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<ul><li>Lululemon Athletica Inc. recently discussed its financial results for the second quarter of 2024.</li><li>The company's revenue increased by 7%, or 8% on a constant currency basis, marking a moderate growth trajectory amid a complex retail environment.</li><li>One positive highlight from the quarter was the notable performance in Lululemon's international markets, particularly in China Mainland, which saw a revenue increase of 34% or 37% in constant currency.</li></ul>

Lululemon Athletica Inc. recently discussed its financial results for the second quarter of 2024.The company's revenue increased by 7%, or 8% on a constant currency basis, marking a moderate growth trajectory amid a complex retail environment.One positive highlight from the quarter was the notable performance in Lululemon's international markets, particularly in China Mainland, which saw a revenue increase of 34% or 37% in constant currency.

Lululemon Athletica Inc.: An Insight Into Their Athleisure Market Position & Strategic Growth! - Major Drivers

Mostly Borrowed Ideas Deep Dives, MBI Deep Dives

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Mostly Borrowed Ideas Deep Dives

MBI is the abbreviation for “Mostly Borrowed Ideas”. Why “Mostly Borrowed Ideas?” As a generalist, I do not have a background in any particular sector. I enjoy navigating across industries, businesses, and countries to learn, understand, and connect the dots. In any case, most ideas and innovations are incremental in nature. Very few of us are smart enough to come up with truly original or groundbreaking ideas. I am Abdullah Al-Rezwan. I was born and brought up in Bangladesh. I went to University of Dhaka for my undergrad and majored in Finance. After working three and half years in Equity Research (Sell-side) covering Financial Sector in Bangladesh, I left Bangladesh to pursue my MBA in the US. I graduated within top 10% of the class from Cornell University's two-year MBA program and worked on the buy-side following my graduation. During my time at Cornell, I won two stock pitch competitions and also became finalists in four other competitions. I thoroughly enjoyed my stint as a generalist in the US large cap team at Madison Investments and covered a wide range of companies from UnitedHealth to Amazon and Boeing before US immigration reality paused my career in investment management. As my work authorization expired, I moved to Canada in January, 2021. Then in early 2022, I was able to return to the US.

<ul><li>It is far from common for a stock to be up 4% after missing the revenue guide for the quarter and slashing the full-year revenue guide for the year.</li><li>That’s exactly what happened with Lululemon today which should tell you the kind of sentiment going into the earnings!</li><li>The crux of the bear thesis on Lulu usually circles around their US business. </li></ul>

It is far from common for a stock to be up 4% after missing the revenue guide for the quarter and slashing the full-year revenue guide for the year.That’s exactly what happened with Lululemon today which should tell you the kind of sentiment going into the earnings!The crux of the bear thesis on Lulu usually circles around their US business. 

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

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<li>Contribution from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amer-sports-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21751:1" rel="noopener">Amer Sports (AS US)</a> will rise to 5.1%, 7.2%, and 8.9% of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anta-sports-products-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10261:1" rel="noopener">Anta Sports Products (2020 HK)</a>'s earnings in FY24-26, making it increasingly important.</li>
<li>Amer turned around sharply YoY in 3Q24 with a net profit of US$55.8m. Its gross margin sustained an uptrend, with excellent potential for business growth in Greater China.</li>
<li>Positive guidance on FY25 outlook with a low-double-digit-to-mid-teens level revenue growth, further expansion in operating margin, and continuous cuts in net finance costs.</li>
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Contribution from Amer Sports (AS US) will rise to 5.1%, 7.2%, and 8.9% of Anta Sports Products (2020 HK)'s earnings in FY24-26, making it increasingly important.
Amer turned around sharply YoY in 3Q24 with a net profit of US$55.8m. Its gross margin sustained an uptrend, with excellent potential for business growth in Greater China.
Positive guidance on FY25 outlook with a low-double-digit-to-mid-teens level revenue growth, further expansion in operating margin, and continuous cuts in net finance costs.


