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Earnings release · 8-K Exhibit 99

Lululemon Athletica · Earnings release · 8-K Exhibit 99

LULU · Consumer Discretionary

Filed 2026-03-17 · CY2026 Q1 · Company’s FY2026 Q1 · 3,370 words

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Lululemon reported Q4 revenue of $3.6 billion, up 1%, and FY25 revenue of $11.1 billion, up 5%. Gross margin and operating margin declined. The company issued FY26 revenue guidance of $11.35 to $11.5 billion, representing 2% to 4% growth, and noted risks from tariffs and macroeconomic trends. Share repurchases totaled $1.2 billion for the year.

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EX-99.12lulu-20260201xex991.htmEARNINGS RELEASE Document

Exhibit 99.1

LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER

AND FULL YEAR FISCAL 2025 RESULTS

Fourth quarter revenue increased 1% to $3.6 billion. Diluted EPS of $5.01

Full year revenue increased 5% to $11.1 billion. Diluted EPS of $13.26

Vancouver, British Columbia - March 17, 2026 - lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2026.

Meghan Frank, Interim Co-CEO and Chief Financial Officer, stated: "We are pleased to achieve fourth quarter revenue and EPS results ahead of our expectations. As we begin our new fiscal year, we are focused on executing on our action plan, offering new and differentiated products to our guests, and elevating their experiences with lululemon. Driving improvement in our full-price sales over the course of 2026 is also a key priority, particularly in North America, and will enable us to enhance our brand health and deliver long-term growth and value creation for shareholders."

André Maestrini, Interim Co-CEO, President, and Chief Commercial Officer, stated: "Throughout 2025, we reported double-digit revenue growth in our international business and are taking action to incorporate learnings from across our regions to drive forward our strategies. Our teams are energized by the initial response to our recent product launches and continue to deliver successful guest activations globally. Looking ahead, we are encouraged by our opportunities in North America and around the world and are grateful to our teams for their commitment to delivering the products and experiences our guests love."

For the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to the fourth quarter of 2024:

•Net revenue increased 1% to $3.6 billion, or was flat on a constant dollar basis.

–T1Americas net revenue decreased 4%, or 5% on a constant dollar basis.

–T2International net revenue increased 17%, or 14% on a constant dollar basis.

•Excluding net revenue from the 53rd week of 2024, net revenue increased 6%, or 4% on a constant dollar basis.

•Comparable sales increased 3%, or 2% on a constant dollar basis.

–Americas comparable sales decreased 1%, or 2% on a constant dollar basis.

–International comparable sales increased 20%, or 16% on a constant dollar basis.

•Gross profit decreased 8% to $2.0 billion and T3gross margin decreased 550 basis points to 54.9%.

•Income from operations decreased 22% to $812.3 million and operating margin decreased 660 basis points to 22.3%.

•The effective income tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2025 was 27.8% compared to 29.2% for the fourth quarter of 2024.

•Diluted earnings per share were $5.01 compared to $6.14 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

•The Company repurchased 1.4 million of its shares for a cost of $269.1 million.

•The Company opened 15 net new company-operated stores during the quarter, ending with 811 stores.

For 2025 compared to 2024:

•Net revenue increased 5% to $11.1 billion.

–Americas net revenue decreased 1%.

–International net revenue increased 22%, or 21% on a constant dollar basis.

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•Excluding net revenue from the 53rd week of 2024, net revenue increased 7%, or 6% on a constant dollar basis.

•Comparable sales increased 2%.

–Americas comparable sales decreased 3%.

–International comparable sales increased 15%, or 14% on a constant dollar basis.

•Gross profit was flat at $6.3 billion and gross margin decreased 260 basis points to 56.6%.

•Income from operations decreased 12% to $2.2 billion and operating margin decreased 380 basis points to 19.9%.

•The effective income tax rate was 29.5% for 2025 compared to 29.6% for 2024.

