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LULU Stock Sinks 18% Overnight: Michael Burry Says Lululemon Is A ‘Trickster’ As He Vows To Buy More Under $100

Lululemon (LULU) stock dropped 18% after Q2 earnings missed expectations, with revenue at $2.42B and comparable sales down 9%. Michael Burry, who holds a significant stake, called it a 'trickster' but plans to buy more if shares fall below $100. The company lowered its full-year outlook due to weak North American demand.

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Published Sep 4, 2026, 1:41 AM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$LULU
Bearish
high confidence
Mentioned
$LULU
Relevance
8/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$LULUBearishMed
01

Why it matters

The earnings miss triggered an 18% price plunge, while Michael Burry's public commitment to buy below $100 adds a possible support level.

02

Market read

The earnings miss and large price move make LULU a high‑impact story for traders focused on consumer discretionary stocks.

03

What to watch

Potential inventory buildup and supply-chain constraints were not discussed but could affect future performance.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours earnings release

Background

Lululemon's Q2 results showed a 4% revenue decline and a 9% drop in comparable sales, prompting a full-year outlook cut.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$LULUBearishHigh confidence
Context

Lululemon reported Q2 earnings that missed expectations, causing an 18% overnight price drop and prompting Michael Burry to consider buying more below $100.

Expected impact

Short-term downside pressure may continue until price tests $100 support; possible rebound if Burry accumulates shares.

Evidence & confidence

Earnings miss and large move are primary news; Burry's stated buying rule adds a clear catalyst.

Market effects

Sector

Athletic apparel sector may see broader pressure as Lululemon's miss raises concerns about consumer demand.

Regional

U.S. consumer discretionary sentiment could soften in the short term.

Global

Limited to markets tracking U.S. consumer stocks; no immediate global ripple.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Burry's confidence suggests the stock may be oversold; contrarians could view this as a buying opportunity.

Key entities

  • company
    Lululemon Athletica Inc.

    Athletic apparel retailer reporting Q2 earnings.

  • individual
    Michael Burry

    Investor with a large holding in LULU, indicating potential buying interest.

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