Fourth quarter revenue increased 16% to $3.2
billion. Diluted EPS of $5.29
Full year revenue increased 19% to $9.6
billion. Diluted EPS of $12.20, adjusted EPS of $12.77
lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced financial
results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 28,
2024.
Calvin McDonald, Chief Executive Officer, stated: "We are
pleased with the strong finish to our 2023 fiscal year and continue
to be ahead of our Power of Three ×2 strategy. During the fourth
quarter, we saw continued momentum across our channels,
geographies, and merchandise categories, driven by our teams around
the world. As we step into 2024, we are focused on the significant
opportunities ahead for lululemon as we navigate the dynamic retail
environment and deliver for guests through innovative new products
and brand activations."
The adjusted non-GAAP financial measures below exclude certain
inventory provisions, goodwill and other asset impairments, and
restructuring costs recognized in relation to lululemon Studio, the
gain on the sale of an administrative office building, and the
related tax effects of these items.
For the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to the fourth quarter
of 2022:
- Net revenue increased 16% to $3.2 billion.
- Americas net revenue increased 9%.
- International net revenue increased 54%, or 56% on a constant
dollar basis.
- Comparable sales increased 12%.
- Americas comparable sales increased 7%.
- International comparable sales increased 43%, or 44% on a
constant dollar basis.
- Gross profit increased 25% to $1.9 billion. Adjusted gross
profit increased 20% to $1.9 billion.
- Gross margin increased 430 basis points to 59.4%. Adjusted
gross margin increased 200 basis points to 59.4%.
- Income from operations increased 191% to $913.9 million.
Adjusted income from operations increased 16%.
- Operating margin increased to 28.5% from 11.3% in the fourth
quarter of 2022. Adjusted operating margin increased 20 basis
points to 28.5%.
- The effective income tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2023
was 28.1% compared to 62.3% for the fourth quarter of 2022. The
adjusted effective tax rate was 28.7% for the fourth quarter of
2022.
- Diluted earnings per share were $5.29 compared to $0.94 in the
fourth quarter of 2022. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were
$4.40 for the fourth quarter of 2022.
- The Company repurchased 0.1 million of its shares for a cost of
$54.0 million.
- The Company opened 25 net new company-operated stores during
the quarter, ending with 711 stores.
For 2023 compared to 2022:
- Net revenue increased 19% to $9.6 billion, or increased 20% on
a constant dollar basis.
- Americas net revenue increased 12%.
- International net revenue increased 54%, or 58% on a constant
dollar basis.
- Comparable sales increased 13%, or 14% on a constant dollar
basis.
- Americas comparable sales increased 8%, or 9% on a constant
dollar basis.
- International comparable sales increased 35%, or 39% on a
constant dollar basis.
- Gross margin increased 290 basis points to 58.3%. Adjusted
gross margin increased 240 basis points to 58.6%.
- Operating margin increased 580 basis points to 22.2%. Adjusted
operating margin increased 110 basis points to 23.2%.
- The effective income tax rate was 28.8% for 2023 compared to
35.9% for 2022. The adjusted effective tax rate was 28.7% for 2023
compared to 28.1% for 2022.
- Diluted earnings per share were $12.20 compared to $6.68 in
2022. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $12.77 in 2023
compared to $10.07 in 2022.
- The Company repurchased 1.5 million shares for a cost of $554.6
million.
- The Company opened 56 net new company-operated stores during
the year, ending with 711 stores.
Meghan Frank, Chief Financial Officer, stated: "Our solid fourth
quarter and full year 2023 results demonstrate the strength and
resilience of our omni operating model and our differentiated
position in the marketplace. Looking ahead, we will stay focused on
driving the business forward for the near-and long-term, while
operating with agility and discipline. We are still early in our
growth journey, and excited for what the future holds."
Balance Sheet Highlights
The Company ended 2023 with $2.2 billion in cash and cash
equivalents compared to $1.2 billion at the end of 2022. It had
$393.7 million of capacity under its committed revolving credit
facility at the end of 2023.
Inventories at the end of 2023 decreased by 9% to $1.3 billion
compared to $1.4 billion at the end of 2022.
Fiscal 2024 Outlook
For the first quarter of 2024, the Company expects net revenue
to be in the range of $2.175 billion to $2.200 billion,
representing growth of 9% to 10%. Diluted earnings per share are
expected to be in the range of $2.35 to $2.40 for the quarter. This
assumes a tax rate of 29.0% to 29.5%.
For 2024, the Company expects net revenue to be in the range of
$10.700 billion to $10.800 billion, representing growth of 11% to
12%, or 10% to 11% excluding the 53rd week of 2024. Diluted
earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $14.00 to
$14.20 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 and the growth
strategy includes a plan to double men's, double e-commerce, and
quadruple international net revenue relative to 2021.
