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Are Analysts Too Optimistic on Lululemon After Earnings?
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Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) released fiscal third-quarter financial results after markets closed Wednesday. Although this quarter was fairly positive, the stock sold off, after having nearly doubled so far in 2019. While this might be a great time for investors to lock in their gains and take profits, analysts mostly are calling for Lululemon to continue its massive run.
24/7 Wall St. has included some highlights from the earnings report, as well as what analyst are saying about the stock afterward.
The yoga-apparel retailer said that it had $0.96 in earnings per share (EPS) and $916 million in revenue, compared with consensus estimates that called for $0.93 in EPS and $899.66 million in revenue. The same period of last year reportedly had $0.75 in EPS and $747.66 million in revenue.
Overall, revenues increased 23% year over year and 23% on a constant currency basis. Direct to consumer net revenue represented 26.9% of total net revenue, compared to 25.3% last year.
Total comparable sales increased 16% from last year, or up 17% in constant currency. Comparable store sales increased by 10%, while direct to consumer net revenue increased by 11%.
Looking ahead to the fiscal fourth quarter, the company expects to see EPS in the range of $2.10 to $2.13 and revenue between $1.315 billion and $1.330 billion. Consensus estimates are calling for $2.13 in EPS and $1.32 billion in revenue for the quarter.
Here’s what analysts had to say about Lululemon after earnings:
Shares of Lululemon traded down about 2% on Friday to $220.68, in a 52-week range of $110.71 to $235.50. The consensus price target is $240.89.
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