•Diluted earnings per share were $13.26 compared to $14.64 in 2024.

•T4The Company repurchased 5.0 million shares for a cost of $1.2 billion.

•The Company added 44 net new company-operated stores during the year, ending with 811 stores.

Balance Sheet Highlights

The Company ended 2025 with $1.8 billion in cash and cash equivalents and it had $593.6 million of available capacity under its committed revolving credit facility.

T5Inventories at the end of 2025 increased by 18% to $1.7 billion. On a unit basis, inventories increased 6%.

Fiscal 2026 Outlook

G1For the first quarter of 2026, the Company expects net revenue to be in the range of $2.400 billion to $2.430 billion, representing growth of 1% to 3%. G2Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $1.63 to $1.68 for the quarter. This assumes a tax rate of approximately 31.5%.

G3For 2026, the Company expects net revenue to be in the range of $11.350 billion to $11.500 billion, representing growth of 2% to 4%. G4Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $12.10 to $12.30 for the year. This assumes a tax rate of approximately 30%.

T6The 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 tariffs and 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.

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss 2025 results is scheduled for today, March 17, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. Those interested in participating in the call are invited to dial 1-833-752-3550 or 1-647-846-8290, 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

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works with yogis and athletes in local communities around the world for continuous research and product feedback. For more information, visit lululemon.com.

Shifted Calendar for Comparable Sales

Due to the 53rd week in 2024, comparable sales are calculated on a one-week shifted basis such that the 13 and 52 weeks ended February 1, 2026 are compared to the 13 and 52 weeks ended February 2, 2025 rather than January 26, 2025.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We report certain financial metrics on a constant dollar basis, which is a non-GAAP financial measure.

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. Management uses 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 2024 was a 53-week year while 2025 was a 52-week year. Fiscal 2026 will be a 52-week year. The net revenue changes excluding the 53rd week exclude net revenue for the 53rd week of 2024. This enables an evaluation of the year-over-year change in net revenue based on 52 weeks in each year.

These non-GAAP financial measures are provided in addition to, and not a substitute for, the corresponding financial measures calculated 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 its brand value and reputation; its highly competitive market and increasing competition; its ability to anticipate consumer preferences and successfully develop and introduce new, innovative and differentiated products; the acceptability of its products to guests; increasing costs and decreasing selling prices; 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 attract, manage, and retain highly qualified individuals; its ability to manage its growth and the increased complexity of its business effectively; changes in consumer shopping preferences and shifts in distribution channels; its leasing of retail and distribution space; seasonality; changes to U.S. tariff and customs policy, including the elimination of the de minimis exemption; macroeconomic volatility, inflationary pressures, and shifts in consumer sentiment; global political and economic instability, including geopolitical conflicts and political polarization; trade restrictions, tariffs, and customs changes; changes in tax laws, transfer pricing, or unanticipated tax liabilities; its ability to comply with trade and other regulations; fluctuations in

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foreign currency exchange rates; global or regional public health crises; 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; fluctuating costs of raw materials and the cost of producing its products; its ability to deliver its products to the market and to meet guest expectations if it has problems with its distribution system; 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 technology systems; its ability to have technology-based systems for its e-commerce business function effectively; imitation by its competitors; its ability to protect its intellectual property rights; conflicting trademarks and patents and the prevention of sale of certain products; actions of stockholders, activists, or shifting consumer sentiment; its exposure to various types of litigation; climate change and related pressures; heightened scrutiny and legal risks from competing pressures regarding ESG; 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.

Contacts:

Investor Contacts:

lululemon athletica inc.

Howard Tubin

1-604-732-6124

or

ICR, Inc.

Joseph Teklits

1-203-682-8200

Media Contact:

lululemon athletica inc.

Madi Wallace

1-604-732-6124

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lululemon athletica inc.

The fiscal year ended February 1, 2026 is referred to as "2025" and the fiscal year ended February 2, 2025 is referred to as "2024." The Company's next fiscal year ends on January 31, 2027 and is referred to as "2026."

