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lululemon athletica inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2023 Results

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lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 28, 2024. Fourth-quarter revenue increased by 16% to $3.2 billion, with diluted EPS of $5.29. Full-year revenue grew by 19% to $9.6 billion, with diluted EPS of $12.20 and adjusted EPS of $12.77. The Company saw growth in net revenue, gross profit, and income from operations, with positive trends in Americas and International markets. The Company's 2023 results highlight its resilience and growth potential.
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  • Strong revenue growth of 16% in the fourth quarter to $3.2 billion and 19% for the full year to $9.6 billion.
  • Diluted EPS of $5.29 in Q4 and $12.20 for the year, adjusted EPS of $12.77.
  • Net revenue increased by 16% in Q4, with Americas up 9% and International up 54%.
  • Gross profit increased by 25% to $1.9 billion in Q4, with a gross margin of 59.4%.
  • Income from operations surged by 191% to $913.9 million in Q4.
  • Opened 25 net new company-operated stores in Q4, ending with 711 stores.
  • Strong cash position with $2.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents at the end of 2023.
  • For Q1 2024, expects net revenue of $2.175 billion to $2.200 billion and diluted EPS of $2.35 to $2.40.
  • Full-year 2024 revenue guidance of $10.700 billion to $10.800 billion and diluted EPS of $14.00 to $14.20.
  • Positive outlook for growth and business development in 2024.
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The reported increase in lululemon's net revenue by 19% to $9.6 billion and the rise in diluted EPS from $6.68 to $12.20 for the fiscal year suggest robust growth for the company. Particularly noteworthy is the international net revenue jump of 54%, indicating successful expansion efforts. The gross margin improvement of 290 basis points to 58.3% reflects effective cost management and could signal a competitive advantage in the athletic apparel industry, where margins are often squeezed by promotional activities and manufacturing costs.

Moreover, the opening of 56 new stores and a share repurchase program indicate a proactive strategy for growth and shareholder value enhancement. It's essential to monitor how these expansions impact operating costs and whether the company can maintain its gross margins with a larger retail footprint. The share repurchase program also suggests confidence in the company's valuation and future performance. The repurchase of 1.5 million shares for $554.6 million could be a sign of under-valuation or a strategic move to reduce share dilution.

An operating margin increase to 22.2% from the previous year's figure demonstrates strong operational efficiency and financial discipline. This performance is particularly impressive considering the challenges faced by many retailers, including increased competition and shifting consumer preferences. The effective tax rate reduction to 28.8% from 35.9% also contributed to the bottom line, highlighting the impact of fiscal management on profitability.

The company's liquidity position, with $2.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents, provides financial flexibility and the ability to weather potential market downturns. This strong balance sheet position, coupled with the decreased inventory levels by 9%, suggests that lululemon is effectively managing its stock to align with demand, mitigating the risk of overstocking which can lead to markdowns and margin erosion.

The reported comparable sales increase of 13% reflects a solid consumer demand for lululemon's products. The differentiation in the marketplace mentioned by the CFO, likely referring to the brand's premium positioning and community engagement, is a critical factor in driving these sales. The omni operating model, which integrates in-store and online sales channels, appears to be effectively capturing customer engagement across different platforms.

Looking ahead, the projected net revenue growth of 11% to 12% for 2024, with diluted EPS in the range of $14.00 to $14.20, sets a positive tone for the upcoming fiscal year. However, the guidance does not account for share repurchases, which could further affect EPS calculations. It's important to assess whether the growth momentum can be sustained amid economic uncertainties and increased competition in the athleisure market.

Fourth quarter revenue increased 16% to $3.2 billion. Diluted EPS of $5.29

Full year revenue increased 19% to $9.6 billion. Diluted EPS of $12.20, adjusted EPS of $12.77

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 28, 2024.

