Board of Directors Authorizes $1.0 Billion
Increase in Its Stock Repurchase Program
Revenue increased 9% to $2.4 billion
Comparable sales increased 4%, or 3% on a
constant dollar basis
Diluted EPS of $2.87
lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced financial
results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended on
October 27, 2024.
Calvin McDonald, Chief Executive Officer, stated: "Our
performance in the third quarter shows the enduring strength of
lululemon globally, as we saw continued momentum across our
international markets and in Canada. Looking to the future, we are
pleased with the start to our holiday season, and we remain focused
on accelerating our U.S. business and growing our brand awareness
around the world. Thank you to our dedicated teams for continuing
to deliver for our guests and stakeholders."
The adjusted non-GAAP financial measures below exclude asset
impairment and other charges recognized in relation to lululemon
Studio during the third quarter of 2023, and the related income tax
effects of these items.
For the third quarter of 2024, compared to the third quarter of
2023:
- Net revenue increased 9% to $2.4 billion, or increased 8% on a
constant dollar basis.
- Americas net revenue increased 2%.
- International net revenue increased 33%, or 30% on a constant
dollar basis.
- Comparable sales increased 4%, or 3% on a constant dollar
basis.
- Americas comparable sales decreased 2%.
- International comparable sales increased 25%, or 22% on a
constant dollar basis.
- Gross profit increased 12% to $1.4 billion. Adjusted gross
profit increased 9%.
- Gross margin increased 150 basis points to 58.5%. Adjusted
gross margin increased 40 basis points.
- Income from operations increased 45% to $490.7 million.
Adjusted income from operations increased 12%.
- Operating margin increased 520 basis points to 20.5%. Adjusted
operating margin increased 70 basis points.
- The effective income tax rate for the third quarter of 2024 was
30.2% compared to 28.5% for the third quarter of 2023. The adjusted
effective tax rate was 28.1% for the third quarter of 2023.
- Diluted earnings per share were $2.87 compared to $1.96 in the
third quarter of 2023. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were
$2.53 in the third quarter of 2023.
- The Company added 28 new company-operated stores during the
third quarter, including 14 company-operated stores from the
acquisition of the Mexico operations, ending with 749 stores.
Meghan Frank, Chief Financial Officer, stated: "Our third
quarter results, which exceeded our expectations, demonstrate the
ability of our teams to be agile in a dynamic operating
environment. With the majority of the fourth quarter still in front
of us, we are focused on deepening engagement with our guests and
bringing new consumers into the brand. We are committed to
delivering on our Power of Three ×2 revenue target of $12.5 billion
in 2026 and look forward to all that lies ahead."
Stock Repurchase Program
During the third quarter of 2024, the Company repurchased 1.6
million shares of its common stock for a cost of $408.5
million.
On December 3, 2024, the board of directors approved a $1.0
billion increase to the Company's stock repurchase program.
Including this increase, as of December 5, 2024, the Company had
approximately $1.8 billion remaining authorized on its stock
repurchase program.
Balance Sheet Highlights
The Company ended the third quarter of 2024 with $1.2 billion in
cash and cash equivalents and the capacity under its committed
revolving credit facility was $393.5 million.
Inventories at the end of the third quarter of 2024 increased 8%
to $1.8 billion compared to $1.7 billion at the end of the third
quarter of 2023.
2024 Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company expects net revenue
to be in the range of $3.475 billion to $3.510 billion,
representing growth of 8% to 10%, or 3% to 4% excluding the 53rd
week of 2024. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the
range of $5.56 to $5.64 for the quarter. This assumes a tax rate of
approximately 29.5%.
For 2024, the Company now expects net revenue to be in the range
of $10.452 billion to $10.487 billion, representing growth of 9%,
or 7% excluding the 53rd week of 2024. Diluted earnings per share
are now expected to be in the range of $14.08 to $14.16 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.
Conference Call Information
A conference call to discuss third quarter results is scheduled
for today, December 5, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. Those
interested in participating in the call are invited to dial
1-844-763-8274 or 1-647-484-8814, 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, asset impairments, and restructuring costs recognized
in relation to lululemon Studio, 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 was a 52-week year 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 ending February 2, 2025 is referred to as "2024"
and the fiscal year ended January 28, 2024 is referred to as
"2023".
