Lululemon shares fell close to 20% after fiscal second-quarter results showed revenue declining 4% year over year to $2.42 billion, with comparable sales down 9% to 10% and Americas revenue dropping as much as 12%. Leggings sales, historically the brand's core product, fell about 20%, and management pointed to weak store traffic and inconsistent reception to new styles, particularly in women's bottoms, as the central problem. The company cut its full-year revenue guidance for the second time this year, to a range of $10.35 billion to $10.5 billion, and lowered its EPS outlook as well, while competitors Alo Yoga and Vuori continue gaining share in the premium athleisure space Lululemon once dominated. Despite the selloff, prominent investor Michael Burry has reportedly flagged the stock as a buying opportunity below $100 a share. |