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.
Lululemon's net revenue for the first quarter of 2024 reached $2.2 billion, a 10% increase compared to $2.0 billion in the same quarter of 2023. This growth was driven by increased sales across all regions, particularly in China.
The gross margin for the first quarter of 2024 was 57.7%, a 20 basis point increase from 57.5% in the first quarter of 2023. This improvement is primarily due to lower product costs, including lower freight costs and reduced inventory provisions.
The operating margin decreased slightly to 19.6%, a 50 basis point decrease from 20.1% in the first quarter of 2023. This was primarily due to increases in selling, general, and administrative expenses.