Calvin McDonald, Chief Executive Officer, stated: "We are pleased with the strong finish to our 2023 fiscal year and continue to be ahead of our Power of Three ×2 strategy. During the fourth quarter, we saw continued momentum across our channels, geographies, and merchandise categories, driven by our teams around the world. As we step into 2024, we are focused on the significant opportunities ahead for lululemon as we navigate the dynamic retail environment and deliver for guests through innovative new products and brand activations."

The adjusted non-GAAP financial measures below exclude certain inventory provisions, goodwill and other asset impairments, and restructuring costs recognized in relation to lululemon Studio, the gain on the sale of an administrative office building, and the related tax effects of these items.

For the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to the fourth quarter of 2022:

  • Net revenue increased 16% to $3.2 billion.
    • Americas net revenue increased 9%.
    • International net revenue increased 54%, or 56% on a constant dollar basis.
  • Comparable sales increased 12%.
    • Americas comparable sales increased 7%.
    • International comparable sales increased 43%, or 44% on a constant dollar basis.
  • Gross profit increased 25% to $1.9 billion. Adjusted gross profit increased 20% to $1.9 billion.
  • Gross margin increased 430 basis points to 59.4%. Adjusted gross margin increased 200 basis points to 59.4%.
  • Income from operations increased 191% to $913.9 million. Adjusted income from operations increased 16%.
  • Operating margin increased to 28.5% from 11.3% in the fourth quarter of 2022. Adjusted operating margin increased 20 basis points to 28.5%.
  • The effective income tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2023 was 28.1% compared to 62.3% for the fourth quarter of 2022. The adjusted effective tax rate was 28.7% for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Diluted earnings per share were $5.29 compared to $0.94 in the fourth quarter of 2022. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $4.40 for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • The Company repurchased 0.1 million of its shares for a cost of $54.0 million.
  • The Company opened 25 net new company-operated stores during the quarter, ending with 711 stores.

For 2023 compared to 2022:

  • Net revenue increased 19% to $9.6 billion, or increased 20% on a constant dollar basis.
    • Americas net revenue increased 12%.
    • International net revenue increased 54%, or 58% on a constant dollar basis.
  • Comparable sales increased 13%, or 14% on a constant dollar basis.
    • Americas comparable sales increased 8%, or 9% on a constant dollar basis.
    • International comparable sales increased 35%, or 39% on a constant dollar basis.
  • Gross margin increased 290 basis points to 58.3%. Adjusted gross margin increased 240 basis points to 58.6%.
  • Operating margin increased 580 basis points to 22.2%. Adjusted operating margin increased 110 basis points to 23.2%.
  • The effective income tax rate was 28.8% for 2023 compared to 35.9% for 2022. The adjusted effective tax rate was 28.7% for 2023 compared to 28.1% for 2022.
  • Diluted earnings per share were $12.20 compared to $6.68 in 2022. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $12.77 in 2023 compared to $10.07 in 2022.
  • The Company repurchased 1.5 million shares for a cost of $554.6 million.
  • The Company opened 56 net new company-operated stores during the year, ending with 711 stores.

Meghan Frank, Chief Financial Officer, stated: "Our solid fourth quarter and full year 2023 results demonstrate the strength and resilience of our omni operating model and our differentiated position in the marketplace. Looking ahead, we will stay focused on driving the business forward for the near-and long-term, while operating with agility and discipline. We are still early in our growth journey, and excited for what the future holds."

Balance Sheet Highlights

The Company ended 2023 with $2.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents compared to $1.2 billion at the end of 2022. It had $393.7 million of capacity under its committed revolving credit facility at the end of 2023.

Inventories at the end of 2023 decreased by 9% to $1.3 billion compared to $1.4 billion at the end of 2022.

Fiscal 2024 Outlook

For the first quarter of 2024, the Company expects net revenue to be in the range of $2.175 billion to $2.200 billion, representing growth of 9% to 10%. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $2.35 to $2.40 for the quarter. This assumes a tax rate of 29.0% to 29.5%.

