletica analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Lululemon Athletica Better</h2>
Lululemon Athletica designs, distributes, and markets athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and girls. Lululemon offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for both leisure and athletic activities such as yoga and running. The company also sells fitness accessories, such as bags, yoga mats, and equipment. Lululemon sells its products through more than 700 company-owned stores in about 20 countries, e-commerce, outlets, and wholesale accounts. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
<h3>Financial Insights: Lululemon Athletica</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Lululemon Athletica's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 15.63% as of 31 January, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Lululemon Athletica's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 20.89%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 17.26%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lululemon Athletica's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 10.21%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Lululemon Athletica's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.33.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Analyst Ratings

The Analyst Landscape: 25 Takes On Lululemon Athletica

Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih downgrades Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $546 to $395.

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Barclays Downgrades Lululemon Athletica to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $395

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Lululemon Athletica. Our analysis of options history for Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 37% of traders were bullish, while 25% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $127,489, and 5 were calls, valued at $275,390.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $330.0 to $400.0 for Lululemon Athletica over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Lululemon Athletica options trades today is 1198.57 with a total volume of 312.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Lululemon Athletica's big money trades within a strike price range of $330.0 to $400.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Lululemon Athletica Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714142800_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$8.75</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$8.75</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$87.5K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$362.50</td>
<td>$58.1K</td>
<td>342</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$20.8</td>
<td>$20.65</td>
<td>$20.65</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$53.6K</td>
<td>665</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$53.2K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$50.0</td>
<td>$49.1</td>
<td>$49.6</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$49.6K</td>
<td>163</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lululemon Athletica</h3>
Lululemon Athletica designs, distributes, and markets athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and girls. Lululemon offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for both leisure and athletic activities such as yoga and running. The company also sells fitness accessories, such as bags, yoga mats, and equipment. Lululemon sells its products through more than 700 company-owned stores in about 20 countries, e-commerce, outlets, and wholesale accounts. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
In light of the recent options history for Lululemon Athletica, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Lululemon Athletica</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 259,910, the LULU's price is up by 1.66%, now at $365.97. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 34 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Lululemon Athletica</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $415.0.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Jefferies persists with their Underperform rating on Lululemon Athletica, maintaining a target price of $240. </li>
<li>An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on Lululemon Athletica, maintaining a target price of $470. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Baird continues to hold a Outperform rating for Lululemon Athletica, targeting a price of $505. </li>
<li>Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Oppenheimer lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $445.</li>
</ul>
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In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, it is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts to thoroughly analyze companies before making investment decisions. In this article, we will conduct a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) against its key competitors in the Textiles, Apparel &amp; Luxury Goods industry. By examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Lululemon Athletica Background</h3>
Lululemon Athletica designs, distributes, and markets athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and girls. Lululemon offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for both leisure and athletic activities such as yoga and running. The company also sells fitness accessories, such as bags, yoga mats, and equipment. Lululemon sells its products through more than 700 company-owned stores in about 20 countries, e-commerce, outlets, and wholesale accounts. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Lululemon Athletica Inc</td>
