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Lululemon Athletica

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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Analysts provided their views on Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) ahead of the Shanghai Analyst Meeting <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LULU/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">scheduled for October 9-10</a>.
JP Morgan analyst Matthew R. Boss notes that North American revenues have outperformed Lululemon&#8217;s (Overweight with a price target of $338.00) April 2022 Investor Day plan, exceeding the expected low-double-digit CAGR by around 10 points, with FY23 achieving a 20% CAGR.
As a result, revenues in North America may now be &#8220;normalizing&#8221; toward the originally outlined low-double-digit CAGR for 2021-2026, with the analyst projecting a return to a 12% CAGR in the second half of FY24.
Boss expects Lululemon&#8217;s international revenues to grow by over 30% annually in FY24 and into FY25/26, resulting in a 35% revenue CAGR by 2026 compared to 2021, exceeding management&#8217;s 30%+ target.
This growth, driven by both China and other global markets, is expected to increase international revenues to 35% of total sales by 2026, adds the analyst.
The analyst projects FY24 EPS at $14.06 (vs. Street&#8217;s $13.99) within management&#8217;s guidance range of $13.95-$14.15, driven by +8.8% revenue growth (vs. Street&#8217;s +8.5%).
For FY25, Boss forecast EPS at $15.00 (vs. Street&#8217;s $14.94), with revenue growth of +5.8% and operating margins flat year-over-year, below management&#8217;s expected margin expansion.
Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs analyst Brooke Roach writes that recent data points for Lululemon (Neutral rated with a price target of $291) show a mixed outlook.
On the positive side, brand purchase intent and net promoter scores are improving according to HundredX, with stronger digital traffic and app downloads, along with a slight reduction in promotions year-over-year.
However, this is tempered by weak in-store traffic trends (down 9% YoY in September), declining Google search interest in the U.S. and Canada, and sluggish sales (according to Bloomberg), adds the analyst.
Roach says that while product newness has stabilized, this is attributed to easier year-over-year comparisons rather than a surge in new product launches.
The analyst anticipates the analyst meeting to highlight the brand&#8217;s international growth potential, with a focus on expansion in China. However, the analyst doesn&#8217;t expect any new long-term targets or financial guidance for the overall company to be announced.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUL#NYSE">BUL</a>) and Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFQY#BATS">VFQY</a>).
Price Action: LULU shares are down 0.41% at $269.28 at the last check Monday.
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Lululemon Set For Strong Global Growth Despite Mixed US Trends: Analysts Eye China As Key Driver For 2024-2026 Expansion

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: 
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<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>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$122.7K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>157.8K</td>
</tr>
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<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
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<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$36.9K</td>
<td>11.1K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
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<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$174.8K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
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<td>SG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$199.7K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>WYNN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>929</td>
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<td>CZR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$76.1K</td>
<td>72</td>
<td>82</td>
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<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>266</td>
<td>14</td>
</tr>
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<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$74.2K</td>
<td>484</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
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<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$4100.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 2454 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $122.7K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 6722 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 157806 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 105 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 800 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $120.0K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 10799 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3844 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 58 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.9K, with a price of $636.0 per contract. There were 11179 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3471 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 sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 77 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 165 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $174.8K, with a price of $1061.0 per contract. There were 9051 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2268 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SG#NYSE">SG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 469 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 235 contract(s) at a $45.00 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 $199.7K, with a price of $850.0 per contract. There were 32 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1018 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WYNN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.5K, with a price of $305.0 per contract. There were 4100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 929 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 put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 259 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 81 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.1K, with a price of $940.0 per contract. There were 72 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 82 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 put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 441 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 12 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $2935.0 per contract. There were 266 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 105 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.2K, with a price of $7425.0 per contract. There were 484 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 833 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 1 contract(s) at a $4100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.0K, with a price of $57000.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2 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 Whale Activity In Today's Session

Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) shares are trading higher by 3.28% to $271.18 during Friday&#8217;s session. Shares of apparel-related companies are trading higher after the dockworkers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41177060/port-strike-ends-workers-return-to-work-friday">reached a deal</a> to suspend their strike after they reached a tentative agreement.
What Happened: Lululemon stock rose on Friday following the resolution of the port strike along the East and Gulf coasts, which ended after a tentative agreement was reached between dockworkers and port operators. 
The labor dispute, which had threatened to disrupt supply chains ahead of the critical holiday season, was quickly resolved, easing fears of significant delays in inventory shipments for retailers like Lululemon.
The agreement, which includes a 62% wage increase for dockworkers over six years and improved working conditions, addresses key demands of the International Longshoremen&#8217;s Association.
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The strike, which lasted only three days, averted a prolonged disruption that would have caused logistical challenges for companies reliant on steady import flows, especially as they gear up for the busy holiday period.
What Else: For Lululemon, which sources a substantial portion of its products from overseas manufacturers, any disruption in the port operations could have caused shipment delays, potentially resulting in lower inventory levels during the all-important fourth quarter. The quick resolution of the strike now ensures that Lululemon, and other retailers, can keep their supply chains running smoothly as consumer demand peaks.
The news also defused a political risk for the current administration, which had been under pressure to avoid a prolonged labor conflict that could have exacerbated inflationary pressures. Dockworkers are set to return to work immediately, with port operations expected to return to normal by the end of the week.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41187740/blowout-september-jobs-report-spurs-reactions-6-economists-say-aggressive-fed-rat">&#8216;Blowout&#8217; September Jobs Report Spurs Reactions: 6 Economists Say Aggressive Fed Rate Cuts May Face Obstacles</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy LULU Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Lululemon Athletica &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so.
In the the case of Lululemon Athletica, which is trading at $270.63 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 0.37 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, LULU has a 52-week high of $516.37 and a 52-week low of $226.19.

Why Lululemon Athletica (LULU) Stock Is Rising

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Shares of apparel-related companies are trading higher after the dockworkers reached a deal to suspend their strike after they reached a tentative agreement.