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Unaudited; Expressed in thousands, except per share amounts

Fourth Quarter

Fiscal Year

2025

2024

2025

2024

Net revenue

$

3,640,801

$

3,611,497

$

11,102,600

$

10,588,126

Costs of goods sold

1,642,913

1,429,545

4,818,468

4,317,315

Gross profit

1,997,888

2,181,952

6,284,132

6,270,811

As a percentage of net revenue

54.9

%

60.4

%

56.6

%

59.2

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

1,183,773

1,138,167

4,066,556

3,762,379

As a percentage of net revenue

32.5

%

31.5

%

36.6

%

35.5

%

Amortization of intangible assets

1,825

1,617

6,961

2,735

Income from operations

812,290

1,042,168

2,210,615

2,505,697

As a percentage of net revenue

22.3

%

28.9

%

19.9

%

23.7

%

Other income (expense), net

975

15,360

28,352

70,380

Income before income tax expense

813,265

1,057,528

2,238,967

2,576,077

Income tax expense

226,394

309,125

659,784

761,461

Net income

$

586,871

$

748,403

$

1,579,183

$

1,814,616

Basic earnings per share

$

5.01

$

6.15

$

13.27

$

14.67

Diluted earnings per share

$

5.01

$

6.14

$

13.26

$

14.64

Basic weighted-average shares outstanding

117,155

121,683

118,981

123,735

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

117,196

121,895

119,068

123,935

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

Unaudited; Expressed in thousands

February 1, 2026

February 2, 2025

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,807,202

$

1,984,336

Inventories

1,700,753

1,442,081

Prepaid and receivable income taxes

352,469

182,253

Other current assets

402,277

371,632

Total current assets

4,262,701

3,980,302

Property and equipment, net

2,033,720

1,780,617

Right-of-use lease assets

1,630,181

1,416,256

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

191,194

171,191

Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets

338,947

254,926

Total assets

$

8,456,743

$

7,603,292

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

$

331,421

$

271,406

Accrued liabilities and other

662,982

559,463

Accrued compensation and related expenses

187,887

204,543

Current lease liabilities

298,724

275,154

Current income taxes payable

43,948

183,126

Unredeemed gift card liability

316,632

308,352

Other current liabilities

45,954

37,586

Total current liabilities

1,887,548

1,839,630

Non-current lease liabilities

1,499,717

1,300,637

Deferred income tax liability

52,278

98,188

Other non-current liabilities

55,360

40,790

Stockholders' equity

4,961,840

4,324,047

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

8,456,743

$

7,603,292

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Unaudited; Expressed in thousands

Fiscal Year

2025

2024

Cash flows from operating activities

Net income

$

1,579,183

$

1,814,616

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

23,294

458,097

Net cash provided by operating activities

1,602,477

2,272,713

Net cash used in investing activities

(662,118)

(798,174)

Net cash used in financing activities

(1,208,656)

(1,652,508)

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

91,163

(81,666)

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(177,134)

(259,635)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

$

1,984,336

$

2,243,971

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

$

1,807,202

$

1,984,336

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Unaudited

Constant dollar changes

The below changes show the change compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. Due to the 53rd week in 2024, the below changes in comparable sales are calculated on a one-week shifted basis such that the 13 and 52 weeks ended February 1, 2026 are compared to the 13 and 52 weeks ended February 2, 2025 rather than January 26, 2025.

