26,689 lululemon athletica inc. $LULU Shares Sold by Candriam S.C.A.

Candriam S.C.A. trimmed its position in shares of lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) by 41.1% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 38,177 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock after selling 26,689 shares during the period. Candriam S.C.A.’s holdings in lululemon athletica were worth $3,686,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Gould Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of lululemon athletica during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Allied Private Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of lululemon athletica in the second quarter valued at $34,000. Ancora Advisors LLC bought a new stake in lululemon athletica in the second quarter worth $37,000. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in lululemon athletica in the first quarter worth $38,000. Finally, Nvwm LLC increased its position in lululemon athletica by 1,904.8% in the third quarter. Nvwm LLC now owns 421 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 400 shares during the last quarter. 85.20% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on LULU shares. Telsey Advisory Group decreased their price target on shares of lululemon athletica from $122.00 to $110.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, September 4th. Wolfe Research initiated coverage on shares of lululemon athletica in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. They issued an “underperform” rating and a $75.00 price objective for the company. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their target price on shares of lululemon athletica from $88.00 to $44.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, September 4th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of lululemon athletica from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a report on Monday, October 26th. Finally, BTIG Research restated a “neutral” rating on shares of lululemon athletica in a research report on Friday, September 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have given a Hold rating and seven have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $105.92.

lululemon athletica Stock Performance

Shares of lululemon athletica stock opened at $110.37 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $12.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.68 and a beta of 0.84. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $101.80 and a 200-day moving average price of $131.43. lululemon athletica inc. has a one year low of $90.38 and a one year high of $225.98.

lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) last released its earnings results on Thursday, September 3rd. The apparel retailer reported $2.92 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.79 by $1.13. lululemon athletica had a return on equity of 27.69% and a net margin of 12.78%. The firm had revenue of $2.42 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.46 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $3.10 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.3% compared to the same quarter last year. lululemon athletica has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.480-9.730 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.930-0.980 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that lululemon athletica inc. will post 9.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting lululemon athletica

Here are the key news stories impacting lululemon athletica this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Lululemon named Ben Hallam Chief Brand Officer and Emily Sunderland Chief Strategy Officer, adding consumer-brand and strategy experience to its leadership team. The company also launched a cold-weather running vest developed with input from its ambassador community. These moves may support its brand and product strategy, though their financial impact is not yet clear. Article: Lululemon Names Ben Hallam and Emily Sunderland to Top Roles
• Neutral Sentiment: Cantor Fitzgerald began coverage with a “neutral” rating and a $121 price target, which the report described as 9.6% above the cited share price. The target suggests potential upside, but the rating signals a cautious, balanced outlook. Article: Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage at Neutral
• Negative Sentiment: Several law firms publicized a securities class action against Lululemon and certain officers, with a January 4, 2027 deadline to seek lead-plaintiff status. The complaint alleges that the company misrepresented business conditions, including store and digital traffic and conversion trends. These are allegations, not proven findings, but the litigation headlines may add uncertainty and weigh on investor confidence. Article: Pomerantz Announces Class Action Filing

lululemon athletica Profile

lululemon athletica inc. is a Canadian athletic apparel and lifestyle company founded in Vancouver in 1998. It designs and sells technical clothing and accessories for activities including yoga, running, training and other forms of exercise, as well as everyday wear. Its product range includes apparel for women and men, footwear, bags and other fitness-related accessories. The company sells through its own retail stores and e-commerce channels, serving customers in North America and international markets. lululemon also supports fitness and wellness communities through events and other local initiatives, extending its brand beyond its products and retail operations.