About lululemon athletica inc. (LULU)
lululemon athletica inc. is a Apparel Retail company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
LULU trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $164.38
- Market Cap
- $19.28B
- 52-Week High
- $348.50
- 52-Week Low
- $156.64
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel Retail
$1,000 Invested in lululemon athletica inc. (LULU)
How much would $1,000 invested in LULU be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in LULU 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) in 2025 would be worth $510 as of May 2026, representing a -49.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LULU 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) in 2023 would be worth $558 as of May 2026, representing a -44.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LULU 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) in 2021 would be worth $521 as of May 2026, representing a -47.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LULU 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) in 2016 would be worth $2,610 as of May 2026, representing a +161.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LULU at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) at IPO would be worth $11,741 as of May 2026, representing a +1074.1% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 18+ years (224 months), lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) has averaged a monthly return of +2.03% with a median return of +1.29%. The stock had 123 positive months (55%) and 100 negative months (45%). The best month in LULU's history was April 2009 with a +61.1% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -38.5%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.4%), and January the weakest (-1.2%).
LULU's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +168.3%, and the worst was 2008 at -146.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 19 years of trading history, lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) has delivered an average annual return of +31.15% with a median return of +20.93%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.74%. The stock posted gains in 11 years (58%) and losses in 8 years (42%).
LULU's best year was 2009 with a +279.57% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -83.26%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. LULU achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 11 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -20.90% | $207.81 | $164.38 |
| 2025 | -45.66% | $382.41 | $207.81 |
| 2024 | -25.21% | $511.29 | $382.41 |
| 2023 | +59.59% | $320.38 | $511.29 |
| 2022 | -18.16% | $391.45 | $320.38 |
| 2021 | +12.48% | $348.03 | $391.45 |
| 2020 | +50.23% | $231.67 | $348.03 |
| 2019 | +90.50% | $121.61 | $231.67 |
| 2018 | +54.74% | $78.59 | $121.61 |
| 2017 | +20.93% | $64.99 | $78.59 |
| 2016 | +23.86% | $52.47 | $64.99 |
| 2015 | -5.95% | $55.79 | $52.47 |
| 2014 | -5.49% | $59.03 | $55.79 |
| 2013 | -22.56% | $76.23 | $59.03 |
| 2012 | +63.37% | $46.66 | $76.23 |
| 2011 | +36.39% | $34.21 | $46.66 |
| 2010 | +127.31% | $15.05 | $34.21 |
| 2009 | +279.57% | $3.96 | $15.05 |
| 2008 | -83.26% | $23.68 | $3.96 |
Frequently Asked Questions: LULU
What sector is LULU in? ▼
LULU operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Apparel Retail industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has LULU performed historically? ▼
Over 19 years of trading history, LULU has posted gains in 11 years (58% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +279.6% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in LULU? ▼
You can invest in LULU through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold LULU.
Last updated: 3/24/2026