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in LULU usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 13 extraordinary options activities for Lululemon Athletica. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 38% leaning bullish and 15% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $162,469, and 8 are calls, amounting to $374,700.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $230.0 to $360.0 for Lululemon Athletica over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Lululemon Athletica's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Lululemon Athletica's whale trades within a strike price range from $230.0 to $360.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Lululemon Athletica Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727891222_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<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 style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$20.2</td>
<td>$19.2</td>
<td>$20.2</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$88.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$50.5</td>
<td>$49.65</td>
<td>$50.5</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$75.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">27</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
</tr>
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<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$44.65</td>
<td>$40.7</td>
<td>$42.65</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$51.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">43</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">12</td>
</tr>
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<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$49.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">322</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">92</td>
</tr>
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<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.95</td>
<td>$13.8</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$46.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
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</tbody>
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<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.
<h3>Where Is Lululemon Athletica Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 890,972, the price of LULU is down -1.78% at $261.72. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 64 days.</li>
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<h3>Expert Opinions on Lululemon Athletica</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $314.0.
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Lululemon Athletica's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Historically, investors have bet on the consumer discretionary sector when the Federal Reserve (the Fed) cuts interest rates, as these typically have a positive effect on consumer spending habits through easier and cheaper financing rates. However, this time it&#39;s different, the state of the consumer is not what it used to be before, and that is sending money out of a few stocks in the space and into others.
Stocks in the retail industry, those that are highly dependent on domestic demand and consumer trends, will likely suffer from what&#39;s happening behind the scenes in the economy. Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lulu#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) falls into this category, which is why price action and analyst downgrades have been working against the company lately. To avoid this pitfall, investors can look into those with much more international sales exposure.
A bigger brand like Nike Inc.&nbsp;with a large presence in international markets can help the financials of the business diversify across different trends and cycles. Benefitting from this same trend is Skechers Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/skx#NYSE">SKX</a>) with over a third of its sales exposure being concentrated in European markets. Before investors dig deeper into he divergence between these names, they should understand why domestic markets are seeing lower demand.
<h2>Key Factors Behind the Recent Decline in Consumer Confidence Readings</h2>
Economists can keep thinking in black or white terms when it comes to the consumer, but the reality is that there are many more factors at play, such as psychology. The consumer today has to battle with rising unemployment rates, inflation in items like rent, groceries, and insurance.
The divergence between earning power and inflation has caused one major shift in the financial sector, one that drove Warren Buffett out of consumer credit stocks like Capital One Financial Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cof#NYSE">COF</a>) over the past quarter. Credit card delinquencies are on the rise, and so are car repossession rates in their 23% annual spike.
Ultimately, the personal savings rate ended up negative in recent readings, meaning items like clothing and other discretionary items will likely be first to be put out of the monthly spending budget from consumers. Investors can probably guess what happens next to stocks that rely too much on domestic demand for these products, such as Lululemon.
<h2>The Trends Are Clear for Lululemon: Here Are the Key Details</h2>
Lululemon stock had been an investor favorite since the COVID-19 pandemic, when the Fed cut interest rates to a near historical low, an event that helped Lululemon see better prospects. However, today&#39;s rate cuts come up against the weakening consumer state, which won&#39;t probably have the same effect on the stock as they had a few years ago.
Wall Street analysts know this, and those at Raymond James, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank all downgraded Lululemon stock&#39;s price target over the past month. This shift in sentiment serves as a warning for investors to consider, one that is weighted against these fundamental trends that also work against the stock.
More than that, bearish traders decided to raid the stock recently as well, as Lululemon stock&#39;s short interest rose by as much as 10.8% in the past month, part of a quarterly trend higher. This new sentiment can be seen in the company&#39;s price action lately as well.
Lululemon stock now trades at a low 50% of its 52-week high, meaning a deep bear market in the company&#39;s value perception. The changing sentiment can also be attributed to Wall Street&#39;s earnings per share (EPS) projections for the next 12 months.
Analysts predict that Lululemon will see only $2.85 EPS compared to today&#39;s $3.15, calling for a net decline of 9.5% to bring the bearish thesis home. Despite the sock already trading at a low, investors should consider waiting a bit before forgiving its fall.
<h2>Why Nike and Skechers Are the Better Buys Right Now</h2>
Counting with a much bigger international presence, both Nike and Skechers are able to stay away from the potentially bigger contractions to be seen from the consumer sector in the United States, which is why Wall Street has treated both of them a bit better.
Not to mention, mega investor Bill Ackman recently took advantage of Nike&#39;s sell-off to buy up a sizeable stake in the company, showing investors that value is in Nike rather than Lululemon stock despite both suffering from similar declines. Here&#39;s what Wall Street had to say about Nike.
The consensus price target lies at $96.5 today, calling for up to 8% upside from where the stock trades right now. This is after the double-digit rally that Ackman&#39;s purchase ignited as well. But that&#39;s not all, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan decided to boost their holdings by 625.4% in Nike, bringing their net investment to $5.8 million today.
All told, Nike stock now trades at 72% of its 52-week high to be significantly above Lululemon.
Skechers brings a similar thesis to the market, as the stock sits at 92% of its 52-week high to show investors bullish momentum in recent months.
Analysts at Bank of America felt comfortable boosting the stock&#39;s price target up to $81 a share, daring it to rally by as much as 17% from where it trades today and also make a new yearly high. Short sellers are also starting to capitulate in front of this trend, as Skechers stock&#39;s short interest declined by 9.2% in the past month.
With declining short interest and increasing analyst confidence, Skechers appears poised for continued strength. If current trends persist, the stock could soon challenge its previous highs, further supported by strong market sentiment.
Fundamentally, these two have much better upside and safety than Lululemon, which is why investors should consider them as potential buys in the middle of a weakening consumer sentiment reading.
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Shares of Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) dipped 0.9% to $264.04 Wednesday morning after Nike Inc reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter revenue, raising concerns about the broader athletic apparel market. Nike&#8217;s first-quarter revenue came in at $11.59 billion, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41129610/nike-q1-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-teams-energized-amid-ceo-transition-a-comeback-at-this-scale">missing Wall Street's expectations</a> of $11.65 billion.
The 10% year-over-year revenue decline, including drops across North America, China and Europe, has cast a shadow over the entire athletic retail sector, including premium brands like Lululemon.
What To Know: While Lululemon operates in a slightly different segment of the athletic apparel market, specializing in high-end yoga and athleisure wear, Nike's earnings report highlights potential challenges facing the broader industry. 
Nike's wholesale revenues, which dropped by 8%, and its 13% decline in Nike Direct revenues, indicate softening consumer demand across athletic wear and footwear. This could suggest potential headwinds for Lululemon, which also relies on maintaining strong consumer interest in performance and lifestyle apparel.
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Nike's wholesale revenues, which dropped by 8%, and its 13% decline in Nike Direct revenues, indicate softening consumer demand across athletic wear and footwear. This could suggest potential headwinds for Lululemon, which also relies on maintaining strong consumer interest in performance and lifestyle apparel.
Nike&#8217;s earnings miss comes at a time when macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and slowing consumer spending, are pressuring discretionary purchases. Lululemon, known for its premium pricing strategy, could face increased competition for consumer dollars as shoppers become more price-sensitive. 
What Else: Although Lululemon has historically benefited from strong brand loyalty and a focus on affluent customers, the broader weakness in Nike&#8217;s results could signal cooling demand for athletic apparel in general.
Moreover, Nike's sales decline in key markets, especially North America, where sales dropped 11%, raises concerns for Lululemon&#8217;s core business. Both companies rely heavily on North American consumers, and any prolonged slowdown in this region could impact Lululemon&#8217;s future growth trajectory. 
Lululemon, which has been expanding its product offerings into areas like footwear and men&#8217;s wear, could face intensified competition from Nike if the latter leans into promotions and discounts to offset its slowing sales, especially with Nike's inventory still at $8.3 billion, down just 5% year-over-year.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy LULU Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Lululemon Athletica&#8217;s case, it is in the Consumer Discretionary sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, LULU has a 52-week high of $516.37 and a 52-week low of $226.19.

