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lululemon athletica (LULU) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
lululemon athletica gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Dec 7, 2023. Of 11 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 9 times (82%). Revenue: 7 of 9, on average +1.3% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance once and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 7 of 9 periods (7 above, 0 within, 2 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY27 | $2.3B–$2.3B (Sep 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 FY27 | $2.5B–$2.5B (Jun 4, 2026) | $2.4B | below the range | -1.9% |
| FY27 | $11.0B–$11.2B (Jun 4, 2026) → lowered $10.3B–$10.5B (Sep 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q1 FY27 | $2.4B–$2.4B (Mar 17, 2026) | $2.5B | above the range | +2.3% |
| Q4 FY26 | $3.5B–$3.6B (Dec 11, 2025) | $3.6B | above the range | +2.8% |
| FY26 | $11.2B–$11.3B (Jun 5, 2025) → lowered $10.8B–$11.0B (Sep 4, 2025) → raised $11.0B–$11.0B (Dec 11, 2025) | $11.1B | above the range | +0.9% |
| Q3 FY26 | $2.5B–$2.5B (Sep 4, 2025) | $2.6B | above the range | +3.3% |
| Q2 FY26 | $2.5B–$2.6B (Jun 5, 2025) | $2.5B | below the range | -0.9% |
| Q1 FY26 | $2.3B–$2.4B (Mar 27, 2025) | $2.4B | above the range | +1.1% |
| Q4 FY25 | $3.5B–$3.5B (Dec 5, 2024) | $3.6B | above the range | +3.4% |
Operating margin
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY25 | 23.3% (Jun 5, 2024) | — | — | — |
Tax rate
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (0 above, 1 within, 1 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | 30.0% (Jun 4, 2026) → reaffirmed 30.0% (Sep 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | 30.0% (Jun 5, 2025) → raised 30.5% (Sep 4, 2025) → lowered 30.0% (Dec 11, 2025) | 29.5% | below the range | -0.5 pts |
| FY25 | 30.0% (Jun 5, 2024) → reaffirmed 30.0% (Aug 29, 2024) → lowered 29.5% (Dec 5, 2024) | 29.6% | within the range | +0.1 pts |
| FY24 | 30.0% (Dec 7, 2023) | — | — | — |
EPS
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $10.95–$11.15 (Jun 4, 2026) → lowered $9.48–$9.73 (Sep 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | $14.58–$14.78 (Jun 5, 2025) → lowered $12.77–$12.97 (Sep 4, 2025) → raised $12.92–$13.02 (Dec 11, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY25 | $14.27–$14.47 (Jun 5, 2024) → lowered $13.95–$14.15 (Aug 29, 2024) → raised $14.08–$14.16 (Dec 5, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY24 | $12.34–$12.42 (Dec 7, 2023) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
lululemon athletica, Q2 FY27: revenue $2.4B (-4% year over year), operating margin 18.8%, net earnings $329M, operating cash flow $375M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does lululemon athletica beat its guidance?
lululemon athletica gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Dec 7, 2023. Of 11 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 9 times (82%). Revenue: 7 of 9, on average +1.3% against the guided midpoint.
How often does lululemon athletica raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance once and lowered it 0 times since Dec 7, 2023.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.