For 2024, the Company expects net revenue to be in the range of $10.700 billion to $10.800 billion, representing growth of 11% to 12%, or 10% to 11% excluding the 53rd week of 2024. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $14.00 to $14.20 for the year. This assumes a tax rate of approximately 30%.

The guidance does not reflect potential future repurchases of the Company's shares.

The guidance and outlook forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on management's expectations as of the date of this press release and do not incorporate future unknown impacts, including macroeconomic trends. The Company undertakes no duty to update or to continue to provide information with respect to any forward-looking statements or risk factors, whether as a result of new information or future events or circumstances or otherwise. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, including those stated below.

Power of Three ×2

The Company's Power of Three ×2 growth plan calls for a doubling of the business from 2021 net revenue of $6.25 billion to $12.5 billion by 2026. The key pillars of the plan are product innovation, guest experience, and market expansion and the growth strategy includes a plan to double men's, double e-commerce, and quadruple international net revenue relative to 2021.

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss 2023 results is scheduled for today, March 21, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. Those interested in participating in the call are invited to dial 1-800-319-4610 or 1-604-638-5340, if calling internationally, approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online at: https://corporate.lululemon.com/investors/news-and-events/events-and-presentations. A replay will be made available online approximately two hours following the live call for a period of 30 days.

About lululemon athletica inc.

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is a technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories company for yoga, running, training, and most other activities, creating transformational products and experiences that build meaningful connections, unlocking greater possibility and wellbeing for all. Setting the bar in innovation of fabrics and functional designs, lululemon works with yogis and athletes in local communities around the world for continuous research and product feedback. For more information, visit lululemon.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Constant dollar changes and adjusted financial results are non-GAAP financial measures.

A constant dollar basis assumes the average foreign currency exchange rates for the period remained constant with the average foreign currency exchange rates for the same period of the prior year. The Company provides constant dollar changes in its results to help investors understand the underlying growth rate of net revenue excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

Adjusted gross profit, gross margin, income from operations, operating margin, income tax expense, effective tax rates, net income, and diluted earnings per share exclude certain inventory provisions, goodwill and other asset impairments, and restructuring costs recognized in relation to lululemon Studio, the gain on disposal of assets for the sale of an administrative office building, and the related income tax effects of these items.

The Company believes these adjusted financial measures are useful to investors as they provide supplemental information that enable evaluation of the underlying trend in its operating performance, and enable a comparison to its historical financial information. Further, due to the finite and discrete nature of these items, it does not consider them to be normal operating expenses that are necessary to run the business, or impairments or disposal gains that are expected to arise in the normal course of its operations. Management uses these adjusted financial measures and constant currency metrics internally when reviewing and assessing financial performance.

The Company's fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to January 31st of the following year, typically resulting in a 52-week year, but occasionally giving rise to an additional week, resulting in a 53-week year. Fiscal 2023 and 2022 were each 52-week years while 2024 will be a 53-week year. The expected net revenue increase excluding the 53rd week excludes the expected net revenue for the 53rd week of 2024. This enables an evaluation of the expected year-over-year increase in net revenue based on 52 weeks in each year.