What's Going On With Lululemon Athletica (LULU) Shares?

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Shares of footwear and athletic apparel stocks are trading lower in sympathy with Nike which reported Q1 revenue that missed estimates.

Lululemon Athletica shares are trading lower after Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating on the stock and lowered its price target from $326 to $314.

During the last three months, 30 analysts shared their evaluations of Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), revealing diverse outlooks 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.
<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;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">13</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</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;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</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>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $320.83, a high estimate of $470.00, and a low estimate of $220.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 14.64%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727784017_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</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>Alexandra Steiger</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$314.00</td>
<td>$326.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashley Owens</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrienne Yih</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$261.00</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anna Andreeva</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Kernan</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$382.00</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rick Patel</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexandra Steiger</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$326.00</td>
<td>$329.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lorraine Hutchinson</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Civello</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Nikic</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$324.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Kernan</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rick Patel</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Binetti</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexandra Steiger</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$329.00</td>
<td>$404.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ike Boruchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anna Andreeva</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Duffy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$416.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jay Sole</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brooke Roach</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$286.00</td>
<td>$463.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Altschwager</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Binetti</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Civello</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Randal Konik</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Kernan</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$447.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Altschwager</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$338.00</td>
<td>$457.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Randal Konik</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$240.00</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 a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning 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 gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Lululemon Athletica's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Lululemon Athletica's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of 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 Milestones: Lululemon Athletica's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Lululemon Athletica's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 July, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 7.33%. This signifies a substantial 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 16.57% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Lululemon Athletica's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 9.52%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lululemon Athletica's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 5.79%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, Lululemon Athletica adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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30 Analysts Assess Lululemon Athletica: What You Need To Know

