Lululemon’s Margin Problem Could Spell Trouble for These ETFs
Lululemon's margin pressure raises concerns for consumer ETFs as weak sales, tariffs, and competition test retail profitability.
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JPMorgan analyst expects NKE to generate fiscal 2027 EPS of $1.55 versus consensus of $1.72. Revenues are expected to decline in the fiscal year.
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Lululemon's margin pressure raises concerns for consumer ETFs as weak sales, tariffs, and competition test retail profitability.
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