The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or with greater prominence to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section captioned "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" included in the accompanying financial tables, which includes more detail on the GAAP financial measure that is most directly comparable to each non-GAAP financial measure, and the related reconciliations between these financial measures. The Company's non-GAAP financial measures may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be directly comparable to, similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release includes estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company's business plans, objectives, and expected operating results that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In many cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "outlook," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements also include the Company's guidance and outlook statements. These statements are based on management's current expectations but they involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation: the Company's ability to maintain the value and reputation of its brand; changes in consumer shopping preferences and shifts in distribution channels; the acceptability of its products to guests; its highly competitive market and increasing competition; increasing costs and decreasing selling prices; its ability to anticipate consumer preferences and successfully develop and introduce new, innovative and updated products; its ability to accurately forecast guest demand for its products; its ability to expand in light of its limited operating experience and limited brand recognition in new international markets and new product categories; its ability to manage its growth and the increased complexity of its business effectively; its ability to successfully open new store locations in a timely manner; seasonality; disruptions of its supply chain; its reliance on a relatively small number of vendors to supply and manufacture a significant portion of its products; suppliers or manufacturers not complying with its Vendor Code of Ethics or applicable laws; its ability to deliver its products to the market and to meet guest expectations if it has problems with its distribution system; increasing labor costs and other factors associated with the production of its products in South Asia and South East Asia; its ability to safeguard against security breaches with respect to its technology systems; its compliance with privacy and data protection laws; any material disruption of its information systems; its ability to have technology-based systems function effectively and grow its e-commerce business globally; climate change, and related legislative and regulatory responses; increased scrutiny regarding its environmental, social, and governance, or sustainability responsibilities; an economic recession, depression, or downturn or economic uncertainty in its key markets; global or regional health events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and related government, private sector, and individual consumer responsive actions; global economic and political conditions; its ability to source and sell its merchandise profitably or at all if new trade restrictions are imposed or existing trade restrictions become more burdensome; changes in tax laws or unanticipated tax liabilities; its ability to comply with trade and other regulations; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; imitation by its competitors; its ability to protect its intellectual property rights; conflicting trademarks and patents and the prevention of sale of certain products; its exposure to various types of litigation; and other risks and uncertainties set out in filings made from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov, including, without limitation, its most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements contained herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.

lululemon athletica inc.

The fiscal year ended January 28, 2024 is referred to as "2023" and the fiscal year ended January 29, 2023 is referred to as "2022". The Company's next fiscal year ends on February 2, 2025 and is referred to as "2024."

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Unaudited; Expressed in thousands, except per share amounts

 

 

 

Fourth Quarter

Fiscal Year

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

Net revenue

 

$

3,205,103

 

 

$

2,771,838

 

 

$

9,619,278

 

 

$

8,110,518

 

Costs of goods sold

 

 

1,301,678

 

 

 

1,244,219

 

 

 

4,009,873

 

 

 

3,618,178

 

Gross profit

 

 

1,903,425

 

 

 

1,527,619

 

 

 

5,609,405

 

 

 

4,492,340

 

As a percentage of net revenue

 

 

59.4

%

 

 

55.1

%

 

 

58.3

%

 

 

55.4

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

989,535

 

 

 

803,107

 

 

 

3,397,218

 

 

 

2,757,447

 

As a percentage of net revenue

 

 

30.9

%

 

 

29.0

%

 

 

35.3

%

 

 

34.0

%

Impairment of goodwill and other assets, restructuring costs

 

 

 

 

 

407,913

 

 

 

74,501

 

 

 

407,913

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

2,173

 

 

 

5,010

 

 

 

8,752

 

Gain on disposal of assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,180

)

Income from operations

 

 

913,890

 

 

 

314,426

 

 

 

2,132,676

 

 

 

1,328,408

 

As a percentage of net revenue

 

 

28.5

%

 

 

11.3

%

 

 

22.2

%

 

 

16.4

%

Other income (expense), net

 

 

17,830

 

 

 

3,709

 

 

 

43,059

 

 

 

4,163

 

Income before income tax expense

 

 

931,720

 

 

 

318,135

 

 

 

2,175,735

 

 

 

1,332,571

 

Income tax expense

 

 

262,252

 

 

 

198,324

 

 

 

625,545

 

 

 

477,771

 

Net income

 

$

669,468

 

 

$

119,811

 

 

$

1,550,190

 

 

$

854,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

5.30

 

 

$

0.94

 

 

$

12.23

 

 

$

6.70

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

5.29

 

 

$

0.94

 

 

$

12.20

 

 

$

6.68

 

Basic weighted-average shares outstanding

 

 

126,228

 

 

 

127,456

 

 

 

126,726

 

 

 

127,666

 

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

 

 

126,584

 

 

 

127,802

 

 

 

127,060

 

 

 

128,017

 

lululemon athletica inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

Unaudited; Expressed in thousands

 

 

