Lululemon Athletica Inc.

Most of Nike’s (NKE) incremental revenue was recorded in its North America market, Nike’s largest geographical segment.

On June 11, Lululemon Athletica (LULU) filed a shelf prospectus with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (or SEC).

Nike’s balance sheet size is larger than the combined balance sheets of Lululemon Athletica (LULU), Under Armour (UAA), Columbia Sportswear (COLM), and Skechers (SKX).

Lululemon (LULU) exceeded analysts’ earnings expectations in each of the first three quarters of fiscal 2018.

Lululemon Athletica warned of a slowdown for the next quarter and the coming year. As a result, a host of brokerage companies reacted with outlook revisions and rating downgrades.

Nike continued to deliver a solid performance with a 10% YoY increase in 1Q17, primarily driven by a double-digit growth in the company’s overseas markets.

In fiscal 1Q17. Lululemon’s (LULU) e-commerce sales rose by 16.7% to $97.6 million in the quarter, representing 19.7% of its revenue.

Lululemon Athletica (LULU) stock was up over 3.0% in pre-market trading today after the company raised its guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.

Skechers’ (SKX) solid 3Q17 results were followed by a host of analyst actions.

VF Corporation (VFC) expects sales headwinds from its Imagewear, Sportswear, and Contemporary Brand segments to impact its 4Q15 and 2015 results.

Lululemon Athletica (LULU) reported sales revenue of $453 million in 2Q16, up 15.9% year-over-year. Excluding the impact of adverse foreign currency movements, sales would have increased by 21%.

The yoga-inspired athletic apparel retailer Lululemon Athletica’s (LULU) stock is soaring today after the company reported robust first-quarter results and issued upbeat guidance yesterday.

One day after Kate Spade’s upgrade, Under Armour and Gap also came under scrutiny. On September 13, Nomura initiated coverage of UA with a “neutral” rating.

Under Armour’s (UAA) stock plunged 25% after the company reported lower-than-expected top and bottom lines and a glum guidance.

Though Skechers (SKX) fared better than expectations in profitability and on sales in 1Q18, the management’s guidance for 2Q18 came as a big disappointment for investors.

Columbia Sportswear’s (COLM) stock had a good run in 2017, with the stock surging 23% during the year.

Around 62% of analysts covering Nike recommend a “buy” for the stock, 32% recommend a “hold,” and 5% recommend a “sell.”

In the last few quarters, Skechers (SKX) stock has shown high volatility after its quarterly results.

In October and November, Lululemon Athletica announced several top-level management changes.

2017 hasn’t been a great year for sportswear stocks so far. Lululemon Athletica, Under Armour, and Columbia Sportswear have fallen 29%, 16.5%, and 4.7% year-to-date.

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Overall, analysts do not have a negative sentiment toward Nike’s stock, as the company has not received any “sell” recommendations yet. On September 20, 2016, the company had 21 “buy” and 12 “hold” recommendations from Wall Street analysts.

Two of Nike’s (NKE) top-level executives parted ways with the company last week amid reports of inappropriate workplace behavior

Sports apparel as a category has been outpacing growth in 12 other retail segments for several months now. This should benefit sales for Lululemon (LULU).

VF Corporation saw sales of $2.5 billion in 2Q15, up 4.7% year-over-year. Its performance was boosted by top brands The North Face, Timberland, and Vans.

H&R Block (HRB) is set to announce its fiscal Q4 2018 results on June 12 after the market closes.

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Lululemon rose by 0.20% to close at $76.66 per share on September 1, 2016. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were -4.9%, -0.96%, and 46.1%.

Revenue gains for Nike (NKE) in 1H15 were broad-based. Sales rose for almost all key product categories, with the notable exception of the golf category.

Nike delivered an earnings beat in 3Q15—the 11th straight quarter that the company had come ahead of Wall Street earnings expectations.

The initial bullish reaction to Nike’s earnings stemmed from the upbeat futures orders reports, the higher-than-expected earnings growth, and upbeat outlook.

Nike (NKE) has a positive earnings surprise history. In simple terms, the company has beat Wall Street’s earnings estimates in the past several quarters.

Nike is the world’s largest athletic footwear and apparel company. It dominates the sportswear market in Europe, China, and North America.

At its 2015 Investor Day held on September 14, Nike briefed the financial community on its targets for generating value for shareholders.

