Will LULU's FY2026 EPS exceed the high end of initial guidance ($12.30)?
Current Prediction
Why This Question Matters
The Myth Meter assessed EXPECTATIONS_PRICED as MODERATELY_PRICED at 13.5x forward. EPS exceeding the $12.30 high end would signal management conservatism and potential earnings bottoming. Missing guidance would extend the EPS decline to three years.
Prediction Distribution
Individual Predictions(9 runs)
FY2026 guidance $12.10-$12.30 is 7-9% decline. First guidance under interim co-CEOs may be conservative. Share repurchases boost ~5%. Multiple negative headwinds require positive surprise.
Realistic tone may mean less conservatism vs historically. Tariff costs rising $275M to $380M creates larger headwind. Organic decline steeper than headline.
Third consecutive EPS decline year. Atomic Auditor: PRESSURED. Proxy fight costs add SG&A. Multiple headwinds stack against beating guidance.
New leadership kitchen-sinks initial guidance. Narrow $0.20 range signals confidence. Share repurchases continue supporting.
Americas unproven, tariffs escalating, proxy costs. International provides cushion, cost management may be disciplined. Net slightly below coin-flip.
$12.30 only $0.96 below FY2025. Multiple levers could push above. But current trajectory suggests headwinds dominate.
Conservative targets possible. Buybacks help. Multiple headwinds. Near coin-flip leaning NO.
Third EPS decline. Operating margin -250bps guided. Tariffs escalating. No clear positive catalyst.
Narrow guidance range suggests visibility. China outperformance could help. Slight lean NO.
Resolution Criteria
Resolves YES if lululemon reports FY2026 diluted EPS (GAAP or adjusted per management's primary metric) above $12.30. Resolves NO if FY2026 EPS is at or below $12.30.
Resolution Source
LULU Q4 FY2026 earnings release
Source Trigger
FY2026 EPS trajectory — third consecutive decline year or stabilization
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