Posted 3/21/2024, 9:09:06 PM
Nike Beats Estimates But Faces China Sales Slowdown; Lululemon Guidance Spooks Investors Despite Strong Quarter
- Nike reported better than expected Q3 results, but still faces economic challenges in major regions like China where youth unemployment is impacting sales
- Lululemon's Q4 revenue matched estimates but its guidance for Q1 disappointed, sending the stock price down sharply in after hours trading
- Lululemon has a history of conservative guidance and then beating expectations, so some skepticism about the weak forecast
- As a highly valued stock, even small Lululemon disappointments can lead to large stock drops
- Key Lululemon questions include outlook for growth in China, North American stores/products like men's, footwear expansion