lululemon athletica inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2021.

Calvin McDonald, Chief Executive Officer, stated: "Our third quarter results demonstrate the ongoing strength of lululemon and the tremendous growth potential of the business in both the near- and long-term. We are pleased with our early holiday season performance and how the lululemon brand continues to resonate in markets around the world. We are energized by the exciting opportunities ahead, and I'm proud of our teams across the globe for their passion and agility – I want to thank everyone for delivering a strong quarter."

The fiscal year ending January 30, 2022 is referred to as "2021" and the fiscal year ended January 31, 2021 is referred to as "2020". The adjusted non-GAAP financial measures below exclude certain costs incurred in connection with the acquisition of MIRROR, and the related tax effects.

For the third quarter of 2021, compared to the third quarter of 2020:

  • Net revenue increased 30% to $1.5 billion. On a constant dollar basis, net revenue increased 28%.
    • Net revenue increased 28% in North America, and increased 40% internationally.
  • Total comparable sales increased 27%, or increased 26% on a constant dollar basis.
    • Comparable store sales increased 32%, or increased 31% on a constant dollar basis.
    • Direct to consumer net revenue increased 23% to $586.5 million. On a constant dollar basis, direct to consumer net revenue increased 21%.
  • Direct to consumer net revenue represented 40.4% of total net revenue compared to 42.8% for the third quarter of 2020.
  • Gross profit increased 32% to $829.4 million and gross margin increased 110 basis points to 57.2%.
  • Income from operations increased 26% to $257.9 million. Adjusted income from operations increased 32% to $282.1 million.
  • Operating margin decreased 50 basis points to 17.8%. Adjusted operating margin increased 30 basis points to 19.4%.
  • Income tax expense increased 16% to $70.2 million. The effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2021 was 27.2% compared to 29.7% for the third quarter of 2020. The adjusted effective tax rate was 25.1% for the third quarter of 2021 compared to 28.9% for the third quarter of 2020.
  • Diluted earnings per share were $1.44 compared to $1.10 in the third quarter of 2020. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.62 compared to $1.16 in the third quarter of 2020.
  • The Company repurchased 0.6 million shares of its own common stock at an average price of $405.87 per share for a total cost of $236.4 million.
  • The Company opened 18 net new company-operated stores during the third quarter, ending with 552 stores.

The consolidated statement of operations for the third quarter of 2019 is included in the tables at the end of this release for reference. For the third quarter of 2021, compared to the third quarter of 2019:

  • Net revenue increased by $534.3 million, or 58%, representing a two-year compound annual growth rate of 26%.
  • Gross margin increased 210 basis points.
  • Operating margin decreased 140 basis points. Adjusted operating margin increased 20 basis points.
  • Diluted earnings per share were $1.44 compared to $0.96 in the third quarter of 2019. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.62 in the third quarter of 2021.

Meghan Frank, Chief Financial Officer, stated: "Our teams continue to execute at a high level, which has enabled our strong Q3 performance and the upward revision to our guidance. We are pleased with these results given the ongoing, industry-wide supply chain issues we continue to navigate. While there are several large volume weeks ahead of us, we feel well positioned for a strong end to 2021."

Balance sheet highlights

The Company ended the third quarter of 2021 with $1.0 billion in cash and cash equivalents and the capacity under its committed revolving credit facility was $396.9 million. Inventories at the end of the third quarter of 2021 increased 22% to $943.9 million compared to $771.0 million at the end of the third quarter of 2020.

2021 Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2021, we expect net revenue to be in the range of $2.125 billion to $2.165 billion. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $3.24 to $3.31 for the quarter and adjusted diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $3.25 to $3.32.

For 2021, we expect net revenue to be in the range of $6.250 billion to $6.290 billion. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $7.38 to $7.45 for the year and adjusted diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $7.69 to $7.76.

The guidance does not reflect potential future repurchases of the Company's shares.

The guidance and outlook forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on management's expectations as of the date of this press release and does not incorporate future unknown impacts from the spread of COVID-19. While most of the Company's retail locations are currently open, the Company continues to operate with precautionary measures in place, as appropriate. Further resurgences in COVID-19, including from variants could cause additional restrictions, including temporarily closing all or some of our retail locations again, result in lower consumer demand, and cause further disruption in our supply chain. The Company undertakes no duty to update or to continue to provide information with respect to any forward-looking statements or risk factors, whether as a result of new information or future events or circumstances or otherwise. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, including those stated below.

