Operating Income for Lululemon Athletica (LULU)
According to Lululemon Athletica's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is $2.20B USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$2.20B
YoY change
-11.8%
5Y CAGR
+21.9%
Peak year (2024)
$2.51B
Cumulative operating income
$15.04B
Operating Income history chart for Lululemon Athletica (LULU) from 2003 to 2025
Operating Income history table for Lululemon Athletica (LULU) from 2003 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.21B | -11.8% | ||
| 2024 | $2.51B | +17.5% | ||
| 2023 | $2.13B | +60.5% | ||
| 2022 | $1.33B | -0.4% | ||
| 2021 | $1.33B | +62.6% | ||
| 2020 | $819.99M | -7.8% | ||
| 2019 | $889.11M | +26.0% | ||
| 2018 | $705.84M | +54.8% | ||
| 2017 | $456.00M | +8.3% | ||
| 2016 | $421.15M | +14.1% | ||
| 2015 | $369.08M | -1.9% | ||
| 2014 | $376.03M | -3.9% | ||
| 2013 | $391.36M | +4.0% | ||
| 2012 | $376.44M | +31.2% | ||
| 2011 | $286.96M | +59.1% | ||
| 2010 | $180.39M | +108.4% | ||
| 2009 | $86.55M | +53.0% | ||
| 2008 | $56.56M | +9.7% | ||
| 2007 | $51.55M | +217.8% | ||
| 2006 | $16.22M | +335.3% | ||
| 2005 | $3.73M | -90.9% | ||
| 2004 | $40.75M | +5254.6% | ||
| 2003 | $761,000 | — |
Operating Income values are taken from Lululemon Athletica's reported income 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
2025's annual operating income for Lululemon Athletica (LULU) came in at $2.21B – declined 11.8% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Lululemon Athletica operating income produced a CAGR of +21.9% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Lululemon Athletica operating income peaked at $2.51B in 2024; the latest annual figure is $2.21B in 2025 (11.8% below peak).
$2.51B stands as the all-time-high annual operating income, posted in 2024, against a low of $761,000 during 2003.
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) sits 9th of 8 Consumer Cyclical peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $16.64B.
Lululemon Athletica Operating Income by Year
Lululemon Athletica Operating Income 2025: $2.21B
Lululemon Athletica operating income in 2025 was $2.21B, declined 11.8% below 2024.
Lululemon Athletica Operating Income 2024: $2.51B
Lululemon Athletica operating income in 2024 was $2.51B, grew 17.5% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Lululemon Athletica Operating Income 2023: $2.13B
Lululemon Athletica operating income in 2023 was $2.13B, surged 60.5% from 2022.
Lululemon Athletica Operating Income 2022: $1.33B
Lululemon Athletica operating income in 2022 was $1.33B, edged down 0.4% below 2021.
Lululemon Athletica Operating Income 2021: $1.33B
Lululemon Athletica operating income in 2021 was $1.33B.
See more financial history for Lululemon Athletica (LULU).
Sector peers — Operating Income
Companies in the same sector as Lululemon Athletica, ranked by their latest operating income.
| Company | Operating Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $140.91B | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $92.05B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $79.97B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $20.89B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $12.39B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $9.28B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $7.18B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $4.36B | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lululemon Athletica's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for Lululemon Athletica (LULU) is $2.20B (period ending February 1, 2026).
How has Lululemon Athletica operating income changed year-over-year?
- Lululemon Athletica (LULU) operating income changed -11.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Lululemon Athletica operating income?
- Lululemon Athletica (LULU) operating income compound annual growth rate is +21.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Lululemon Athletica operating income hit its highest annual value?
- Lululemon Athletica operating income reached its highest annual value of $2.51B in 2024.
What was Lululemon Athletica operating income in 2024?
- Lululemon Athletica (LULU) operating income in 2024 was $2.51B.
What was Lululemon Athletica operating income in 2025?
- Lululemon Athletica (LULU) operating income in 2025 was $2.21B.
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