Stock price when the opinion was issued
It peaked in 2023 and got clobbered last year. Then, it got hit with tariffs and shares sank again. Is -25% since last January. It reports next week. Last March's report was actually okay, beating sales and earnings. But we expected that because the company pre-announced results. That's why the street punished it for weak guidance. He remains hopeful, because he expects the 46% tariff on Vietnam, which makes a lot of LULU product, will face a much lower tariff. However, shares have rebounded 18% the past month. They have a strategic plan focused on product innovation, guest experience and market expansion. Expectations are low for this quarter with even some analysts expecting an upside surprise in earnings and same-store US sales. He likes this set up and would buy now.
With three year revenue growth over 30%, we reiterate LULU as a TOP PICK. Cash reserves are growing, while shares are aggressively bought back. It trades at 21x earnings and supports a robust 43% ROE. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $200) to $230, looking to achieve $316 -- upside potential of 16%. Yield 0%
(Analysts’ price target is $315.86)