Morgan Stanley analyst Alexandra Steiger maintains Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $326 to $314.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Lululemon Athletica, Lowers Price Target to $314

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with LULU, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 17 uncommon options trades for Lululemon Athletica.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 58% bullish and 41%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $482,385, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $241,665.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $210.0 to $280.0 for Lululemon Athletica over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Lululemon Athletica stands at 576.0, with a total volume reaching 871.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Lululemon Athletica, situated within the strike price corridor from $210.0 to $280.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Lululemon Athletica Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727117143_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$20.55</td>
<td>$20.4</td>
<td>$20.4</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$65.2K</td>
<td>419</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$65.1K</td>
<td>49</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">247</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$24.45</td>
<td>$24.05</td>
<td>$24.45</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$63.5K</td>
<td>293</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.05</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$57.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$24.45</td>
<td>$24.35</td>
<td>$24.35</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>293</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">77</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.
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>Where Is Lululemon Athletica Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 780,621, the price of LULU is down -0.26% at $261.93. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 73 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Lululemon Athletica</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $342.0.
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Lululemon Athletica

Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 8.93% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.13%. Currently, Lululemon Athletica has a market capitalization of $32.44 billion. 
Buying $100 In LULU: If an investor had bought $100 of LULU stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $619.41 today based on a price of $264.24 for LULU at the time of writing.
<h3>Lululemon Athletica's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726848031_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.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have $600 Today