<td>29.88</td>
<td>10.86</td>
<td>4.82</td>
<td>17.26%</td>
<td>$1.02</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>15.63%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ralph Lauren Corp</td>
<td>19.07</td>
<td>4.18</td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>11.2%</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$1.29</td>
<td>5.55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tapestry Inc</td>
<td>10.08</td>
<td>3.45</td>
<td>1.40</td>
<td>12.7%</td>
<td>$0.49</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>2.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Levi Strauss &amp; Co</td>
<td>71.90</td>
<td>4.34</td>
<td>1.43</td>
<td>-0.53%</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>$0.91</td>
<td>-7.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PVH Corp</td>
<td>10.49</td>
<td>1.27</td>
<td>0.76</td>
<td>5.34%</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>0.05%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Columbia Sportswear Co</td>
<td>19.51</td>
<td>2.45</td>
<td>1.41</td>
<td>4.87%</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>$0.54</td>
<td>-9.37%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Capri Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>18.44</td>
<td>2.13</td>
<td>0.80</td>
<td>5.46%</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>$0.93</td>
<td>-5.62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kontoor Brands Inc</td>
<td>15.24</td>
<td>9.27</td>
<td>1.35</td>
<td>19.12%</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>-8.45%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Under Armour Inc</td>
<td>7.43</td>
<td>1.32</td>
<td>0.52</td>
<td>5.36%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>-6.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carter's Inc</td>
<td>11.64</td>
<td>3.15</td>
<td>0.90</td>
<td>12.82%</td>
<td>$0.16</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>-5.95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oxford Industries Inc</td>
<td>28.08</td>
<td>2.99</td>
<td>1.09</td>
<td>-10.11%</td>
<td>$-0.06</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>5.74%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G-III Apparel Group Ltd</td>
<td>7.75</td>
<td>0.85</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>1.89%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>-10.49%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIGS Inc</td>
<td>40.17</td>
<td>2.17</td>
<td>1.61</td>
<td>2.73%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>0.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Movado Group Inc</td>
<td>12.72</td>
<td>1.12</td>
<td>0.88</td>
<td>2.39%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>-7.54%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Superior Group Of Companies Inc</td>
<td>31.19</td>
<td>1.42</td>
<td>0.50</td>
<td>1.81%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>-0.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vera Bradley Inc</td>
<td>27.24</td>
<td>0.81</td>
<td>0.45</td>
<td>-0.71%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>-9.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lakeland Industries Inc</td>
<td>23.46</td>
<td>1.01</td>
<td>1.02</td>
<td>-0.79%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>7.73%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>22.15</td>
<td>2.62</td>
<td>1.02</td>
<td>4.6%</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>-3.1%</td>
</tr>
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 </style>By carefully studying Lululemon Athletica, we can deduce the following trends: 
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At 29.88, the stock's Price to Earnings ratio significantly exceeds the industry average by 1.35x, suggesting a premium valuation relative to industry peers.
</li>
<li>
It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 10.86 which exceeds the industry average by 4.15x.
</li>
<li>
The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 4.82, surpassing the industry average by 4.73x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 17.26% that is 12.66% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $1.02 Billion, which is 7.85x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
The company has higher gross profit of $1.9 Billion, which indicates 3.39x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 15.63% exceeds the industry average of -3.1%, indicating strong sales performance and market outperformance.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714057264_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio measures the financial leverage of a company by evaluating its debt relative to its equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By considering the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Lululemon Athletica can be compared to its top 4 peers, leading to the following observations:
<ul>
<li>
Lululemon Athletica is in a relatively stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers, as evidenced by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.
</li>
<li>
This implies that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Lululemon Athletica, the PE, PB, and PS ratios are all high compared to its industry peers, indicating that the stock may be overvalued based on these metrics. On the other hand, the high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth suggest that the company is performing well in terms of profitability and operational efficiency relative to its competitors in the Textiles, Apparel &amp; Luxury Goods industry.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Evaluating Lululemon Athletica Against Peers In Textiles, Apparel &amp; Luxury Goods Industry