Conference Call Information
A conference call to discuss 2023 results is scheduled for
today, March 21, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. Those interested
in participating in the call are invited to dial 1-800-319-4610 or
1-604-638-5340, 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, goodwill and other asset impairments, and restructuring
costs recognized in relation to lululemon Studio, the gain on
disposal of assets for the sale of an administrative office
building, 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 and 2022 were each 52-week years 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 ended January 28, 2024 is referred to as "2023"
and the fiscal year ended January 29, 2023 is referred to as
"2022". The Company's next fiscal year ends on February 2, 2025 and
is referred to as "2024."
Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Operations
Unaudited; Expressed in thousands, except
per share amounts
Fourth Quarter
Fiscal Year
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net revenue
$
3,205,103
$
2,771,838
$
9,619,278
$
8,110,518
Costs of goods sold
1,301,678
1,244,219
4,009,873
3,618,178
Gross profit
1,903,425
1,527,619
5,609,405
4,492,340
As a percentage of net revenue
59.4
%
55.1
%
58.3
%
55.4
%
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
989,535
803,107
3,397,218
2,757,447
As a percentage of net revenue
30.9
%
29.0
%
35.3
%
34.0
%
Impairment of goodwill and other assets,
restructuring costs
—
407,913
74,501
407,913
Amortization of intangible assets
—
2,173
5,010
8,752
Gain on disposal of assets
—
—
—
(10,180
)
Income from operations
913,890
314,426
2,132,676
1,328,408
As a percentage of net revenue
28.5
%
11.3
%
22.2
%
16.4
%
Other income (expense), net
17,830
3,709
43,059
4,163
Income before income tax expense
931,720
318,135
2,175,735
1,332,571
Income tax expense
262,252
198,324
625,545
477,771
Net income
$
669,468
$
119,811
$
1,550,190
$
854,800
Basic earnings per share
$
5.30
$
0.94
$
12.23
$
6.70
Diluted earnings per share
$
5.29
$
0.94
$
12.20
$
6.68
Basic weighted-average shares
outstanding
126,228
127,456
126,726
127,666
Diluted weighted-average shares
outstanding
126,584
127,802
127,060
128,017
lululemon athletica inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Unaudited; Expressed in thousands
January 28,
2024
January 29,
2023
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
2,243,971
$
1,154,867
Inventories
1,323,602
1,447,367
Prepaid and receivable income taxes
183,733
185,641
Other current assets
309,271
371,578
Total current assets
4,060,577
3,159,453
Property and equipment, net
1,545,811
1,269,614
Right-of-use lease assets
1,265,610
969,419
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
24,083
46,105
Deferred income taxes and other
non-current assets
195,860
162,447
Total assets
$
7,091,941
$
5,607,038
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$
348,441
$
172,732
Accrued liabilities and other
348,555
399,223
Accrued compensation and related
expenses
326,110
248,167
Current lease liabilities
249,270
207,972
Current income taxes payable
12,098
174,221
Unredeemed gift card liability
306,479
251,478
Other current liabilities
40,308
38,405
Total current liabilities
1,631,261
1,492,198
Non-current lease liabilities
1,154,012
862,362
Non-current income taxes payable
15,864
28,555
Deferred income tax liability
29,522
55,084
Other non-current liabilities
29,201
20,040
Stockholders' equity
4,232,081
3,148,799
Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity
$
7,091,941
$
5,607,038
lululemon athletica inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows
Unaudited; Expressed in thousands
Fiscal Year
2023
2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income
$
1,550,190
$
854,800
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities
745,974
111,663
Net cash provided by operating
activities
2,296,164
966,463
Net cash used in investing activities
(654,132
)
(569,937
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(548,828
)
(467,487
)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate
changes on cash and cash equivalents
(4,100
)
(34,043
)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents
1,089,104
(105,004
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
year
$
1,154,867
$
1,259,871
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
$
2,243,971
$
1,154,867
lululemon athletica inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial
Measures
Unaudited; Expressed in thousands, except
per share amounts Constant dollar changes The below changes in net
revenue and comparable sales show the change compared to the
corresponding period in the prior year.
Fourth Quarter 2023
Fiscal 2023
NET REVENUE
Increase
Foreign
exchange
Increase in
constant
dollars
Increase
Foreign
exchange
Increase in
constant
dollars
Americas
9
%
—
%
9
%
12
%
—
%
12
%
China Mainland
78
4
82
67
8
75
Rest of World
36
—
36
43
1
44
Total international
54
2
56
54
4
58
Total net revenue
16
%
—
%
16
%
19
%
1
%
20
%
Fourth Quarter 2023
Fiscal 2023
COMPARABLE SALES(1), (2)
Increase
Foreign
exchange
Increase in
constant
dollars
Increase
Foreign
exchange
Increase in
constant
dollars
Americas
7
%
—
%
7
%
8
%
1
%
9
%
China Mainland
56
4
60
39
7
46
Rest of World
32
(1
)
31
32
1
33
Total international
43
1
44
35
4
39
Total comparable sales
12
%
—
%
12
%
13
%
1
%
14
%
Comparable store sales(2)
5
%
1
%
6
%
8
%
1
%
9
%
E-commerce net revenue
17
%
—
%
17
%
17
%
—
%
17
%
__________
(1)
Comparable sales includes
comparable company-operated store and e-commerce net revenue.
