Retail tends to be a volatile sector. Successful expanding into menswear. Premium-priced products geared to higher-income households. You could buy on a dip. Unit growth potential not as great as for ATZ.
Hitting a 52-week high today and will join the S&P on Wednesday
The street talks about a slowing consumer, but Lululemon is a higher-end clothing retailer and is not seeing high-income households traded down yet. These rich consumers are in a better place.
Hitting a 52-week high today and will join the S&P on Wednesday
It deserves to join the S&P. Lululemon has embedded intself in society and is the one retailer that keeps delivering consistent growth. Lulu benefits from the new weight-loss drugs, and consumers will be attracted to their clothing.
Magnificent story. Don't misjudge the infectious quality of this brand and its growth rates. Likes it, but it's pricey. You don't want to own retail forever, but you can still buy at these levels.
They delivered a super quarter with China's revenue up 61% among other great comps. This confirms that China's consumers are coming back and reopening. Lulu didn't mention theft/shrinkage at all, which is notable.
Just last month he signalled a buy, but he just sold it, because he collected a tidy profit. He still likes it. It attracts the luxury consumer, which he remains bullish on, but he took profits. The stock moved up faster than he expected. He will buy it again below $300 for another trade.
Lululemon stated that an 84% increase in inventory year-over-year was planned, but he doesn't believe that. The stock is paying forward now, because valuations matter and margins contract.
Lululemon vs. Costco LULU was overestimated vs. Costo being underestimated. LULu shares were killed today after earnings. There have been constant price target hikes for LULU. Today, Lulu saw strong growth in the US and China. Men's sales are gaining speed. BUT it trades at 38x earnings. Investors expected a flawless quarter, but wasn't. There was a little more inventory than expected, and U.S. sales were a tad light. Main problem is that LULU shares shot up before the quarter, so the market mercilessly sold today. It plunged 12.85% today and will likely sell off another day. Wait to see if selling abates on Tuesday. Costco is the total opposite. It has fallen 15% from its August high. They just delivered a good quarter and met expectations, and will pay a special dividend. Owns a big position in Costco. They provide the best merchandise at the lowest price, and they don't overexpand.
It seemed like a Covid play with a bleak future after Covid (look at Peloton). Today, they announced a new service called Lululemon Studio which allows customers online and in-person fitness instruction. Could this hybrid be the future?
Retail tends to be a volatile sector. Successful expanding into menswear. Premium-priced products geared to higher-income households. You could buy on a dip. Unit growth potential not as great as for ATZ.