Lululemon (LULU) This autumn 2020 earnings

Pedestrians wearing protective masks walk past a Lululemon store in San Francisco, California on Monday, March 29, 2021.

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Lululemon on Tuesday reported sales and earnings for the holiday quarter that exceeded analyst estimates, fueled by the sportswear maker’s online business and double-digit sales growth in both its women’s and men’s segments.

It also offered an upbeat sales outlook for the current quarter and year, and expected consumer demand for sweat-wicking leggings and sports bras to continue.

The shares gained around 1% in after-hours trading.

Here’s how Lululemon performed in the quarter ended January 31st compared to analyst expectations based on a survey by Refinitiv:

  • Earnings per share: $ 2.58 adjusted versus $ 2.49 expected
  • Revenue: $ 1.73 billion versus $ 1.66 billion expected

Lululemon reported net income of $ 329.8 million, or $ 2.52 per share, compared to net income of $ 298 million, or $ 2.28 per share, last year. Excluding one-time items, the company made $ 2.58 per share, better than what analysts had been expecting $ 2.49.

Revenue rose approximately 24% from $ 1.4 billion a year ago to $ 1.73 billion. That exceeded expectations for $ 1.66 billion.

Online sales rose 92% as many consumers preferred to stay at home and shop from the comfort of the sofa during the Covid pandemic. Women’s sales rose 19% and men’s sales rose 17% for the quarter.

In North America, sales rose 21% while international sales rose 47%.

“We are still in the early stages of our growth, driven by exciting innovations,” said CEO Calvin McDonald in a statement.

According to Refinitiv, Lululemon expects first quarter revenue to range between $ 1.10 billion and $ 1.13 billion, compared to analysts’ average estimate of $ 999.5 million.

For fiscal 2021, the company claims revenue between $ 5.55 billion and $ 5.65 billion, compared to the analysts’ average estimate of $ 5.42 billion.

However, it was pointed out that further resurrections in Covid-19, also due to variants, could create additional restrictions that could suppress buyer demand and lead to a disruption in the supply chain.

For now, the company remains on track to meet targets previously set for 2023, including doubling sales from men and online retailers and quadrupling international revenue.

Lululemon now also owns home fitness equipment maker Mirror, which is another source of income in addition to the pants, tops, and exercise accessories it sells.

Lululemon’s shares were down about 8% year-to-date on Tuesday. Lululemon has a market cap of $ 41.3 billion.

The Lululemon press release can be found here.

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