Revenue Growth Matches Guidance
Total revenue increased 7% or 8% on a constant currency basis, reaching $2.4 billion for Q1, meeting the high end of the guidance range.
Gross Margin Improvement
Gross margin increased by 60 basis points to 58.3%, driven by lower product costs, improved markdowns, and better fixed cost leverage.
Strong Performance in China
China Mainland revenue increased 22% in constant currency, despite a calendar shift due to Chinese New Year impacting Q1 growth by about four percentage points.
Successful Brand Activations
The 'Summer of Align' campaign successfully increased brand awareness, with unaided brand awareness in the U.S. growing from the mid-30s to 40%.
Continued Share Repurchases
Lululemon repurchased $430 million of stock, demonstrating strong balance sheet management and confidence in long-term prospects.