Earnings

Lululemon Athletica Says Have Made Decision To Close One Of Co's Smaller Distribution Centers Located In Sumner, Washington At The End Of 2024; Optimization Will Result In Reduction Of Just Over 100 Positions Within Existing Sumner Distribution Center; Some Employees Will Be Retained And Will Be Relocated To Other Facilities, Including Distribution Center In Greater Los Angeles Area

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$36.9K</td>
<td>39.0K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$423.7K</td>
<td>31.4K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HIBB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$55.5K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
<td>814</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>531</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$81.3K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>322</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ULTA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/26/24</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$65.3K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>186</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RRR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>689</td>
<td>117</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$41.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3300.00</td>
<td>$28.1K</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 36 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.9K, with a price of $1025.0 per contract. There were 39093 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9662 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 273 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 4871 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $423.7K, with a price of $87.0 per contract. There were 31413 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6707 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HIBB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIBB#NASDAQ">HIBB</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 390 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.8K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 1559 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1868 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 91 day(s) on July 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 794 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.5K, with a price of $70.0 per contract. There were 8626 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 814 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 119 day(s) on August 16, 2024. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $1263.0 per contract. There were 2447 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 531 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 173 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.3K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 2550 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 322 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ULTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on April 26, 2024. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $415.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.3K, with a price of $660.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 186 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RRR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRR#NASDAQ">RRR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $49.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $860.0 per contract. There were 689 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 117 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 273 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.5K, with a price of $415.0 per contract. There were 1170 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 336 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $3300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.1K, with a price of $28120.0 per contract. There were 21 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Baird analyst Mark Altschwager maintains Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $555 to $505.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Lululemon Athletica, Lowers Price Target to $505

