LULU monthly performance report
View LULU's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
LULU monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Lululemon Athletica (LULU) closed September 2026 at $98.06, down 18.46% for the month and −42.24% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, LULU is −52.81%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −34.77% versus its 200-day moving average ($150.34), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, LULU has underperformed the S&P 500 by −146.08%, with a relative strength index reading of 14.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Lululemon Athletica ended September 2026 at $98.06, posting a monthly return of −18.46%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −17.76%.
The current quarter stands at −14.12% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −34.77% versus the 200-day moving average ($150.34).
Year-to-date, LULU is −52.81% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −64.51%. The stock is currently −56.61% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −81.23%.
| Period | LULU | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.34% | −0.12% | −1.22% |
| 1 Week | −0.92% | −0.34% | −0.58% |
| 1 Month | −18.46% | −0.70% | −17.76% |
| 3 Months | −12.26% | +2.80% | −15.06% |
| 6 Months | −38.68% | +13.85% | −52.53% |
| YTD | −52.81% | +11.70% | −64.51% |
| 12 Months | −42.24% | +15.01% | −57.25% |
| 3 Years | −74.38% | +71.69% | −146.08% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | +19.26% |
| #2 | May 2025 | +16.95% |
| #3 | Dec 2023 | +14.43% |
| #4 | Nov 2023 | +13.55% |
| #5 | Dec 2025 | +12.83% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2025 | −24.98% |
| #2 | Mar 2025 | −22.58% |
| #3 | Sep 2026 | −18.46% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −17.32% |
| #5 | Mar 2024 | −16.37% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −16.07% |
| Q3 2025 | −25.11% |
| Q4 2025 | +16.79% |
| Q1 2026 | −26.33% |
| Q2 2026 | −25.42% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −14.12% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +59.59% |
| 2024 | −25.21% |
| 2025 | −45.66% |
| 2026 | −52.81% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $225.98 (2025-12-18) |
| 52-Week Low | $95.35 (2026-09-17) |
| Current Price | $98.06 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $150.34 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −34.77% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −81.23% (2026-09-16) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −56.61% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 14.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −146.08% |
| RS Peak | 126.1 (Dec 2023) |
| RS Trough | 14.8 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was LULU's return for this report period?
LULU returned −18.46% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has LULU outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD LULU: −52.81% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is LULU's 12-month return?
−42.24% over the trailing 12 months.
Is LULU above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −34.77% versus 200DMA ($150.34).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−81.23% on 2026-09-16.