Palantir Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) and Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) will be added to the S&amp;P 500 Index on Friday, as part of a rebalancing that happens<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40958207/how-apple-stock-could-gain-from-fridays-s-p-500-rebalancing-what-investors-should-know"> once a quarter.</a>
Here's a look at what the addition means and how Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock performed since it joined the index in 2020.
 What Happened: Palantir will be<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/09/40795608/palantirs-s-p-500-journey-rebel-tech-giant-transforms-into-frankenstein-monster-powere"> added to the S&amp;P 500 Index </a>for the first time as part of the rebalancing, while this will be a homecoming for Dell, which was previously a member.
Being a part of the S&amp;P 500 Index can be a great thing for stocks and their investors as it means that the company gets more notoriety and is also tracked by the many ETFs that track the index such as the popular SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).
Stocks that are added to the S&amp;P 500 Index don't always experience jumps in their share price in the short or long term. In fact, many stocks see a run-up in their share price when it is announced they are going to be added before falling after the addition takes place.
One of the biggest S&amp;P 500 moves of all time was the decision to include Tesla in the index. The move came as the company turned profitable and had met other requirements to be included.
Tesla<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/20/11/18396238/tesla-will-finally-be-added-to-the-s-p-500"> officially joined </a>the S&amp;P 500 Index on Dec. 21, 2020, with the stock all added at once, a move that came as experts decided if the stock should be added in two tranches due to the stock's size.
At the time Tesla was added to the S&amp;P 500, the stock made up the sixth largest weighting in the index. Tesla is now the 11th largest weighting.
Tesla shares struggled in its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/22/12/30189411/heres-how-much-tesla-has-dragged-down-the-s-p-500-since-it-was-added-2-years-ago"> first two years </a>in the S&amp;P 500 with a 46.5% decline, including a more than 60% drop in 2022. The large weighting of Tesla and subsequent stock price drop weighed on the market index's performance along with the ETFs that tracked it.
Investors who bought Tesla the day it was added to the S&amp;P 500 may have done better buying days or months later after the fanfare had faded.
A $1,000 investment in Tesla stock on Dec. 21, 2020, could have bought 4.89 shares based on a split-adjusted price of $222.83. The $1,000 investment would be worth $1,192.77 today based on a price of $243.92 for Tesla at the time of writing. This represents a return of 19.3% over the last nearly four years, as illustrated on the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent092024&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart </a>below.
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For comparison, the same $1,000 investment in the SPY, which tracks the S&amp;P 500, could have bought 2.64 shares of the ETF. The $1,000 investment would be worth $1,507.39 today, up 50.7% over the same time period.
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What's Next: Palantir and Dell are both trading higher year-to-date and saw spikes when it was announced they would be added to the S&amp;P 500 Index. The moves could be short-lived lived and investors should be aware that shares won't just trade higher Friday or Monday because the stocks are now included in the market index.
Freedom Capital Markets Chief Market Strategist Jay Woods shared some recent examples in his weekly <a href="https://jaywoods.substack.com/">newsletter </a>ahead of the S&amp;P 500 rebalance, which traditionally takes place on the third Friday of March, June, September and December. Some additions happen when mergers and acquisitions are completed to replace old members.
<ul>
<li>Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>): Was added in October 2023 and jumped 10% on the news and "faded after three days and inclusion day was a non-event," Woods said.</li>
<li>Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>): Stock was added in December 2023 and moved up 8% before giving gains back two weeks later.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>): Stock jumped 27% when the S&amp;P 500 addition was announced and was later up only 10% when shares were added officially in March 2024. Shares have fallen since the stock was added.</li>
</ul>
"So far PLTR has rallied 17.3% since the announcement, while shares of Dell have climbed 12.1%. Expect them to fade into Friday's close but resume their recent trends within a few weeks of the addition into their next earnings cycle," Woods said on Monday.
Woods said some market enthusiasts claim that being added to the S&amp;P 500 Index is a curse, which Tesla and Super Micro may illustrate above.
"Most additions have fared well and resumed their trends and normal activity afterwards."
For Palantir and Dell, time will tell if the addition is a curse or a normal event ahead of more growth for shares.
PLTR, DELL Price Action: Palantir shares traded at $36.25 at the time of writing Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $13.68 to $37.35. Palantir stock is up 122.1% year-to-date.
Dell shares traded at $117.06 at the time of writing Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $63.90 to $179.70. Dell shares are up 57.5% year-to-date.
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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 12 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 0% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 58% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $1,964,993 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $117,300.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $230.0 to $450.0 for Lululemon Athletica over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Lululemon Athletica options trades today is 886.55 with a total volume of 582.00.
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 $230.0 to $450.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Lululemon Athletica Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725984989_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>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$19.95</td>
<td>$18.7</td>
<td>$19.3</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$829.9K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">430</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$18.15</td>
<td>$17.85</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$720.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$206.9</td>
<td>$200.45</td>
<td>$204.28</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$143.0K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$57.45</td>
<td>$56.55</td>
<td>$56.82</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$56.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$58.15</td>
<td>$55.45</td>
<td>$56.75</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$56.7K</td>
<td>1.5K</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>Where Is Lululemon Athletica Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 530,522, the price of LULU is down by -1.13%, reaching $245.78.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 86 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Lululemon Athletica</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $320.4.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Lululemon Athletica, which currently sits at a price target of $270. </li>
<li>An analyst from TD Cowen has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Lululemon Athletica, which currently sits at a price target of $375. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Raymond James continues to hold a Outperform rating for Lululemon Athletica, targeting a price of $325. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on Lululemon Athletica with a target price of $382. </li>
<li>Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Piper Sandler lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $250.</li>
</ul>
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Lululemon Athletica Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

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 10.85% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.42%. Currently, Lululemon Athletica has a market capitalization of $30.60 billion. 
Buying $100 In LULU: If an investor had bought $100 of LULU stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $2,115.62 today based on a price of $249.25 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/2024/1725915623_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.

