Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Lululemon Athletica Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) has returned -26.33% so far this year and -45.91% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LULU has returned 8.34% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 27, 2007, LULU's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +2.06%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +61.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -38.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, LULU closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 30, 2008 with a return of +21.2%, while the worst single day was Dec 11, 2008 at -32.3%.

Lululemon Athletica Inc. has an annualized alpha of 13.18%, beta of 1.25, and R² of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 30, 2007.

• This stock captured 144.62% of S&P 500 Index gains and 116.81% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.26 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

LULU ranks 9 for risk / return — in the bottom 9% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Lululemon Athletica Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Lululemon Athletica Inc. was 92.26%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 444 trading sessions.

The current Lululemon Athletica Inc. drawdown is 70.06%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Lululemon Athletica Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Lululemon Athletica Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Apparel Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.