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss third quarter results is scheduled for today, December 9, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. Those interested in participating in the call are invited to dial 1-800-319-4610 or 1-604-638-5340, if calling internationally, approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online at: http://investor.lululemon.com/events.cfm. A replay will be made available online approximately two hours following the live call for a period of 30 days.

About lululemon athletica inc.

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is a healthy lifestyle inspired athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and most other sweaty pursuits, creating transformational products and experiences which enable people to live a life they love. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional designs, lululemon works with yogis and athletes in local communities for continuous research and product feedback. For more information, visit www.lululemon.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Constant dollar changes and adjusted financial results are non-GAAP financial measures. A constant dollar basis assumes the average foreign currency exchange rates for the period remained constant with the average foreign currency exchange rates for the same period of the prior year. The Company provides constant dollar changes in its results to help investors understand the underlying growth rate of net revenue excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

Adjusted income from operations, operating margin, income tax expense, effective tax rates, net income, and diluted earnings per share exclude items related to the MIRROR acquisition. We exclude transaction, integration costs, the gain on lululemon's previous investment in MIRROR, certain acquisition-related compensation costs, and the related income tax effects of these items. The acquisition-related compensation costs include accelerated expenses related to the transition of the former MIRROR Chief Executive Officer to an advisory role. We believe these adjusted financial measures are useful to investors as they provide supplemental information that enable evaluation of the underlying trend in our operating performance, and enable a more consistent comparison to our historical financial information. Further, due to the finite and discrete nature of these costs, we do not consider them to be normal operating expenses that are necessary to operate the MIRROR business and we do not expect them to recur beyond the expiry of the related vesting periods. Management uses these adjusted financial measures and constant currency metrics internally when reviewing and assessing financial performance.

The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or with greater prominence to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section captioned "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" included in the accompanying financial tables, which includes more detail on the GAAP financial measure that is most directly comparable to each non-GAAP financial measure, and the related reconciliations between these financial measures.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release includes estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company's business plans, objectives, and expected operating results that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In many cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "outlook," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements also include the Company's guidance and outlook statements. These statements are based on management's current expectations but they involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation: the Company's ability to maintain the value and reputation of its brand; the current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and related government, private sector, and individual consumer responsive actions; its highly competitive market and increasing competition; increasing costs and decreasing selling prices; its ability to anticipate consumer preferences and successfully develop and introduce new, innovative and updated products; the acceptability of its products to guests; its ability to accurately forecast guest demand for its products; changes in consumer shopping preferences and shifts in distribution channels; its ability to expand in light of its limited operating experience and limited brand recognition in new international markets and new product categories; its ability to realize the potential benefits and synergies sought with the acquisition of MIRROR; its ability to manage its growth and the increased complexity of its business effectively; its ability to successfully open new store locations in a timely manner; seasonality; disruptions of its supply chain; its reliance on and limited control over third-party suppliers to provide fabrics for and to produce its products; suppliers or manufacturers not complying with its Vendor Code of Ethics or applicable laws; its ability to deliver its products to the market and to meet guest expectations if it has problems with its distribution system; increasing labor costs and other factors associated with the production of its products in South Asia and South East Asia; its ability to safeguard against security breaches with respect to its information technology systems; its compliance with privacy and data protection laws; any material disruption of its information systems; its ability to have technology-based systems function effectively and grow its e-commerce business globally; climate change, and related legislative and regulatory responses; increased scrutiny regarding its environmental, social, and governance, or sustainability responsibilities; an economic recession, depression, or downturn or economic uncertainty in its key markets; global economic and political conditions and global events such as health pandemics; its ability to source and sell its merchandise profitably or at all if new trade restrictions are imposed or existing trade restrictions become more burdensome; changes in tax laws or unanticipated tax liabilities; its ability to comply with trade and other regulations; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; imitation by its competitors; its ability to protect its intellectual property rights; conflicting trademarks and the prevention of sale of certain products; its exposure to various types of litigation; and other risks and uncertainties set out in filings made from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov, including, without limitation, its most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements contained herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.

lululemon athletica inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Unaudited; Expressed in thousands, except per share amounts

 

