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<ul><li>The Q4 2023 earnings of Lululemon Athletica Inc. highlighted positive operational results with revenue increases across most regions.</li><li>Total revenue was reported to have increased by 16% for the quarter.</li><li>In the Americas, the increase was 9%, while Mainland China saw a rather prominent rise of 78%.</li></ul>

The Q4 2023 earnings of Lululemon Athletica Inc. highlighted positive operational results with revenue increases across most regions.Total revenue was reported to have increased by 16% for the quarter.In the Americas, the increase was 9%, while Mainland China saw a rather prominent rise of 78%.

Lululemon Athletica Inc.: A Tale Of Store Expansion & International Growth! - Major Drivers

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<ul><li>We are reiterating our Buy rating, $37 price target and projections after visiting Guess?</li><li>stores in the Metro NYC area and Long Island.</li><li>We believe, with Spring now beginning to fully flow into stores, Guess?</li></ul>

We are reiterating our Buy rating, $37 price target and projections after visiting Guess?stores in the Metro NYC area and Long Island.We believe, with Spring now beginning to fully flow into stores, Guess?

GES: Snapping the Store: Raising the Fashion Bar for Spring; Reiterate Buy

<ul><li>We are reiterating our Buy rating, price target and projections for Express after visiting stores in Connecticut and Long Island.</li><li>With Spring now in full bloom, Express has been rolling out new looks for the season, from a major activewear collection, an expansion of Body Contour, new men's swim, shorts for both men and women and seasonal suiting and dresses for the next key event or wedding.</li><li>Further, the offerings are keyed by an increased focus on mix and match core basics, offering strong versatility for the Express shopper.</li></ul>

We are reiterating our Buy rating, price target and projections for Express after visiting stores in Connecticut and Long Island.With Spring now in full bloom, Express has been rolling out new looks for the season, from a major activewear collection, an expansion of Body Contour, new men's swim, shorts for both men and women and seasonal suiting and dresses for the next key event or wedding.Further, the offerings are keyed by an increased focus on mix and match core basics, offering strong versatility for the Express shopper.

EXPR: Snapping the Store; Spring, Activewear, Swim Strong

<ul><li>We are reiterating our Buy rating on GES, raising our price target to $37 (from $32.50) and rolling out FY26 projections after Guess?</li><li>ended FY24 with a strong 4Q which easily beat both top and bottom line Street expectations and announced a $2.25 per share special dividend.</li><li>Further, initial FY25 projections, which incorporate the acquisition of Rag & Bone, handily beat Street top line projections and bracket bottom line expectations, even as Guess?</li></ul>

We are reiterating our Buy rating on GES, raising our price target to $37 (from $32.50) and rolling out FY26 projections after Guess?ended FY24 with a strong 4Q which easily beat both top and bottom line Street expectations and announced a $2.25 per share special dividend.Further, initial FY25 projections, which incorporate the acquisition of Rag & Bone, handily beat Street top line projections and bracket bottom line expectations, even as Guess?

GES; 4Q Review: Best Still in Store for GUESS?; Reiterate Buy & Raising PT

<ul><li>We are reiterating our Buy rating, $32.50 price target and projections for Guess?</li><li>with the company announcing 4QFY24 (January) results after the close on Wednesday.</li><li>We believe management remained conservative in their 4Q projections, already incorporating a tough domestic environment, which should allow the company to achieve top and bottom line results in their projected range.</li></ul>

We are reiterating our Buy rating, $32.50 price target and projections for Guess?with the company announcing 4QFY24 (January) results after the close on Wednesday.We believe management remained conservative in their 4Q projections, already incorporating a tough domestic environment, which should allow the company to achieve top and bottom line results in their projected range.

GES: 4Q Preview: Showing the Way; Reiterate Buy Rating, $32.50 PT

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lululemon athletica Inc. designs and retails athletic clothing.  The Company produces fitness pants, shorts, tops and jackets for yoga, dance, running, and general fitness. lululemon serves customers throughout the world.

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Lululemon Athletica (LULU US)

Lululemon Athletica Inc.: A Tale Of Store Expansion & International Growth! - Major Drivers

The Q4 2023 earnings of Lululemon Athletica Inc. highlighted positive operational results with revenue increases across most regions. Total...

Baptista Research

GES: Snapping the Store: Raising the Fashion Bar for Spring; Reiterate Buy

We are reiterating our Buy rating, $37 price target and projections after visiting Guess? stores in the Metro NYC area and Long Island. We...

Small Cap Consumer Research

EXPR: Snapping the Store; Spring, Activewear, Swim Strong

We are reiterating our Buy rating, price target and projections for Express after visiting stores in Connecticut and Long Island. With Spring now...

Small Cap Consumer Research

GES; 4Q Review: Best Still in Store for GUESS?; Reiterate Buy & Raising PT

We are reiterating our Buy rating on GES, raising our price target to $37 (from $32.50) and rolling out FY26 projections after Guess? ended FY24...

Small Cap Consumer Research

GES: 4Q Preview: Showing the Way; Reiterate Buy Rating, $32.50 PT

We are reiterating our Buy rating, $32.50 price target and projections for Guess? with the company announcing 4QFY24 (January) results after the...

Small Cap Consumer Research

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