{
  "id": 8066218,
  "title": "Lululemon (LULU) Cuts its Outlook Again Just as a New CEO Walks through the Door",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/lululemon-lulu-cuts-its-outlook-again-just-as-a-new-ceo-walks-through",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-17T16:42:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/lululemon-lulu-cuts-outlook-again-164209283.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 4, 2026, Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) reduced its revenue and profit predictions for the year, only a day before its new CEO, Heidi O'Neill, assumes her role on September 8. The firm now anticipates full-year 2026 revenue ranging from $10.35 billion to $10.5 billion, a significant drop from the earlier forecast of $11.0 billion to $11.15 billion. This decline follows a 4% drop in second-quarter revenue to $2.42 billion and a 9% slump in worldwide comparable sales. LULU's shares plummeted 18%, reaching an eight-year low, extending the stock's decline for the year to about 52%. Despite its valuable brand and a seasoned incoming CEO, Lululemon faces challenges in regaining customer interest, particularly in the North American market, where revenue fell by 8%. However, international revenue surged by 4%, providing an additional revenue source for the new CEO. Lululemon's financial resources, including $1.4 billion in cash and equivalents, give O'Neill the flexibility to invest in product development, marketing, and other initiatives to rejuvenate growth. Nevertheless, the company's persistent sales decline, market-share losses, and a cost structure designed for expansion could make the turnaround a lengthy and costly endeavor.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}