Fourth Quarter 2025

Fiscal 2025

Net Revenue

Change

Foreign exchange

Change in constant dollars

Change

Foreign exchange

Change in constant dollars

United States

(6)

%

—

%

(6)

%

(2)

%

—

%

(2)

%

Canada

1

(2)

(1)

1

1

2

Americas

(4)

(1)

(5)

(1)

—

(1)

China Mainland

24

(3)

21

29

(1)

28

Rest of World

10

(4)

6

16

(2)

14

Total international

17

(3)

14

22

(1)

21

Total

1

%

(1)

%

—

%

5

%

—

%

5

%

Fourth Quarter 2025

Fiscal 2025

Comparable Sales (1)

Change

Foreign exchange

Change in constant dollars

Change

Foreign exchange

Change in constant dollars

Americas

(1)

%

(1)

%

(2)

%

(3)

%

—

%

(3)

%

China Mainland

30

(4)

26

20

(1)

19

Rest of World

9

(4)

5

9

(2)

7

Total international

20

(4)

16

15

(1)

14

Total

3

%

(1)

%

2

%

2

%

—

%

2

%

__________

(1)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.

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Net revenue change 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 2025 was a 52-week year while 2024 was a 53-week year. Fiscal 2026 will be a 52-week year.

The below changes show the change for 2025 compared to the corresponding period in 2024 by geographic area and channel, including in constant dollars.

Fourth Quarter 2025

Change

Impact of 53rd week

Change excluding the 53rd week (non-GAAP)

Foreign Exchange

Constant dollar change excluding the 53rd week (non-GAAP)

United States

(6)

%

5

%

(1)

%

—

%

(1)

%

Canada

1

4

5

(2)

3

Americas

(4)

4

—

—

—

China Mainland

24

8

32

(4)

28

Rest of World

10

6

16

(4)

12

Total international

17

7

24

(4)

20

Total

1

%

5

%

6

%

(2)

%

4

%

Company-operated stores

(5)

%

5

%

—

%

(1)

%

(1)

%

E-commerce

5

%

4

%

9

%

(1)

%

8

%

Fiscal 2025

Change

Impact of 53rd week

Change excluding the 53rd week (non-GAAP)

Foreign Exchange

Constant dollar change excluding the 53rd week (non-GAAP)

United States

(2)

%

1

%

(1)

%

—

%

(1)

%

Canada

1

1

2

1

3

Americas

(1)

1

—

1

1

China Mainland

29

2

31

(1)

30

Rest of World

16

2

18

(2)

16

Total international

22

3

25

(2)

23

Total

5

%

2

%

7

%

(1)

%

6

%

Company-operated stores

1

%

1

%

2

%

—

%

2

%

E-commerce

8

%

1

%

9

%

—

%

9

%

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The below changes show the change for 2025 compared to the corresponding period in 2024 by category.

Fourth Quarter 2025

Fiscal 2025

Change

Impact of 53rd week

Change excluding the 53rd week (non-GAAP)

Change

Impact of 53rd week

Change excluding the 53rd week (non-GAAP)

Women's product

2

%

5

%

7

%

5

%

1

%

6

%

Men's product

(2)

5

3

4

2

6

Accessories and other categories

—

4

4

8

1

9

Total

1

%

5

%

6

%

5

%

2

%

7

%

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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 2025

767

5

2

770

2nd Quarter 2025

770

15

1

784

3rd Quarter 2025

784

14

2

796

4th Quarter 2025

796

18

3

811

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 2025

3,372

50

7

3,415

2nd Quarter 2025

3,415

99

3

3,511

3rd Quarter 2025

3,511

128

9

3,630

4th Quarter 2025

3,630

116

10

3,736

__________

(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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Mentions · how they’re counted

CategoryUnderlinedWord counterModel’s count
AI

AI, artificial intelligence, generative AI, machine learning, large language model, LLM

000
Layoffs

layoffs, RIF, headcount reduction, workforce optimization, restructuring

0—0
Recession

recession, downturn, contraction, slowdown

000
Tariffs

tariff, trade war, trade barriers, trade restrictions, trade policy

441
Buybacks

share repurchase, buyback program

0—1

Underlines use the same word lists the scores use. AI, recession and tariffs follow Palanor’s word counter, so those counts match it exactly on the same text. Layoffs and buybacks use the terms the model was given. The model’s count is an estimate by meaning, not by string, so it can differ from the underlines.

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