The company, however, raised its fourth-quarter net revenue forecast to between $2.66 billion and $2.70 billion, from its previous range of $2.61 billion to $2.66 billion. Lululemon said it expects gross margin to decline 90-110 basis points in the fourth quarter, compared with its previous expectation of an increase of 10-20 basis points. ![]() "Looking ahead we see dark clouds forming with difficult compares, peak margins, high inventory, and rising competition," said Jefferies analyst Randal Konik, adding that the need for more discounts to get rid of excess stocks is likely to weigh on margins going forward. ![]() High-end clothing companies such as Lululemon had fared relatively well for much of last year, but an 85% jump in the company's inventory levels at the end of the third quarter showed that even affluent shoppers were pulling back on spending. Stubbornly high inflation and the threat of a recession in the United States have resulted in a shift in consumer spending away from discretionary products, forcing deeper discounts from apparel and sportswear companies to attract cash-strapped consumers. ![]() Jan 9 (Reuters) - Lululemon Athletica Inc (LULU.O) forecast a decline in holiday-quarter gross margins on Monday as the apparel maker discounts more and grapples with higher costs, sending its shares down more than 9%.
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