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Unaudited;
Expressed in thousands, except per share amounts
Third Quarter
First Three Quarters
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net revenue
$
2,396,660
$
2,204,218
$
6,976,629
$
6,414,175
Costs of goods sold
995,054
947,554
2,887,770
2,708,195
Gross profit
1,401,606
1,256,664
4,088,859
3,705,980
As a percentage of net revenue
58.5
%
57.0
%
58.6
%
57.8
%
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
909,827
842,795
2,624,212
2,407,683
As a percentage of net revenue
38.0
%
38.2
%
37.6
%
37.5
%
Impairment of assets and restructuring
costs
—
74,501
—
74,501
Amortization of intangible assets
1,118
1,253
1,118
5,010
Income from operations
490,661
338,115
1,463,529
1,218,786
As a percentage of net revenue
20.5
%
15.3
%
21.0
%
19.0
%
Other income (expense), net
13,743
9,842
55,020
25,229
Income before income tax expense
504,404
347,957
1,518,549
1,244,015
Income tax expense
152,534
99,243
452,336
363,293
Net income
$
351,870
$
248,714
$
1,066,213
$
880,722
Basic earnings per share
$
2.87
$
1.97
$
8.57
$
6.94
Diluted earnings per share
$
2.87
$
1.96
$
8.55
$
6.92
Basic weighted-average shares
outstanding
122,697
126,460
124,471
126,892
Diluted weighted-average shares
outstanding
122,803
126,770
124,668
127,218
lululemon athletica inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Unaudited; Expressed in
thousands
October 27,
2024
January 28,
2024
October 29,
2023
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,188,419
$
2,243,971
$
1,091,138
Inventories
1,800,893
1,323,602
1,663,617
Prepaid and receivable income taxes
257,388
183,733
300,258
Other current assets
358,589
309,271
309,886
Total current assets
3,605,289
4,060,577
3,364,899
Property and equipment, net
1,697,759
1,545,811
1,413,918
Right-of-use lease assets
1,360,589
1,265,610
1,048,607
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
178,185
24,083
23,912
Deferred income taxes and other
non-current assets
241,847
195,860
170,928
Total assets
$
7,083,669
$
7,091,941
$
6,022,264
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$
385,960
$
348,441
$
309,324
Accrued liabilities and other
561,615
348,555
392,949
Accrued compensation and related
expenses
190,169
326,110
250,479
Current lease liabilities
290,368
249,270
217,138
Current income taxes payable
96,808
12,098
27,231
Unredeemed gift card liability
238,327
306,479
213,256
Other current liabilities
40,286
40,308
37,737
Total current liabilities
1,803,533
1,631,261
1,448,114
Non-current lease liabilities
1,223,733
1,154,012
950,954
Non-current income taxes payable
—
15,864
15,864
Deferred income tax liability
33,231
29,522
53,833
Other non-current liabilities
37,440
29,201
27,650
Stockholders' equity
3,985,732
4,232,081
3,525,849
Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity
$
7,083,669
$
7,091,941
$
6,022,264
lululemon athletica inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Unaudited;
Expressed in thousands
First Three Quarters
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income
$
1,066,213
$
880,722
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities
(194,890
)
31,344
Net cash provided by operating
activities
871,323
912,066
Net cash used in investing activities
(575,214
)
(445,325
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(1,328,510
)
(510,583
)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate
changes on cash and cash equivalents
(23,151
)
(19,887
)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(1,055,552
)
(63,729
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
period
2,243,971
1,154,867
Cash and cash equivalents, end of
period
$
1,188,419
$
1,091,138
lululemon athletica inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Unaudited;
Expressed in thousands, except per share amounts
Constant dollar changes
The below changes show the change for the third quarter of 2024
compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Net Revenue
Change
Foreign exchange
Change in constant
dollars
United States
—
%
—
%
—
%
Canada
9
—
9
Mexico(1)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Americas
2
—
2
China Mainland
39
(3
)
36
Rest of World
27
(4
)
23
Total international
33
(3
)
30
Total
9
%
(1
)%
8
%
Comparable Sales(2)
Change
Foreign exchange
Change in constant
dollars
Americas
(2
)%
—
%
(2
)%
China Mainland
27
(3
)
24
Rest of World
23
(3
)
20
Total international
25
(3
)
22
Total
4
%
(1
)%
3
%
__________
(1)
On September 10, 2024, the
Company acquired the lululemon branded retail locations and
operations run by a third party in Mexico. Wholesale sales to the
third party by lululemon athletica canada inc. prior to the
acquisition are disclosed as net revenue recognized within
Canada.