 

January 28,

2024

 

January 29,

2023

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

2,243,971

 

$

1,154,867

Inventories

 

 

1,323,602

 

 

1,447,367

Prepaid and receivable income taxes

 

 

183,733

 

 

185,641

Other current assets

 

 

309,271

 

 

371,578

Total current assets

 

 

4,060,577

 

 

3,159,453

Property and equipment, net

 

 

1,545,811

 

 

1,269,614

Right-of-use lease assets

 

 

1,265,610

 

 

969,419

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

 

 

24,083

 

 

46,105

Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets

 

 

195,860

 

 

162,447

Total assets

 

$

7,091,941

 

$

5,607,038

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

348,441

 

$

172,732

Accrued liabilities and other

 

 

348,555

 

 

399,223

Accrued compensation and related expenses

 

 

326,110

 

 

248,167

Current lease liabilities

 

 

249,270

 

 

207,972

Current income taxes payable

 

 

12,098

 

 

174,221

Unredeemed gift card liability

 

 

306,479

 

 

251,478

Other current liabilities

 

 

40,308

 

 

38,405

Total current liabilities

 

 

1,631,261

 

 

1,492,198

Non-current lease liabilities

 

 

1,154,012

 

 

862,362

Non-current income taxes payable

 

 

15,864

 

 

28,555

Deferred income tax liability

 

 

29,522

 

 

55,084

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

29,201

 

 

20,040

Stockholders' equity

 

 

4,232,081

 

 

3,148,799

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

7,091,941

 

$

5,607,038

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Unaudited; Expressed in thousands

 

 

 

Fiscal Year

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

1,550,190

 

 

$

854,800

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

745,974

 

 

 

111,663

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

2,296,164

 

 

 

966,463

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(654,132

)

 

 

(569,937

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(548,828

)

 

 

(467,487

)

Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(4,100

)

 

 

(34,043

)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

1,089,104

 

 

 

(105,004

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

 

$

1,154,867

 

 

$

1,259,871

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

 

$

2,243,971

 

 

$

1,154,867

 

lululemon athletica inc.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Unaudited; Expressed in thousands, except per share amounts

Constant dollar changes

The below changes in net revenue and comparable sales show the change compared to the corresponding period in the prior year.

 

 

 

Fourth Quarter 2023

 

Fiscal 2023

NET REVENUE

 

Increase

 

Foreign

exchange

 

Increase in

constant

dollars

 

Increase

 

Foreign

exchange

 

Increase in

constant

dollars

Americas

 

9

%

 

%

 

9

%

 

12

%

 

%

 

12

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

China Mainland

 

78

 

 

4

 

 

82

 

 

67

 

 

8

 

 

75

 

Rest of World

 

36

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

43

 

 

1

 

 

44

 

Total international

 

54

 

 

2

 

 

56

 

 

54

 

 

4

 

 

58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net revenue

 

16

%

 

%

 

16

%

 

19

%

 

1

%

 

20

%

 

 

 

Fourth Quarter 2023

 

Fiscal 2023

COMPARABLE SALES(1), (2)

 

Increase

 

Foreign

exchange

 

Increase in

constant

dollars

 

Increase

 

Foreign

exchange

 

Increase in

constant

dollars

Americas

 

7

%

 

%

 

7

%

 

8

%

 

1

%

 

9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

China Mainland

 

56

 

 

4

 

 

60

 

 

39

 

 

7

 

 

46

 

Rest of World

 

32

 

 

(1

)

 

31

 

 

32

 

 

1

 

 

33

 

Total international

 

43

 

 

1

 

 

44

 

 

35

 

 

4

 

 

39

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comparable sales

 

12

%

 

%

 

12

%

 

13

%

 

1

%

 

14

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comparable store sales(2)

 

5

%

 

1

%

 

6

%

 

8

%

 

1

%

 

9

%

E-commerce net revenue

 

17

%

 

%

 

17

%

 

17

%

 

%

 

17

%

__________

(1)

 

Comparable sales includes comparable company-operated store and e-commerce net revenue.