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$110.6K</td>
<td>13.1K</td>
<td>82.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$504.0K</td>
<td>12.5K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$12.82</td>
<td>$128.0K</td>
<td>13.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$102.7K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/26/24</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$82.9K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>564</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$45.3K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>265</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WING</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>541</td>
<td>125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AZO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$3000.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>73</td>
<td>97</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 19, 2024. Parties traded 505 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.6K, with a price of $222.0 per contract. There were 13155 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 82167 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 6000 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $504.0K, with a price of $84.0 per contract. There were 12522 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6010 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 155 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1754 contract(s) at a $12.82 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $128.0K, with a price of $73.0 per contract. There were 13629 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2227 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 29 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 501 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $102.7K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 6750 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1541 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on April 26, 2024. Parties traded 420 contract(s) at a $8.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $68.0 per contract. There were 1991 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1039 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 120 day(s) on August 16, 2024. This event was a transfer of 564 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.9K, with a price of $147.0 per contract. There were 3702 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 564 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 92 day(s) on July 19, 2024. Parties traded 34 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.3K, with a price of $1335.0 per contract. There were 3542 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 265 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TJX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 274 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $82.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 2195 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WING (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WING#NASDAQ">WING</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 19, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $593.0 per contract. There were 541 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 125 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AZO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 19, 2024. Parties traded 9 contract(s) at a $3000.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.8K, with a price of $5200.0 per contract. There were 73 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 97 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 17.35% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 29.86%. Currently, Lululemon Athletica has a market capitalization of $43.52 billion. 
Buying $1000 In LULU: If an investor had bought $1000 of LULU stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $50,977.09 today based on a price of $345.36 for LULU at the time of writing.
<h3>Lululemon Athletica's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713389425_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have $51,000 Today

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Lululemon Athletica. Our analysis of options history for Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 20% of traders were bullish, while 80% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $929,366, and 5 were calls, valued at $170,382.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $270.0 to $460.0 for Lululemon Athletica over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Lululemon Athletica's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Lululemon Athletica's significant trades, within a strike price range of $270.0 to $460.0, over the past month.
<h3>Lululemon Athletica 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713278770_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$27.25</td>
<td>$25.1</td>
<td>$26.9</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$807.0K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.84</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$35.65</td>
<td>$34.05</td>
<td>$34.8</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$34.8K</td>
<td>61</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$68.4</td>
<td>$67.5</td>
<td>$68.4</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$27.85</td>
<td>$25.65</td>
<td>$27.85</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$33.4K</td>
<td>636</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lululemon Athletica</h3>
Lululemon Athletica designs, distributes, and markets athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and girls. Lululemon offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for both leisure and athletic activities such as yoga and running. The company also sells fitness accessories, such as bags, yoga mats, and equipment. Lululemon sells its products through more than 680 company-owned stores in 19 countries, e-commerce, outlets, and wholesale accounts. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Lululemon Athletica, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Lululemon Athletica</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 438,078, the LULU's price is down by -0.81%, now at $332.04. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 44 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Lululemon Athletica</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $509.4.
<ul>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Lululemon Athletica with a target price of $509. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Needham continues to hold a Buy rating for Lululemon Athletica, targeting a price of $500. </li>
<li>An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Lululemon Athletica, which currently sits at a price target of $515. </li>
<li>An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on Lululemon Athletica, maintaining a target price of $525. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Lululemon Athletica, targeting a price of $498. </li>
</ul>
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Behind the Scenes of Lululemon Athletica's Latest Options Trends