Third Quarter

First Three Quarters

2021

2020

2019

2021

2020

2019

Net revenue

$

1,450,421

$

1,117,426

$

916,138

$

4,127,504

$

2,672,330

$

2,581,805

Costs of goods sold

621,028

490,072

411,094

1,755,111

1,221,073

1,169,245

Gross profit

829,393

627,354

505,044

2,372,393

1,451,257

1,412,560

As a percent of net revenue

57.2

%

56.1

%

55.1

%

57.5

%

54.3

%

54.7

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

545,124

411,708

329,208

1,583,075

1,064,172

939,930

As a percent of net revenue

37.6

%

36.8

%

35.9

%

38.4

%

39.8

%

36.4

%

Amortization of intangible assets

2,195

2,195

7

6,585

2,965

7

Acquisition-related expenses

24,127

8,531

39,934

22,040

Income from operations

257,947

204,920

175,829

742,799

362,080

472,623

As a percent of net revenue

17.8

%

18.3

%

19.2

%

18.0

%

13.5

%

18.3

%

Other income (expense), net

15

(580

)

1,925

338

250

6,154

Income before income tax expense

257,962

204,340

177,754

743,137

362,330

478,777

Income tax expense

70,174

60,697

51,772

202,319

103,254

131,202

Net income

$

187,788

$

143,643

$

125,982

$

540,818

$

259,076

$

347,575

Basic earnings per share

$

1.45

$

1.10

$

0.97

$

4.16

$

1.99

$

2.67

Diluted earnings per share

$

1.44

$

1.10

$

0.96

$

4.14

$

1.98

$

2.65

Basic weighted-average shares outstanding

129,684

130,318

130,282

130,019

130,271

130,420

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

130,189

130,924

130,805

130,557

130,842

130,975

lululemon athletica inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

Unaudited; Expressed in thousands

 

October 31,
2021

January 31,
2021

November 1,
2020

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

993,591

$

1,150,517

$

481,581

Inventories

943,900

647,230

770,990

Prepaid and receivable income taxes

140,582

139,126

168,272

Other current assets

233,221

187,506

179,970

Total current assets

2,311,294

2,124,379

1,600,813

Property and equipment, net

876,489

745,687

719,880

Right-of-use lease assets

789,381

734,835

714,086

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

460,559

466,957

468,908

Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets

134,284

113,357

124,233

Total assets

$

4,572,007

$

4,185,215

$

3,627,920

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

$

227,067

$

172,246

$

160,779

Accrued inventory liabilities

10,038

14,956

10,654

Other accrued liabilities

314,394

211,911

190,366

Accrued compensation and related expenses

181,863

130,171

96,527

Current lease liabilities

175,445

166,091

138,082

Current income taxes payable

43,199

8,357

5,818

Unredeemed gift card liability

137,656

155,848

104,760

Other current liabilities

28,358

23,598

23,892

Total current liabilities

1,118,020

883,178

730,878

Non-current lease liabilities

684,460

632,590

635,386

Non-current income taxes payable

38,073

43,150

43,150

Deferred income tax liability

60,374

58,755

47,199

Other non-current liabilities

12,625

8,976

8,354

Stockholders' equity

2,658,455

2,558,566

2,162,953

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

4,572,007

$

4,185,215

$

3,627,920

lululemon athletica inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Unaudited; Expressed in thousands

 

First Three Quarters

2021

2020

Cash flows from operating activities

Net income

$

540,818

$

259,076

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

117,306

(173,672

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

658,124

85,404

Net cash used in investing activities

(313,438

)

(616,544

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(523,197

)

(81,404

)

Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash

21,585

620

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(156,926

)

(611,924

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

1,150,517

1,093,505

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

993,591

$

481,581

lululemon athletica inc.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Unaudited; Expressed in thousands, except per share amounts

 

Constant dollar changes in net revenue, total comparable sales, comparable store sales, and direct to consumer net revenue

 

The below changes show the change for the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020.

 

Net Revenue

Total
Comparable
Sales1,2

Comparable
Store
Sales2

Direct to
Consumer Net
Revenue

Change

30

%

27

%

32

%

23

%

Adjustments due to foreign currency exchange rate changes

(2

)

(1

)

(1

)

(2

)

Change in constant dollars

28

%

26

%

31

%

21

%

__________

(1)

Total comparable sales includes comparable store sales and direct to consumer net revenue.

(2)

Comparable store sales reflects net revenue from company-operated stores that have been open for at least 12 full fiscal months, or open for at least 12 full fiscal months after being significantly expanded. Comparable store sales exclude sales from stores which have been temporarily relocated for renovations or have been temporarily closed.