Despite Nike’s expanding margin and improved operating profitability, its margin and profitability still trail peers Under Armour and Lululemon Athletica.

VF Corporation’s company guidance has indicated earnings per share growth of 15% year-over-year to $3.22 in 2015 overall.

Late last year and in early 2015, Under Armour acquired Endomondo and MyFitnessPal. Its fitness app user platform became the largest in the world.

Nike (NKE) faces some challenges in its target markets. In the US, economic growth rates have tapered down, and the trade war could affect its China market.

The company is widening its retail footprint and growing e-commerce sales. NIKE’s store count stood at 858 stores at the end of fiscal 2014.

While Nike derives most of its revenues from footwear products, it also sparks innovation in apparel technologies, such as Aeroloft, Dri-FIT, and Nike Pro.

Consensus Wall Street analyst estimates project Nike’s adjusted diluted EPS to be $3.58 in fiscal 2015, an increase of 19.7% over the previous year.

Lululemon (LULU) stock rose 10.7% to $67.80 on March 30, 2016, the day the company declared its fourth quarter results. The stock has risen more than 29% year-to-date.

Under Armour (UA), which overtook Adidas (ADDYY) last year as the number two US sportswear company, cemented its position in 1Q15.

Lululemon Athletica has outperformed its competitors, based on gross profit margin, current ratio, and PE in 2Q15.

Lululemon Athletica reported net revenue of $479.7 million for fiscal 3Q15, a rise of 14.4% when compared to net revenue of $419.4 million in fiscal 3Q14.

The impact of adverse forex movements on UA’s financial performance may be mitigated somewhat by the stronger retail environment in Europe.

Lululemon Athletica (LULU) rose by 3.8% to close at $56.82 per share as of January 12, 2016.

In early March, Nike showcased its new self-lacing footwear. Also known as “HyperAdapt 1.0,” the shoes tighten up when the foot is placed inside them.

Wall Street has projected 15.5% growth in Lululemon Athletica’s (LULU) 4Q17 top line.

Lululemon Athletica (LULU) reported a 2.6% YoY (year-over-year) rise in 2Q17 earnings per share (or EPS) when it reported its results on August 31.

Under Armour has been fully priced for growth. It trades 43 times its trailing 12-month earnings and 46 times its next 12-month earnings as of January 18, 2017.

Lululemon Athletica is trading 4.9% above its 20-day moving average, 11.7% above its 50-day moving average, and 2.4% below its 200-day moving average.

VF Corporation (VFC) expects margins to improve in 2015, coming in at 49.3% compared to 48.8% in 2014. Margins have been expanding over the past few quarters.

Nike reported a 21.9% YoY (year-over-year) fall in earnings to 57 cents per share when it reported first-quarter results on September 26.

Lululemon Athletica (LULU), which declares its 2Q16 results on September 10, is expecting sales in the range of $440 million to $445 million in the quarter.

In fiscal 2Q17, Nike’s adjusted earnings per diluted share stood at $0.50, $0.07 more than what analysts were expecting.

Coatue Management added a new position in Level 3 Communications Inc. (LVLT) during the third quarter. The stock accounted for 1.46% of the fund’s 3Q14 portfolio.

Retailers had a great holiday season in 2017 with a 4.9% YoY (year-over-year) jump in holiday sales (excluding automobiles) between November 1 and December 24, 2017.

Skechers is covered by 11 Wall Street analysts who jointly rate the stock a 1.5 on a scale of 1 for “strong buy” to 5 for “sell.”

Nike’s gross margin has deteriorated over the last five quarters. In 4Q17, its gross margin fell 180 basis points to 44.3% of sales, mostly driven by currency headwinds.

Nike is a widely covered stock. Of the 35 analysts tracking it, 60% recommend “buy,” 34% recommend “hold,” and 6% recommend “sell.”

So far this year, Lululemon and Nike have returned 31.6% and -2.8%, respectively. They have outperformed the broader equity markets.

On Monday, Lululemon Athletic (NASDAQ:LULU) announced that it signed an agreement to acquire an in-home fitness company, MIRROR, for $500 million.

Nike slipped into a loss in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. COVID-19 led to temporary store closures, which impacted sales and profitability.

Analysts expect Nike’s fourth-quarter revenue to decline 28.1% YoY to $7.32 billion. Store closures will likely impact the company’s sales in the US.

