Buyback Spend for Lululemon Athletica (LULU)
Buyback Spend for Lululemon Athletica (LULU): headline value $1.18B · YoY -28.0%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$1.18B
YoY change
-28.0%
5Y CAGR
+79.3%
Peak year (2024)
$1.64B
Latest annual
$1.18B
Buyback Spend history chart for Lululemon Athletica (LULU) from 2005 to 2025
Buyback Spend history table for Lululemon Athletica (LULU) from 2005 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.18B | -28.0% | ||
| 2024 | $1.64B | +193.0% | ||
| 2023 | $558.65M | +25.8% | ||
| 2022 | $444.00M | -45.4% | ||
| 2021 | $812.60M | +1176.4% | ||
| 2020 | $63.66M | -63.3% | ||
| 2019 | $173.40M | -71.0% | ||
| 2018 | $598.34M | +496.8% | ||
| 2017 | $100.26M | +241.9% | ||
| 2016 | $29.33M | -89.3% | ||
| 2015 | $274.19M | +86.0% | ||
| 2014 | $147.43M | — | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | ||
| 2008 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2007 | $6.99M | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — |
Buyback Spend values are taken from Lululemon Athletica's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Lululemon Athletica (LULU) reported buyback spend of $1.18B – declined 28.0% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Lululemon Athletica buyback spend expanded at a +79.3% compound annual rate, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Between 2024 and 2025, Lululemon Athletica buyback spend declined 28.0%, falling from $1.64B to $1.18B.
The dataset's maximum buyback spend sits at $1.64B (2024); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 2005.
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) sits 5th of 8 Consumer Cyclical peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $1.03B.
Lululemon Athletica Buyback Spend by Year
Lululemon Athletica Buyback Spend 2025: $1.18B
Lululemon Athletica buyback spend in 2025 was $1.18B, declined 28.0% below 2024.
Lululemon Athletica Buyback Spend 2024: $1.64B
Lululemon Athletica buyback spend in 2024 was $1.64B, surged 193.0% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Lululemon Athletica Buyback Spend 2023: $558.65M
Lululemon Athletica buyback spend in 2023 was $558.65M, grew 25.8% from 2022.
Lululemon Athletica Buyback Spend 2022: $444.00M
Lululemon Athletica buyback spend in 2022 was $444.00M, plunged 45.4% below 2021.
Lululemon Athletica Buyback Spend 2021: $812.60M
Lululemon Athletica buyback spend in 2021 was $812.60M.
See more financial history for Lululemon Athletica (LULU).
Sector peers — Buyback Spend
Companies in the same sector as Lululemon Athletica, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $87.36B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $6.44B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $2.52B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $2.06B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lululemon Athletica's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for Lululemon Athletica (LULU) is $1.18B (period ending February 1, 2026).
How has Lululemon Athletica buyback spend changed year-over-year?
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) buyback spend changed -28.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Lululemon Athletica buyback spend?
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is +79.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Lululemon Athletica buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
Lululemon Athletica buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $1.64B in 2024.
What was Lululemon Athletica buyback spend in 2024?
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) buyback spend in 2024 was $1.64B.
What was Lululemon Athletica buyback spend in 2025?
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) buyback spend in 2025 was $1.18B.
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