Adjusted financial measures

The following tables reconcile adjusted financial measures with the most directly comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The adjustments relate to the acquisition of MIRROR, including accelerated expenses related to the transition of the former MIRROR Chief Executive Officer to an advisory role, and its related tax effects. Please refer to Note 3. Acquisition included in Item 1 of Part I of our Report on Form 10-Q to be filed with the SEC on or about December 9, 2021 for further information on these adjustments.

Third Quarter 2021

Income from
Operations

Operating
Margin

Income Tax
Expense

Effective Tax
Rate

Net Income

Diluted
Earnings Per
Share

GAAP results

$

257,947

17.8

%

$

70,174

27.2

%

$

187,788

$

1.44

Transaction and integration costs

328

328

Acquisition-related compensation

23,799

1.6

23,799

0.18

Tax effect of the above

611

(2.1

)

(611

)

Adjusted results (non-GAAP)

$

282,074

19.4

%

$

70,785

25.1

%

$

211,304

$

1.62

First Three Quarters 2021

Income from
Operations

Operating
Margin

Income Tax
Expense

Effective Tax
Rate

Net Income

Diluted
Earnings Per
Share

GAAP results

$

742,799

18.0

%

$

202,319

27.2

%

$

540,818

$

4.14

Transaction and integration costs

1,859

1,859

0.02

Acquisition-related compensation

38,075

1.0

38,075

0.29

Tax effect of the above

1,417

(1.2

)

(1,417

)

(0.01

)

Adjusted results (non-GAAP)

$

782,733

19.0

%

$

203,736

26.0

%

$

579,335

$

4.44

Third Quarter 2020

Income from
Operations

Operating
Margin

Income Tax
Expense

Effective Tax
Rate

Net Income

Diluted
Earnings Per
Share

GAAP results

$

204,920

18.3

%

$

60,697

29.7

%

$

143,643

$

1.10

Transaction and integration costs

1,017

0.1

1,017

0.01

Acquisition-related compensation

7,514

0.7

7,514

0.06

Tax effect of the above

896

(0.8

)

(896

)

(0.01

)

Adjusted results (non-GAAP)

$

213,451

19.1

%

$

61,593

28.9

%

$

151,278

$

1.16

First Three Quarters 2020

Income from
Operations

Operating
Margin

Income Tax
Expense

Effective Tax
Rate

Net Income

Diluted
Earnings Per
Share

GAAP results

$

362,080

13.5

%

$

103,254

28.5

%

$

259,076

$

1.98

Transaction and integration costs

10,263

0.4

10,263

0.08

Gain on existing investment

(782

)

(782

)

(0.01

)

Acquisition-related compensation

12,559

0.5

12,559

0.10

Tax effect of the above

2,862

(0.9

)

(2,862

)

(0.02

)

Adjusted results (non-GAAP)

$

384,120

14.4

%

$

106,117

27.6

%

$

278,254

$

2.13

Expected adjusted earnings per share

 

Fourth Quarter
Fiscal 2021

Fiscal 2021

Expected diluted earnings per share range

$3.24 to $3.31

$7.38 to $7.45

MIRROR integration and acquisition-related costs, net of tax

$0.01

$0.31

Expected adjusted earnings per share range (non-GAAP)

$3.25 to $3.32

$7.69 to $7.76

lululemon athletica inc.

Company-operated Store Count and Square Footage1

Square Footage Expressed in Thousands

 

Number of
Stores Open at
the
Beginning of
the Quarter

Number of
Stores Opened
During the
Quarter

Number of
Stores Closed
During the
Quarter

Number of
Stores Open
at the End of
the Quarter

4th Quarter 2020

515

8

2

521

1st Quarter 2021

521

3

1

523

2nd Quarter 2021

523

11

534

3rd Quarter 2021

534

19

1

552

Total Gross
Square Feet at
the Beginning
of the Quarter

Gross Square
Feet Added
During the
Quarter2

Gross Square
Feet Lost
During the
Quarter2

Total Gross
Square Feet at
the End of the
Quarter

4th Quarter 2020

1,808

55

5

1,858

1st Quarter 2021

1,858

12

8

1,862

2nd Quarter 2021

1,862

43

1,905

3rd Quarter 2021

1,905

97

2,002

__________

1

Company-operated store count and square footage summary excludes retail locations operated by third parties under license and supply arrangements.

2

Gross square feet added/lost during the quarter includes net square foot additions for company-operated stores which have been renovated or relocated in the quarter.

Contacts:

Investor Contact:
lululemon athletica inc.
Howard Tubin
1-604-732-6124
or
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Joseph Teklits/Caitlin Churchill
1-203-682-8200

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