Today, B. Riley FBR downgraded Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. The firm also lowered its target price from $42 to $32.

Lululemon stock fell in the pre-market session following its first-quarter results. The lower revenues and EPS shouldn’t surprise investors.

On Thursday, Lululemon reported its first-quarter earnings for fiscal 2020. The company reported an adjusted EPS of $0.22 on revenues of $651.96 million.

For the first quarter, analysts expect Lululemon to report revenue of $683.2 million—a fall of 12.7% from $782.3 million in the first quarter of 2019.

Today, Wells Fargo downgraded Lululemon Athletica from “overweight” to “equal weight.” However, Wells Fargo raised its target price from $250 to $275.

So far, Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) stock has risen 29.5% in 2020. The stock has outperformed its major peers and the broader market.

Under Armour was already struggling due to the increased rivalry from Nike, Adidas, and Lululemon. However, COVID-19 made matters worse.

Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) stock has fallen 4.9% as of 11:41 AM ET today. The company reported strong earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 on March 26.

Nike (NYSE:NKE) stock rose 9.9% in the after-market trading hours on March 24. The stock has risen 7.0% as of 9:47 AM ET today.

Nike stock got upgraded on March 20 before its earnings results for the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Lululemon stock rose after an upgrade the same day.

On March 15, Nike announced that it will close its stores in the US, Canada, Western Europe, and Australia from March 16–27 amid the coronavirus outbreak.

J.P. Morgan expects Under Armour’s fiscal 2020 revenues to mark 3.8% growth. J.P. Morgan’s growth forecast is well below analysts’ consensus estimate.

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Nike posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings after the markets closed on Thursday. The revenues and EPS beat Wall Street’s estimates.

Shares of Lululemon (LULU) were down about 3.4% as of December 16 after it posted its third-quarter earnings results on December 11.

Nike will announce its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 after the markets close on Thursday. The company will likely post a strong quarter.

Lululemon (LULU) stock fell 4.5% in after-market trading on December 11 even though its fiscal 2019 third-quarter earnings beat Wall Street’s expectations.

Nike (NKE) stock rose 2.2% on December 5 as Goldman Sachs analyst Alexandra Walvis upgraded its rating to “buy” from “neutral.”

Lululemon Athletica (LULU) is set to announce its fiscal 2019 third-quarter earnings after the market closes on December 11.

Under Armour (UAA) stock surged 5.8% as of 3:19 PM ET today as Raymond James upgraded it to a “strong-buy” from “outperform.”

Lululemon’s latest results were well-received by markets. The stock jumped over 9% after the company released its results on December 11.

LULU’s gross profit margin slipped from 55.7% in fiscal 2013 to 52.8% in fiscal 2014. The company’s operating profit margin slipped from 27.5% to 24.6%.

The company grew its revenues at a compound annual growth rate of more than 35% over the past five years to come in at $1.6 billion in fiscal 2014.

Lululemon stock is beating the broader markets by a wide margin. Barclays has initiated coverage on LULU with an “overweight” rating.

For fiscal 2015, Under Armour posted international sales of $454 million—a 69% rise over 2014. In 4Q15, the company’s international sales rose by 69.8% YoY.

In 4Q15, Under Armour’s adjusted EPS came in at $0.48, beating the consensus Wall Street analyst estimate of $0.46 by 4.4%.

Nike’s EPS (earnings per share) have grown at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 13.9% over the last five fiscal years.

In the medium term, Nike is projecting its top line to grow to $50 billion, rising by ~63% over the $30.6 billion clocked in fiscal 2015.

Growth company Lululemon Athletica (LULU) has revised its fourth quarter (fiscal 4Q16) and full-year (fiscal 2016) revenue guidance upwards.

Lululemon Athletica’s (LULU) revenue grew by 14.7% year-over-year to $2.1 billion, a new milestone for the company. In fiscal 4Q16, Lululemon’s sales grew 16.8% to $704 million.

E-commerce was one of the reasons Lululemon Athletica (LULU) had an upbeat performance in fiscal 2016. It posted e-commerce sales of almost $402 million, a 25% increase year-over-year.

In fiscal 2017, Lululemon Athletica (LULU) expects to grow revenue 10.9%– 13.3%, or $2.29 billion–$2.34 billion. Same-store sales growth is expected in the mid-single-digit range.