(2)
Comparable store sales reflects
net revenue from company-operated stores that have been open for at
least 12 full fiscal months, or open for at least 12 full fiscal
months after being significantly expanded. Comparable store sales
exclude sales from stores which have been temporarily relocated for
renovations or have been temporarily closed.
Adjusted financial measures
The following tables reconcile the most directly comparable
measures calculated in accordance with GAAP with the adjusted
financial measures. The 2023 and 2022 adjustments relate to certain
inventory provisions, goodwill and other asset impairments, and
restructuring costs recognized in relation to lululemon Studio, and
their related tax effects. The 2022 adjustments also relate to the
gain on sale of an administrative office building, and their
related tax effects. Please refer to Note 5. Property and Equipment
and Note 8. Impairment of Goodwill and Other Assets, Restructuring
Costs included in Item 8 of Part II of the Company's Report on Form
10-K to be filed with the SEC on or about March 21, 2024 for
further information on the nature of these amounts.
Fiscal 2023
Gross
Profit
Gross
Margin
Income
from
Operations
Operating
Margin
Income Tax
Expense
Effective
Tax Rate
Net
Income
Diluted
Earnings
Per Share
GAAP results
$
5,609,405
58.3
%
$
2,132,676
22.2
%
$
625,545
28.8
%
$
1,550,190
$
12.20
lululemon Studio charges:
lululemon Studio obsolescence
provision
23,709
0.3
23,709
0.2
23,709
0.19
Impairment of assets
44,186
0.5
44,186
0.35
Restructuring costs
30,315
0.3
30,315
0.24
Tax effect of the above
26,085
(0.1
)
(26,085
)
(0.21
)
23,709
0.3
98,210
1.0
26,085
(0.1
)
72,125
0.57
Adjusted results (non-GAAP)
$
5,633,114
58.6
%
$
2,230,886
23.2
%
$
651,630
28.7
%
$
1,622,315
$
12.77
Fourth Quarter 2022
Gross
Profit
Gross
Margin
Income
from
Operations
Operating
Margin
Income Tax
Expense
Effective
Tax Rate
Net
Income
Diluted
Earnings
Per Share
GAAP results
$
1,527,619
55.1
%
$
314,426
11.3
%
$
198,324
62.3
%
$
119,811
$
0.94
lululemon Studio charges:
lululemon Studio obsolescence
provision
62,928
2.3
62,928
2.3
62,928
0.49
Impairment of goodwill and other
assets
407,913
14.7
407,913
3.19
Tax effect of the above
28,171
(33.6
)
(28,171
)
(0.22
)
62,928
2.3
470,841
17.0
28,171
(33.6
)
442,670
3.46
Adjusted results (non-GAAP)
$
1,590,547
57.4
%
$
785,267
28.3
%
$
226,495
28.7
%
$
562,481
$
4.40
Fiscal 2022
Gross
Profit
Gross
Margin
Income
from
Operations
Operating
Margin
Income Tax
Expense
Effective
Tax Rate
Net
Income
Diluted
Earnings
Per Share
GAAP results
$
4,492,340
55.4
%
$
1,328,408
16.4
%
$
477,771
35.9
%
$
854,800
$
6.68
lululemon Studio charges:
lululemon Studio obsolescence
provision
62,928
0.8
62,928
0.8
62,928
0.49
Impairment of goodwill and other
assets
407,913
5.0
407,913
3.19
Tax effect of the above
28,171
(7.8
)
(28,171
)
(0.22
)
62,928
0.8
470,841
5.8
28,171
(7.8
)
442,670
3.46
Gain on disposal of assets
(10,180
)
(0.1
)
(10,180
)
(0.08
)
Tax effect of the above
(1,661
)
—
1,661
0.01
Adjusted results (non-GAAP)
$
4,555,268
56.2
%
$
1,789,069
22.1
%
$
504,281
28.1
%
$
1,288,951
$
10.07
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.
Fiscal 2024
Expected net revenue increase
11% to 12%
Impact of 53rd week
(1)%
Expected net revenue increase excluding
the 53rd week (non-GAAP)
10% to 11%
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
1st Quarter 2023
655
10
3
662
2nd Quarter 2023
662
12
2
672
3rd Quarter 2023
672
15
1
686
4th Quarter 2023
686
26
1
711
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 2023
2,575
64
7
2,632
2nd Quarter 2023
2,632
64
5
2,691
3rd Quarter 2023
2,691
109
3
2,797
4th Quarter 2023
2,797
173
3
2,967
__________
(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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Investor Contact: lululemon athletica inc. Howard Tubin
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