$100 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth $2,100 Today

Although U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday, there were a few notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company&#8217;s prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">Benzinga&#8217;s insider transactions</a> platform.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">PBF Energy</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBF#NYSE">PBF</a>) 10% owner Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PBF/analyst-ratings"> acquired a total of 1,210,000 shares at</a> an average price of $33.25. To acquire these shares, it cost around $40.2 million.</li>
<li>What's Happening: PBF Energy will release its earnings results for the third quarter 2024 on Thursday, Oct. 31.</li>
<li>What PBF Energy Does: PBF Energy Inc is an independent petroleum refiner and supplier of unbranded transportation fuels, heating oil, petrochemical feedstocks, lubricants, and other petroleum products in the United States.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Talos Energy</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TALO#NYSE">TALO</a>) 10% owner Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V. acquired a total of 2,397,000 shares at an average price of $11.08. To acquire these shares, it cost around $26.5 million.</li>
<li>What's Happening: The company disclosed that its Ewing Bank 953 well has successfully discovered commercial quantities of oil and natural gas.</li>
<li>What Talos Energy Does: Talos Energy Inc is an independent oil and gas company predominantly involved in offshore exploration and production.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cognex</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGNX#NASDAQ">CGNX</a>) SVP, Chief Financial Officer Dennis Fehr <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">bought a total of 6,570 shares</a> at an average price of $38.04. To acquire these shares, it cost around $249,920.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On July 31, Cognex reported mixed second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>What Cognex Does: Cognex Corp provides machine vision products that help automate manufacturing processes.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lululemon Athletica</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) CEO Calvin McDonald <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">bought a total of 4,000 shares</a> at an average price of $260.00. The insider spent around $1.04 million to buy those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Aug. 29, Lululemon Athletica reported better-than-expected second-quarter EPS results.</li>
<li>What Lululemon Athletica Does: Lululemon Athletica designs, distributes, and markets athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and girls.</li>
</ul>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish 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 11 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 45% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 36% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $133,852 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $306,300.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $240.0 to $400.0 for Lululemon Athletica over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Lululemon Athletica options trades today is 246.5 with a total volume of 240.00.
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 $240.0 to $400.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Lululemon Athletica Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725464721_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 style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$32.95</td>
<td>$31.2</td>
<td>$31.2</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$87.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">58</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$27.2</td>
<td>$26.2</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">538</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$146.8</td>
<td>$143.65</td>
<td>$146.8</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$41.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">216</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$42.05</td>
<td>$39.7</td>
<td>$41.5</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$41.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">38</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</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.
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>Trading volume stands at 582,389, with LULU's price down by -2.37%, positioned at $251.97.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 92 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About 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 $312.8.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Piper Sandler downgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $250. </li>
<li>An analyst from Wedbush persists with their Outperform rating on Lululemon Athletica, maintaining a target price of $324. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Raymond James continues to hold a Outperform rating for Lululemon Athletica, targeting a price of $350. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Neutral rating on Lululemon Athletica with a target price of $315. </li>
<li>An analyst from Raymond James has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Lululemon Athletica, which currently sits at a price target of $325. </li>
</ul>
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Lululemon Athletica Unusual Options Activity

