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Investing.com - Needham has lowered its price target on Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) to $238.00 from $317.00 while maintaining a Buy rating ahead of the company’s second-quarter earnings report. According to InvestingPro data, the stock is currently trading below its Fair Value, with analyst targets ranging from $155 to $500.
The research firm cited concerns about Lululemon’s upcoming Q2 results and fiscal year guidance, pointing to a significant increase in discounted items available online that could pressure gross margins and earnings per share. Despite these concerns, InvestingPro data shows the company maintains impressive gross profit margins of 59.3% and has achieved a solid return on equity of 42%.
Needham warned investors that Lululemon might miss expectations and cut guidance when it reports Q2 results after market close on September 4, 2025.
Despite these near-term concerns, Needham maintained its Buy rating, noting that much of the risk appears already priced into the stock, which is trading at its lowest price-to-earnings ratio since the 2008 recession.
The firm highlighted several positive factors supporting its continued bullish stance, including accelerating online search trends both domestically and internationally, favorable demographics, strong brand positioning, no exposure to the challenged U.S. wholesale market, and a strong balance sheet with $1.3 billion in cash.
In other recent news, Lululemon Athletica reported a 7% increase in total revenue for the first quarter of 2025, reaching $2.4 billion. The company’s net income was $315 million, or $2.60 per diluted share, showcasing steady growth despite facing tariff challenges. Analysts have been adjusting their price targets for Lululemon, reflecting various concerns and outlooks. BTIG lowered its price target to $375, citing potential downward revisions in full-year guidance due to higher tariffs and sluggish U.S. performance. BofA Securities also reduced its price target to $300, mentioning a tougher macroeconomic environment but maintaining a Buy rating. Morgan Stanley adjusted its target to $223, expressing concerns over the lack of a positive sales inflection in the Americas. These developments indicate a mixed sentiment among analysts regarding Lululemon’s future performance.
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