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$48.6K</td>
<td>191</td>
<td>25.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>741</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DNUT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CZR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>25.5K</td>
<td>662</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>584</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MGM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>139</td>
<td>560</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>613</td>
<td>436</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$36.8K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>383</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding VFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 343 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 374 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.6K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 191 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 25274 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 70 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $890.0 per contract. There were 741 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1665 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 644 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 35 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 3739 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1423 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DNUT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNUT#NASDAQ">DNUT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 126 day(s) on August 16, 2024. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $35.0 per contract. There were 1823 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1217 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CZR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 161 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 123 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 7609 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1099 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 280 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 146 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $295.0 per contract. There were 25563 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 662 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SN#NYSE">SN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 161 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.5K, with a price of $710.0 per contract. There were 6822 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 584 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MGM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 35 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 85 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 139 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 560 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 613 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 436 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 161 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.8K, with a price of $184.0 per contract. There were 4144 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 383 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/12/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>36.0K</td>
<td>122.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VZIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$74.8K</td>
<td>715</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>48.4K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$63.4K</td>
<td>17.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$48.4K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>502</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ULTA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$38.7K</td>
<td>673</td>
<td>436</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$55.8K</td>
<td>472</td>
<td>281</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$55.7K</td>
<td>117</td>
<td>190</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KMX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>127</td>
<td>115</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>326</td>
<td>71</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on April 12, 2024. Parties traded 246 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $183.0 per contract. There were 36079 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 122945 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VZIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZIO#NYSE">VZIO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 128 day(s) on August 16, 2024. Parties traded 1872 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.8K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 715 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7087 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $256.0 per contract. There were 48404 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2265 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.4K, with a price of $906.0 per contract. There were 17374 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1471 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 282 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.4K, with a price of $1210.0 per contract. There were 1718 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 502 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ULTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 129 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.7K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 673 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 436 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 128 day(s) on August 16, 2024. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.8K, with a price of $932.0 per contract. There were 472 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 281 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 39 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.7K, with a price of $1430.0 per contract. There were 117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 190 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KMX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 100 day(s) on July 19, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $82.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.5K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 127 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 115 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.5K, with a price of $2340.0 per contract. There were 326 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 71 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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In the dynamic and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) and its primary competitors in the Textiles, Apparel &amp; Luxury Goods industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, our aim is to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Lululemon Athletica Background</h3>
Lululemon Athletica designs, distributes, and markets athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and girls. Lululemon offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for both leisure and athletic activities such as yoga and running. The company also sells fitness accessories, such as bags, yoga mats, and equipment. Lululemon sells its products through more than 680 company-owned stores in 19 countries, e-commerce, outlets, and wholesale accounts. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Lululemon Athletica Inc</td>
<td>29.42</td>
<td>10.69</td>
<td>4.74</td>
<td>17.26%</td>
<td>$1.02</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>15.63%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ralph Lauren Corp</td>
<td>19.24</td>
<td>4.22</td>
<td>1.72</td>
<td>11.2%</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$1.29</td>
<td>5.55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tapestry Inc</td>
<td>10.75</td>
<td>3.68</td>
<td>1.49</td>
<td>12.7%</td>
<td>$0.49</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>2.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Levi Strauss &amp; Co</td>
<td>68.33</td>
<td>4.13</td>
<td>1.36</td>
<td>-0.53%</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>$0.91</td>
<td>-7.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PVH Corp</td>
<td>10.27</td>
<td>1.25</td>
<td>0.74</td>
<td>5.34%</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>0.05%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Capri Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>22.93</td>
<td>2.65</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>5.46%</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>$0.93</td>
<td>-5.62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Columbia Sportswear Co</td>
<td>18.79</td>
<td>2.37</td>
<td>1.35</td>
<td>4.87%</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>$0.54</td>
<td>-9.37%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kontoor Brands Inc</td>
<td>13.81</td>
<td>8.40</td>
<td>1.22</td>
<td>19.12%</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>-8.45%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Under Armour Inc</td>
<td>7.36</td>
<td>1.31</td>
<td>0.51</td>
<td>5.36%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>-6.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carter's Inc</td>
<td>12.08</td>
<td>3.27</td>
<td>0.94</td>
<td>12.82%</td>
<td>$0.16</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>-5.95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oxford Industries Inc</td>
<td>28.81</td>
<td>3.07</td>
<td>1.11</td>
<td>-10.11%</td>
<td>$-0.06</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>5.74%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G-III Apparel Group Ltd</td>
<td>7.50</td>
<td>0.82</td>
<td>0.43</td>
<td>1.89%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>-10.49%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIGS Inc</td>
<td>44.75</td>
<td>2.42</td>
<td>1.80</td>
<td>2.73%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>0.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Movado Group Inc</td>
<td>13.18</td>
<td>1.16</td>
<td>0.91</td>
<td>2.39%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>-7.54%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Superior Group Of Companies Inc</td>
<td>31.11</td>
<td>1.42</td>
<td>0.50</td>
<td>1.81%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>-0.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vera Bradley Inc</td>
<td>26.28</td>
<td>0.78</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>-0.71%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>-9.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lakeland Industries Inc</td>
<td>20.03</td>
<td>1.04</td>
<td>1.07</td>
<td>2.14%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>11.59%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>22.2</td>
<td>2.62</td>
<td>1.04</td>
<td>4.78%</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>-2.86%</td>
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 </style>When conducting a detailed analysis of Lululemon Athletica, the following trends become clear: 
<ul>
<li>
At 29.42, the stock's Price to Earnings ratio significantly exceeds the industry average by 1.33x, suggesting a premium valuation relative to industry peers.
</li>
<li>
It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 10.69 which exceeds the industry average by 4.08x.
</li>
<li>
With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 4.74, which is 4.56x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 17.26%, which is 12.48% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
</li>
<li>
With higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $1.02 Billion, which is 7.85x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher gross profit of $1.9 Billion, which indicates 3.39x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
With a revenue growth of 15.63%, which surpasses the industry average of -2.86%, the company is demonstrating robust sales expansion and gaining market share.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712761258_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio helps evaluate the capital structure and financial leverage of a company.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When assessing Lululemon Athletica against its top 4 peers using the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following comparisons can be made:
<ul>
<li>
In terms of the debt-to-equity ratio, Lululemon Athletica has a lower level of debt compared to its top 4 peers, indicating a stronger financial position.
</li>
<li>
This implies that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Lululemon Athletica in the Textiles, Apparel &amp; Luxury Goods industry, the PE, PB, and PS ratios are all high compared to its peers, indicating a potentially overvalued stock. On the other hand, the high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth suggest strong financial performance and growth potential relative to industry competitors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Comparative Study: Lululemon Athletica And Industry Competitors In Textiles, Apparel &amp; Luxury Goods Industry

