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FY2024 Q2
lululemon athletica (LULU) Gross Margin — Quarter Ended Jul 28, 2024
Revenue and gross profit both increased compared to the prior quarter and the same quarter last year, while cost of revenue also rose. Gross margin improved relative to both periods, indicating that gross profit grew faster than cost of revenue.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended Jul 28, 2024 · FY2024 Q2
Revenue and gross profit both increased compared to the prior quarter and the same quarter last year, while cost of revenue also rose. Gross margin improved relative to both periods, indicating that gross profit grew faster than cost of revenue.
- The strongest observable margin driver is the relationship between revenue growth and cost of revenue growth, where revenue increased more than cost of revenue, leading to a higher gross profit and an expanded gross margin.
- Gross margin improved compared to the immediately preceding quarter and also improved compared to the same quarter one year earlier.
Gross margin snapshot
The selected quarter's reported revenue, gross profit, direct costs, and margin comparisons.
Gross margin
59.6%
Gross profit
$1.4B
Revenue
$2.4B
Cost of revenue
$958.9M
Quarter-over-quarter change
+1.8 pts
Year-over-year change
+0.8 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
A four-quarter view of the revenue and direct-cost bridge behind gross margin.
| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2023 | $2.2B | $1.3B | $947.6M | 57.0% |
| Jan 28, 2024 | $3.2B | $1.9B | $1.3B | 59.4% |
| Apr 28, 2024 | $2.2B | $1.3B | $933.8M | 57.7% |
| Jul 28, 2024 | $2.4B | $1.4B | $958.9M | 59.6% |
Quarterly comparisons
Compare the selected margin with the preceding quarter and the same fiscal quarter one year earlier.
Previous-quarter change
Apr 28, 2024
+1.8 pts
Year-over-year change
Jul 30, 2023
+0.8 pts
What the margin says
Filing-constrained interpretation of margin direction, comparisons, and what to monitor next.
The strongest observable margin driver is the relationship between revenue growth and cost of revenue growth, where revenue increased more than cost of revenue, leading to a higher gross profit and an expanded gross margin.
Gross margin improved compared to the immediately preceding quarter and also improved compared to the same quarter one year earlier.
Monitor inventory levels, as changes in inventory can affect future cost of revenue and gross margin.