Sector: Consumer Discretionary|Industry: Apparel Retail|Market Cap: $45.31B|Employees: 38K
Lululemon Athletica Inc. is a designer, distributor, and retailer of athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories. The company operates an omni-channel retail model with a focus on technical fabrics and product innovation. Lululemon has a global presence with a strong market position in the Americas and growing presence in China and other international markets.
The company reported a significant increase in net revenue from $8.1 billion in 2022 to $9.6 billion in 2023, driven by growth across all regions. Comparable sales also increased by 13%, or 14% on a constant dollar basis.
The company's gross margin improved significantly, reaching 58.3%, and an adjusted gross margin of 58.6%, primarily due to lower freight and duty costs, partially offset by higher inventory provisions.
Diluted earnings per share saw a substantial increase to $12.20 in 2023, up from $6.68 in 2022. Adjusted diluted earnings per share also increased to $12.77, reflecting strong profitability.