Lululemon Athletica Inc. LULU NASDAQ

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) has shown strong revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $8.1B to $11.1B (average +11.2%/yr). Net income reached $1.6B, reflecting exceptional earnings expansion at +28.5%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 14.2%, which is moderate. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 56.6% (high), with a +1.2pp trend over the period. With a $19B market cap and MOAT composite score of 80/100, the company has a strong competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (90/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 23-year history, the company was profitable in 22 of 23 years — an excellent long-term track record
• INCOME (55/100, Partial) — the company is profitable but margin is below 15%
• MOAT (80/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 79/100 with 5/7 criteria passed.