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Lululemon Athletica.
Looking at options history for Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 33% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 66% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $279,638 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $240,230.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $310.0 to $400.0 for Lululemon Athletica during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Lululemon Athletica options trades today is 379.44 with a total volume of 204.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Lululemon Athletica's big money trades within a strike price range of $310.0 to $400.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Lululemon Athletica 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712674852_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$28.75</td>
<td>$26.75</td>
<td>$28.65</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$155.1K</td>
<td>671</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$51.05</td>
<td>$50.5</td>
<td>$50.5</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$106.0K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$12.95</td>
<td>$12.95</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$53.0K</td>
<td>134</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$23.25</td>
<td>$22.35</td>
<td>$22.83</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$45.6K</td>
<td>349</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$46.15</td>
<td>$45.25</td>
<td>$46.15</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$36.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lululemon Athletica</h3>
Lululemon Athletica designs, distributes, and markets athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and girls. Lululemon offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for both leisure and athletic activities such as yoga and running. The company also sells fitness accessories, such as bags, yoga mats, and equipment. Lululemon sells its products through more than 680 company-owned stores in 19 countries, e-commerce, outlets, and wholesale accounts. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Lululemon Athletica, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Lululemon Athletica</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 415,685, with LULU's price down by -0.13%, positioned at $360.0.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 51 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Lululemon Athletica</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $494.4.
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Lululemon Athletica, targeting a price of $425. </li>
<li>An analyst from Wedbush has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Lululemon Athletica, which currently sits at a price target of $492. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Lululemon Athletica, targeting a price of $546. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Lululemon Athletica with a target price of $509. </li>
<li>An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Lululemon Athletica, which currently sits at a price target of $500. </li>
</ul>
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In the preceding three months, 25 analysts have released ratings for Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">13</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">11</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $484.6, a high estimate of $570.00, and a low estimate of $240.00. This current average has decreased by 7.89% from the previous average price target of $526.10. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712674840_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A clear picture of Lululemon Athletica's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Abbie Zvejnieks</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Nagel</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Randal Konik</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrienne Yih</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$546.00</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$509.00</td>
<td>$531.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashley Owens</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$515.00</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Randal Konik</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexandra Steiger</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$539.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Binetti</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$515.00</td>
<td>$575.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ike Boruchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Abbie Zvejnieks</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Duffy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$539.00</td>
<td>$596.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Civello</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$498.00</td>
<td>$561.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Siegel</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$408.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Nikic</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$492.00</td>
<td>$548.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anna Andreeva</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Kernan</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$515.00</td>
<td>$553.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$561.00</td>
<td>$561.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anna Andreeva</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laurent Vasilescu</td>
<td>Exane BNP Paribas</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erwan Rambourg</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Noah Zatzkin</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Lululemon Athletica. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Lululemon Athletica compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Lululemon Athletica's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LULU/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Lululemon Athletica analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Lululemon Athletica</h2>
Lululemon Athletica designs, distributes, and markets athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and girls. Lululemon offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for both leisure and athletic activities such as yoga and running. The company also sells fitness accessories, such as bags, yoga mats, and equipment. Lululemon sells its products through more than 680 company-owned stores in 19 countries, e-commerce, outlets, and wholesale accounts. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Lululemon Athletica's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Lululemon Athletica displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 January, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 15.63%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Lululemon Athletica's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 20.89% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Lululemon Athletica's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 17.26% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lululemon Athletica's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 10.21%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, Lululemon Athletica adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<h2>Stitch Fix (SFIX)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SFIX1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Homepage of Stitch Fix (SFIX) website on the display of PC"><div>Source: Sharaf Maksumov / Shutterstock.com</div></div>For any company, declining net customer totals is definitely a very bad sign. So the fact that Stitch Fix (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sfix-stock-quote/">SFIX</a>), which sells apparel online, lost a net total of 6% of its customer base in Q2 2024 is definitely a good reason to avoid SFIX stock. And compared with the same period a year earlier, Stitch Fix shed 17% of its users during the quarter. Given the firm&rsquo;s declining customer totals, I&rsquo;m not surprised that its sales fell 17.5% year-over-year in Q2 .



For the third quarter, which ended on April 27, SFIX expects an adjusted EBITDA of potentially -$5 million. So it appears that the retailer may be heading into the red even on an adjusted EBITDA basis.



And indicating that the Street is losing patience with the name, the shares <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/sfix?mod=search_symbol">have tumbled</a> 40% so far this year.



<h2>Peloton (PTON)</h2>



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Like Stitch Fix, Peloton&rsquo;s <a href="https://investor.onepeloton.com/static-files/34f2d1ec-4711-40dd-add3-74f40d997786">customer base is shrinking</a> which is never a good sign for any company. Specifically, in Peloton&rsquo;s fiscal Q2 2024, its total membership declined 4% year-over-year (YOY) to 6.4 million. Meanwhile, its paid app subscription total fell 16% YOY to 718,000. And in another negative development, its top line dropped 6% YOY.



On a positive note, the amount of its cash burned by operating activities did sink 65% to $31.2 million in Q2. Still, given the meaningful declines of its customer base, I believe that the company will have difficulty shrinking its loss much further. That&rsquo;s particularly true because the improvement in its cash burn was entirely due to a large, 14% YOY decline in its operating expenses. As is well known, the extent to which firms can cut their expenses is always limited.



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