Lululemon Athletica: Safe To Say That The Growth Story Is Over (Downgrade)

  • LULU had a disappointing start to the year with a marginal beat on the top-line but the bottom-line coming in-line with estimates. The company's usual growth catalysts (such as not having to rely on markdowns and the China business) are no longer effective. My updated price target is where the company currently trades, leading to a rating downgrade from a BUY to a HOLD.