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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<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>
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<td>Lululemon Athletica Inc</td>
<td>20.06</td>
<td>7.90</td>
<td>3.28</td>
<td>9.52%</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$1.41</td>
<td>7.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ralph Lauren Corp</td>
<td>16.53</td>
<td>4.48</td>
<td>1.70</td>
<td>7.0%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>1.05%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Tapestry Inc</td>
<td>11.71</td>
<td>3.26</td>
<td>1.43</td>
<td>5.62%</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>$1.19</td>
<td>-1.75%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Levi Strauss &amp; Co</td>
<td>53.53</td>
<td>3.92</td>
<td>1.26</td>
<td>0.92%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.87</td>
<td>7.81%</td>
</tr>
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<td>PVH Corp</td>
<td>7.90</td>
<td>1.06</td>
<td>0.65</td>
<td>3.08%</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>6.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Columbia Sportswear Co</td>
<td>21.68</td>
<td>2.59</td>
<td>1.43</td>
<td>-0.63%</td>
<td>$-0.01</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>-8.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kontoor Brands Inc</td>
<td>17.70</td>
<td>11.35</td>
<td>1.66</td>
<td>13.73%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>-1.48%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Carter's Inc</td>
<td>10.22</td>
<td>2.93</td>
<td>0.82</td>
<td>3.28%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>-5.96%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Oxford Industries Inc</td>
<td>33.45</td>
<td>2.30</td>
<td>0.89</td>
<td>6.65%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.26</td>
<td>-5.22%</td>
</tr>
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<td>G-III Apparel Group Ltd</td>
<td>6.96</td>
<td>0.78</td>
<td>0.40</td>
<td>0.38%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.26</td>
<td>0.52%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIGS Inc</td>
<td>68.56</td>
<td>2.62</td>
<td>2.03</td>
<td>0.28%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>4.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Movado Group Inc</td>
<td>13.33</td>
<td>1.06</td>
<td>0.81</td>
<td>0.57%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>-5.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Superior Group Of Companies Inc</td>
<td>21.35</td>
<td>1.21</td>
<td>0.43</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>1.99%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lakeland Industries Inc</td>
<td>31.71</td>
<td>1.42</td>
<td>1.38</td>
<td>1.33%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>26.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vera Bradley Inc</td>
<td>41.68</td>
<td>0.70</td>
<td>0.40</td>
<td>-3.21%</td>
<td>$-0.0</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>-14.58%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>25.45</td>
<td>2.83</td>
<td>1.09</td>
<td>2.81%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>0.41%</td>
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 </style>By conducting an in-depth analysis of Lululemon Athletica, we can identify the following trends: 
<ul>
<li>
The stock's Price to Earnings ratio of 20.06 is lower than the industry average by 0.79x, suggesting potential value in the eyes of market participants.
</li>
<li>
It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 7.9 which exceeds the industry average by 2.79x.
</li>
<li>
The Price to Sales ratio of 3.28, which is 3.01x the industry average, suggests the stock could potentially be overvalued in relation to its sales performance compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 9.52% that is 6.71% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
The company exhibits higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $640 Million, which is 8.0x above the industry average, implying stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
The company has higher gross profit of $1.41 Billion, which indicates 3.28x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company is experiencing remarkable revenue growth, with a rate of 7.33%, outperforming the industry average of 0.41%.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725375637_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio assesses the extent to which a company relies on borrowed funds compared 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.
In light of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, a comparison between Lululemon Athletica and its top 4 peers reveals the following information:
<ul>
<li>
Compared to its top 4 peers, Lululemon Athletica has a stronger financial position indicated by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36.
</li>
<li>
This suggests that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be seen as a positive attribute by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Lululemon Athletica in the Textiles, Apparel &amp; Luxury Goods industry, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest a premium valuation based on book value and sales. In terms of profitability, Lululemon shows high ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit margins, outperforming industry peers. Additionally, the high revenue growth rate reflects strong top-line performance compared to competitors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

In-Depth Analysis: Lululemon Athletica Versus Competitors In Textiles, Apparel &amp; Luxury Goods Industry

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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. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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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>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/30/24</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>17.6K</td>
<td>61.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/06/24</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>21.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/30/24</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IRBT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$6.50</td>
<td>$49.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>11.1K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$104.5K</td>
<td>644</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>672</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>628</td>
<td>254</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$72.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>247</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$36.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on August 30, 2024. This event was a transfer of 122 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.9K, with a price of $252.0 per contract. There were 17628 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 61522 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on September 6, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $212.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.2K, with a price of $525.0 per contract. There were 3812 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21234 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 bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on August 30, 2024. Parties traded 229 contract(s) at a $82.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $131.0 per contract. There were 7262 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5401 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IRBT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 11 day(s) on September 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 2499 contract(s) at a $6.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 43 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.9K, with a price of $20.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 46 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $100.00 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 $26.7K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 11115 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2289 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 46 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 268 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.5K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 644 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1842 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 74 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 1265 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 672 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 628 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 254 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 137 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $300.00 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 $72.9K, with a price of $1215.0 per contract. There were 1052 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 247 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 501 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.1K, with a price of $1805.0 per contract. There were 1040 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40 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>. 
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