lululemon athletica is a Vancouver-based athletic apparel company known for premium activewear, technical fabrics, and a community-driven brand. What makes lululemon especially interesting “by the numbers” is how it balances a fast-growing store base with a massive direct digital business—while continuing to expand internationally.
Below is an updated roundup of lululemon facts and statistics, including a quick answer box, key metrics table, and FAQs. Older stats are included only when they’re clearly labeled by year.
lululemon (Quick Facts)
lululemon was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. In FY2024 (53-week year ended Feb. 2, 2025), lululemon reported $10.588B in net revenue and $1.815B in net income (diluted EPS $14.64). The company finished the year with 767 company-operated stores and employed ~39,000 people worldwide. Revenue is split across channels: $5.008B from company-operated stores and $4.570B from e-commerce in FY2024.
Key Metrics Table: lululemon by the Numbers
| Metric | Stat | Year / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Net revenue | $10.588B | FY2024 (ended Feb. 2, 2025) |
| Net income | $1.815B | FY2024 |
| Diluted EPS | $14.64 | FY2024 |
| Company-operated stores | 767 | As of Feb. 2, 2025 |
| Outlets | 52 | As of Feb. 2, 2025 |
| Employees | ~39,000 | As of Feb. 2, 2025 |
| Cash & cash equivalents | $1.984B | As of Feb. 2, 2025 |
Channel Mix: Stores vs. E-Commerce
lululemon reports net revenue by channel. For FY2024:
| Channel | Net Revenue | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Company-operated stores | $5.008B | 47.3% |
| E-commerce | $4.570B | 43.2% |
| Other channels | $1.010B | 9.5% |
What counts as “other channels”? lululemon describes other channels as including things like wholesale and other selling arrangements, which are separate from company-operated stores and e-commerce.
Store Count by Market (Company-Operated Stores)
lululemon publishes store counts by market. Below is the year-end snapshot:
| Market | Stores (Feb. 2, 2025) | Stores (Jan. 28, 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 374 | 367 |
| Canada | 71 | 71 |
| Mexico | 17 | — |
| Americas total | 462 | 438 |
| China Mainland | 151 | 127 |
| Australia | 33 | 33 |
| South Korea | 20 | 19 |
| Hong Kong SAR | 10 | 9 |
| Japan | 10 | 8 |
| New Zealand | 8 | 8 |
| Taiwan | 8 | 8 |
| Singapore | 7 | 7 |
| Malaysia | 5 | 3 |
| Thailand | 4 | 1 |
| Macau SAR | 2 | 2 |
| APAC total | 107 | 98 |
| United Kingdom | 19 | 20 |
| Germany | 9 | 9 |
| France | 6 | 6 |
| Ireland | 4 | 4 |
| Spain | 3 | 3 |
| Netherlands | 2 | 2 |
| Sweden | 2 | 2 |
| Norway | 1 | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 1 |
| EMEA total | 47 | 48 |
| Total company-operated stores | 767 | 711 |
Financial Snapshot (Year-Labeled)
| Year | Net Revenue | Net Income | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 (ended Feb. 2, 2025) | $10.588B | $1.815B | $14.64 |
| FY2023 (ended Jan. 28, 2024) | $9.619B | $1.550B | $12.20 |
| FY2022 (ended Jan. 29, 2023) | $8.111B | $0.855B | $6.68 |
lululemon Studio / Mirror (What Changed)
lululemon entered connected fitness by acquiring Mirror in 2020, later rebranding the business as lululemon Studio. In the years that followed, lululemon reduced its focus on Mirror hardware and recognized Studio-related charges (including an obsolescence provision and restructuring/impairment-related items) that were disclosed in company filings.
FAQ: lululemon Facts
How much revenue does lululemon make?
lululemon reported $10.588 billion in net revenue for FY2024 (year ended Feb. 2, 2025).
How many lululemon stores are there?
lululemon reported 767 company-operated stores as of Feb. 2, 2025.
How big is lululemon’s e-commerce business?
In FY2024, lululemon reported $4.570 billion in e-commerce net revenue, representing about 43% of total net revenue.
How many employees does lululemon have?
lululemon reported it employed approximately 39,000 people worldwide as of Feb. 2, 2025.
Who founded lululemon?
lululemon was founded by Chip Wilson in 1998 in Vancouver, Canada.