(2)
Comparable sales includes
comparable company-operated store and e-commerce net revenue.
Comparable company-operated stores have been open for at least 12
full fiscal months, or open for at least 12 full fiscal months
after being significantly expanded. Comparable company-operated
stores exclude stores which have been temporarily relocated for
renovations or have been temporarily closed.
Adjusted financial measures
The following tables reconcile adjusted 2023 financial measures
with the most directly comparable measures calculated in accordance
with GAAP. The adjustments relate to certain inventory provisions,
asset impairments, and restructuring costs recognized in relation
to lululemon Studio and their related tax effects. Please refer to
Note 4. Impairment of Assets and Restructuring Costs included in
Item 1 of Part I of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q to be filed
with the SEC on or about December 5, 2024 for further information
on the nature of these amounts.
Third Quarter 2023
Gross Profit
Gross Margin
Income from Operations
Operating Margin
Income Tax Expense
Effective Tax Rate
Net Income
Diluted Earnings Per
Share
GAAP results
$
1,256,664
57.0
%
$
338,115
15.3
%
$
99,243
28.5
%
$
248,714
$
1.96
lululemon Studio charges:
lululemon Studio obsolescence
provision
23,709
1.1
23,709
1.1
23,709
0.19
Impairment of assets
44,186
2.0
44,186
0.35
Restructuring costs
30,315
1.4
30,315
0.24
Tax effect of the above
26,085
(0.4
)
(26,085
)
(0.21
)
23,709
1.1
98,210
4.5
26,085
(0.4
)
72,125
0.57
Adjusted results (non-GAAP)
$
1,280,373
58.1
%
$
436,325
19.8
%
$
125,328
28.1
%
$
320,839
$
2.53
First Three Quarters
2023
Gross Profit
Gross Margin
Income from Operations
Operating Margin
Income Tax Expense
Effective Tax Rate
Net Income
Diluted Earnings Per
Share
GAAP results
$
3,705,980
57.8
%
$
1,218,786
19.0
%
$
363,293
29.2
%
$
880,722
$
6.92
lululemon Studio charges:
lululemon Studio obsolescence
provision
23,709
0.3
23,709
0.3
23,709
0.19
Impairment of assets
44,186
0.7
44,186
0.35
Restructuring costs
30,315
0.5
30,315
0.24
Tax effect of the above
26,085
(0.2
)
(26,085
)
(0.21
)
23,709
0.3
98,210
1.5
26,085
(0.2
)
72,125
0.57
Adjusted results (non-GAAP)
$
3,729,689
58.1
%
$
1,316,996
20.5
%
$
389,378
29.0
%
$
952,847
$
7.49
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.
Fourth Quarter 2024
Fiscal 2024
Expected net revenue increase
8% to 10%
9%
Impact of 53rd week
(5)% to (6)%
(2)%
Expected net revenue increase excluding
the 53rd week (non-GAAP)
3% to 4%
7%
lululemon athletica inc.
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
4th Quarter 2023
686
26
1
711
1st Quarter 2024
711
5
5
711
2nd Quarter 2024
711
11
1
721
3rd Quarter 2024
721
28
—
749
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
4th Quarter 2023
2,797
173
3
2,967
1st Quarter 2024
2,967
35
14
2,988
2nd Quarter 2024
2,988
90
3
3,075
3rd Quarter 2024
3,075
156
—
3,231
__________
(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.
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