(2)

 

Comparable store sales reflects net revenue from company-operated stores that have been open for at least 12 full fiscal months, or open for at least 12 full fiscal months after being significantly expanded. Comparable store sales exclude sales from stores which have been temporarily relocated for renovations or have been temporarily closed.

Adjusted financial measures

The following tables reconcile the most directly comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP with the adjusted financial measures. The 2023 and 2022 adjustments relate to certain inventory provisions, goodwill and other asset impairments, and restructuring costs recognized in relation to lululemon Studio, and their related tax effects. The 2022 adjustments also relate to the gain on sale of an administrative office building, and their related tax effects. Please refer to Note 5. Property and Equipment and Note 8. Impairment of Goodwill and Other Assets, Restructuring Costs included in Item 8 of Part II of the Company's Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the SEC on or about March 21, 2024 for further information on the nature of these amounts.

 

 

Fiscal 2023

 

 

Gross

Profit

 

Gross

Margin

 

Income

from

Operations

 

Operating

Margin

 

Income Tax

Expense

 

Effective

Tax Rate

 

Net

Income

 

Diluted

Earnings

Per Share

GAAP results

 

$

5,609,405

 

58.3

%

 

$

2,132,676

 

22.2

%

 

$

625,545

 

28.8

%

 

$

1,550,190

 

 

$

12.20

 

lululemon Studio charges:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lululemon Studio obsolescence provision

 

 

23,709

 

0.3

 

 

 

23,709

 

0.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,709

 

 

 

0.19

 

Impairment of assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

44,186

 

0.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44,186

 

 

 

0.35

 

Restructuring costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,315

 

0.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,315

 

 

 

0.24

 

Tax effect of the above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,085

 

(0.1

)

 

 

(26,085

)

 

 

(0.21

)

 

 

 

23,709

 

0.3

 

 

 

98,210

 

1.0

 

 

 

26,085

 

(0.1

)

 

 

72,125

 

 

 

0.57

 

Adjusted results (non-GAAP)

 

$

5,633,114

 

58.6

%

 

$

2,230,886

 

23.2

%

 

$

651,630

 

28.7

%

 

$

1,622,315

 

 

$

12.77

 

 

 

Fourth Quarter 2022

 

 

Gross

Profit

 

Gross

Margin

 

Income

from

Operations

 

Operating

Margin

 

Income Tax

Expense

 

Effective

Tax Rate

 

Net

Income

 

Diluted

Earnings

Per Share

GAAP results

 

$

1,527,619

 

55.1

%

 

$

314,426

 

11.3

%

 

$

198,324

 

62.3

%

 

$

119,811

 

 

$

0.94

 

lululemon Studio charges:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lululemon Studio obsolescence provision

 

 

62,928

 

2.3

 

 

 

62,928

 

2.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

62,928

 

 

 

0.49

 

Impairment of goodwill and other assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

407,913

 

14.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

407,913

 

 

 

3.19

 

Tax effect of the above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,171

 

(33.6

)

 

 

(28,171

)

 

 

(0.22

)

 

 

 

62,928

 

2.3

 

 

 

470,841

 

17.0

 

 

 

28,171

 

(33.6

)

 

 

442,670

 

 

 

3.46

 

Adjusted results (non-GAAP)

 

$

1,590,547

 

57.4

%

 

$

785,267

 

28.3

%

 

$

226,495

 

28.7

%

 

$

562,481

 

 

$

4.40

 

 

 

Fiscal 2022

 

 

Gross

Profit

 

Gross

Margin

 

Income

from

Operations

 

Operating

Margin

 

Income Tax

Expense

 

Effective

Tax Rate

 

Net

Income

 

Diluted

Earnings

Per Share

GAAP results

 

$

4,492,340

 

55.4

%

 

$

1,328,408

 

 

16.4

%

 

$

477,771

 

 

35.9

%

 

$

854,800

 

 

