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Lululemon (LULU) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Lululemon (LULU) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $2.4B, down 4%, with EPS of $2.92 including a $0.86 tariff refund benefit. Comparable sales fell 10%, driven by a 12% decline in the Americas. China revenue rose 4% reported, but fell 2% in constant currency. Full-year revenue guidance was cut to $10.35B-$10.5B, down 5%-7%. Management cited brand sentiment challenges and shifting consumer demand as key issues.

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Published Sep 9, 2026, 10:45 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$LULUBearishMed
01

Why it matters

The company lowered full-year revenue and EPS guidance, indicating a challenging outlook and potential stock decline.

02

Market read

Lululemon's earnings miss and guidance cut are material for traders focused on consumer discretionary stocks.

03

What to watch

AI-driven supply chain efficiencies and reduced pop‑up store count could support longer‑term profitability.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post-earnings release

Background

Lululemon released its Q2 2026 earnings call, providing detailed financials and forward guidance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$LULUBearishHigh confidence
Context

Q2 2026 earnings report shows revenue decline, lowered full-year guidance and share repurchase details.

Expected impact

downward pressure over the next few days

Evidence & confidence

Revenue down 4%, EPS $2.92 includes one-time tariff refund, full-year revenue guidance cut 5-7% and EPS cut 28-30%.

Market effects

Sector

Athletic apparel sector faces pressure from weaker consumer demand in North America and China.

Regional

North America and China sales weakness may weigh on regional retail indices.

Global

Lululemon's guidance downgrade could influence broader consumer discretionary sentiment.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the tariff refund benefit is one-time, future quarters may improve margins as cost controls take effect.

Key entities

  • Executive
    Howard Tubin

    Vice President, Investor Relations

  • Executive
    Meghan Frank

    Interim Co‑CEO and CFO

  • Executive
    Andre Maestrini

    Interim Co‑CEO, President and Chief Commercial Officer

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