FrançaisAre analysts right about Lululemon Athletica (LULU)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Lululemon Athletica, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 38% were profitable, average return +6% (479 calls). At 3 months: +2% average return (45% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telsey Advisory Group | 28 | 7% | -19% |
| Baird | 24 | 33% | -1% |
| JP Morgan | 22 | 41% | +3% |
| Morgan Stanley | 21 | 24% | -15% |
| Stifel | 20 | 30% | +2% |
Valuation
Is Lululemon Athletica overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Lululemon Athletica right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Lululemon Athletica's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Lululemon Athletica | Sector median (Consumer Discretionary) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 9.4 | 19.9 |
| Forward P/E | 10.3 | 14.4 |
| Net margin | 13% | 9% |
👉 Lululemon Athletica trades below its sector median (9.4 vs 19.9) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lululemon Athletica a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Lululemon Athletica (LULU) is "Hold" (13 bullish, 2 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 38% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Lululemon Athletica's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $130 (+13% vs $115), ranging from $94.00 to $184 (17 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Lululemon Athletica?
Over 1 year, 38% of analyst targets on Lululemon Athletica were profitable, for an average return of +6% (across 479 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Lululemon Athletica stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $130 within 12 months, i.e. +13% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $184, the most cautious $94.00.
What is the Lululemon Athletica stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $130, +13%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (38%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Lululemon Athletica overvalued?
Its P/E is 9.4, forward P/E 10.3. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.