$

6.68

 

lululemon Studio charges:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lululemon Studio obsolescence provision

 

 

62,928

 

0.8

 

 

 

62,928

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

62,928

 

 

 

0.49

 

Impairment of goodwill and other assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

407,913

 

 

5.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

407,913

 

 

 

3.19

 

Tax effect of the above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,171

 

 

(7.8

)

 

 

(28,171

)

 

 

(0.22

)

 

 

 

62,928

 

0.8

 

 

 

470,841

 

 

5.8

 

 

 

28,171

 

 

(7.8

)

 

 

442,670

 

 

 

3.46

 

Gain on disposal of assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,180

)

 

(0.1

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,180

)

 

 

(0.08

)

Tax effect of the above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,661

)

 

 

 

 

1,661

 

 

 

0.01

 

Adjusted results (non-GAAP)

 

$

4,555,268

 

56.2

%

 

$

1,789,069

 

 

22.1

%

 

$

504,281

 

 

28.1

%

 

$

1,288,951

 

 

$

10.07

 

Expected net revenue increase excluding the 53rd week

The Company's fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to January 31st of the following year, typically resulting in a 52-week year, but occasionally giving rise to an additional week, resulting in a 53-week year. Fiscal 2023 was a 52-week year while 2024 will be a 53-week year.

 

 

Fiscal 2024

Expected net revenue increase

 

11% to 12%

Impact of 53rd week

 

(1)%

Expected net revenue increase excluding the 53rd week (non-GAAP)

 

10% to 11%

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Company-operated Store Count and Square Footage(1)

Square Footage Expressed in Thousands

 

 

Number of

Stores Open

at the

Beginning of

the Quarter

Number of

Stores

Opened

During the

Quarter

Number of

Stores Closed

During the

Quarter

Number of

Stores Open

at the End of

the Quarter

1st Quarter 2023

655

10

3

662

2nd Quarter 2023

662

12

2

672

3rd Quarter 2023

672

15

1

686

4th Quarter 2023

686

26

1

711

 

 

Total Gross

Square Feet at

the Beginning

of the Quarter

Gross Square

Feet Added

During the

Quarter(2)

Gross Square

Feet Lost

During the

Quarter(2)

Total Gross

Square Feet at

the End of the

Quarter

1st Quarter 2023

2,575

64

7

2,632

2nd Quarter 2023

2,632

64

5

2,691

3rd Quarter 2023

2,691

109

3

2,797

4th Quarter 2023

2,797

173

3

2,967

__________

(1)

 

Company-operated store count and square footage summary excludes retail locations operated by third parties under license and supply arrangements.

(2)

 

Gross square feet added/lost during the quarter includes net square foot additions for company-operated stores which have been renovated or relocated in the quarter.

 

Investor Contact:

lululemon athletica inc.

Howard Tubin

1-604-732-6124

or

ICR, Inc.

Joseph Teklits/Caitlin Churchill

1-203-682-8200

Media Contact:

lululemon athletica inc.

Erin Hankinson

1-604-732-6124

or

lululemon athletica inc.

Madi Wallace

1-604-732-6124

Source: lululemon athletica inc.

FAQ

What was lululemon's (LULU) fourth quarter revenue, and by how much did it increase?

lululemon's fourth-quarter revenue was $3.2 billion, with a 16% increase.

What were lululemon's (LULU) diluted EPS figures for the fourth quarter and full year?

lululemon's diluted EPS was $5.29 for the fourth quarter and $12.20 for the full year.

How many net new company-operated stores did lululemon (LULU) open in the fourth quarter?

lululemon opened 25 net new company-operated stores in the fourth quarter, ending with 711 stores.

What is lululemon's (LULU) revenue guidance for the first quarter of 2024?

lululemon expects net revenue to be in the range of $2.175 billion to $2.200 billion for the first quarter of 2024.

How much cash and cash equivalents did lululemon (LULU) have at the end of 2023?

lululemon had $2.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents at the end of 2023.

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