Amer Sports (AS US): An Engine for Anta Sports (2020 HK)

External reports (aggregated public sources), Value Investors Club

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External reports (aggregated public sources)

<ul><li>Strong candidate for shorting in the short-run, potential to miss revenue consensus by 4-5ppt in Q1 2024</li><li>Recommendation to short LULU US when share price is above USD410, price target of USD300 before next earnings date in May 2024</li><li>Lululemon is a leading brand in women's indoor training and yoga, overvalued and likely to see a decline in share price</li></ul><p><em>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.</em></p>

Strong candidate for shorting in the short-run, potential to miss revenue consensus by 4-5ppt in Q1 2024Recommendation to short LULU US when share price is above USD410, price target of USD300 before next earnings date in May 2024Lululemon is a leading brand in women's indoor training and yoga, overvalued and likely to see a decline in share priceThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.

<ul><li>Lululemon Athletica Inc. recently shared its performance for the first quarter of 2024, showcasing a mixed set of results that present both opportunities and challenges for potential investors.</li><li>Starting with the highlights, Lululemon achieved a 10% increase in total revenue, hitting 11% growth in constant currency terms.</li><li>This growth was bolstered by a significant rise in international markets, particularly in China Mainland and the rest of the world, which saw increases of 52% and 30% respectively in constant currency.</li></ul>

Lululemon Athletica Inc. recently shared its performance for the first quarter of 2024, showcasing a mixed set of results that present both opportunities and challenges for potential investors.Starting with the highlights, Lululemon achieved a 10% increase in total revenue, hitting 11% growth in constant currency terms.This growth was bolstered by a significant rise in international markets, particularly in China Mainland and the rest of the world, which saw increases of 52% and 30% respectively in constant currency.

Lululemon Athletica Inc.: Enhanced Technology Infrastructure & Data Analytics Aiding Their Growth! - Major Drivers

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lululemon athletica Inc. designs and retails athletic clothing.  The Company produces fitness pants, shorts, tops and jackets for yoga, dance, running, and general fitness. lululemon serves customers throughout the world.

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Lululemon Athletica (LULU US)

Lululemon Athletica Inc.: An Insight Into Their Athleisure Market Position & Strategic Growth! - Major Drivers

Lululemon Athletica Inc. recently discussed its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. The company's revenue increased by 7%, or 8% on...

Baptista Research

Lululemon 2Q'24 Update

It is far from common for a stock to be up 4% after missing the revenue guide for the quarter and slashing the full-year revenue guide for the...

MBI Deep Dives

Amer Sports (AS US): An Engine for Anta Sports (2020 HK)

Amer Sports' contribution to Anta's earnings is set to rise significantly in FY24-26, with positive growth outlook in Greater China and Asia...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Lululemon (LULU) - Thursday, Apr 4, 2024

Recommendation to short LULU US when share price is above USD410, price target of USD300 before next earnings date in May 2024

Value Investors Club

Lululemon Athletica Inc.: Enhanced Technology Infrastructure & Data Analytics Aiding Their Growth! - Major Drivers

Lululemon Athletica Inc. recently shared its performance for the first quarter of 2024, showcasing a mixed set of results that present both...

Baptista Research

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Lululemon Athletica Inc.: An Insight Into Their Athleisure Market Position & Strategic Growth! - Major Drivers

Lululemon Athletica Inc. recently discussed its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. The company's revenue increased by 7%, or 8% on...

Baptista Research

Lululemon 2Q'24 Update

It is far from common for a stock to be up 4% after missing the revenue guide for the quarter and slashing the full-year revenue guide for the...

MBI Deep Dives

Amer Sports (AS US): An Engine for Anta Sports (2020 HK)

​Amer Sports' contribution to Anta's earnings is set to rise significantly in FY24-26, with positive growth outlook in Greater China and Asia...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Lululemon (LULU) - Thursday, Apr 4, 2024

Recommendation to short LULU US when share price is above USD410, price target of USD300 before next earnings date in May 2024

Value Investors Club

Lululemon Athletica Inc.: Enhanced Technology Infrastructure & Data Analytics Aiding Their Growth! - Major Drivers

Lululemon Athletica Inc. recently shared its performance for the first quarter of 2024, showcasing a mixed set of results that present both...

Baptista Research

Amer Sports' contribution to Anta's earnings is set to rise significantly in FY24-26, with positive growth outlook in Greater China and Asia...