5 Best Apparel Stocks to Buy in 2026

3. lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU)

On March 18, 2026, Telsey Advisory analyst Dana Telsey decreased lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU)’s price objective to $175 from $215 while keeping a Market Perform rating. The firm noted a weaker Q1 forecast and a high-end annual guide that fell short of expectations despite a Q4 sales and profits beat.

On March 17, 2026, lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) published fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2025 results, with Q4 revenue up 1% to $3.6 billion and diluted EPS of $5.01, while comparable sales were up 3%. The company’s gross profit fell 8% to $2.0 billion, and its operating income dropped 22% to $812.3 million.

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU)’s revenue for the full year 2025 increased 5% to $11.1 billion, with diluted EPS of $13.26. The corporation reported a flat gross profit of $6.3 billion and operating income of $2.2 billion, a 12% decrease, while expanding its store network to 811 locations.

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is in the business of producing, distributing, and selling technical athletic clothes, footwear, and accessories. It operates in three segments: company-operated stores, direct to consumer, and other.