lululemon athletica inc. - Common Stock (LULU)

Investors shouldn't let stock performance distract them from a company's underlying fundamentals.

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Torrid (NYSE:CURV) and the best and worst performers in the apparel retailer industry.

This brand has fallen on hard times but still has a long history of revenue growth.

Both stocks have merit today as an investment but I'll pick the one with a better growth opportunity.

Shares have had much better gains over various five-year stretches during its history.

Federal Reserve officials are signaling a strong likelihood of additional interest rate cuts through the remainder of 2025, a pivot in monetary policy primarily driven by increasing concerns over a softening labor market and a more optimistic, albeit cautious, outlook on inflation. This proactive stance marks a significant shift, indicating

Lululemon faces challenges with product enhancements delayed until 2026. Analyst maintains Buy rating and $303 price target.

The market has grown bearish on this athleisure brand in recent years, sending the share price sharply lower.

One of these stocks is up 500% in a single year!

Despite the stock's precipitous fall, investors can easily find reasons to be bullish.

Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX) has faced a challenging year, with its stock plummeting approximately 27% year-to-date as of October 7, 2025. This significant downturn comes amidst broader market headwinds, intensified competition, and notably, the continued underperformance of its HeyDude brand. While market chatter hinted at a potential collaboration with athletic apparel

The Federal Reserve has shifted to rate cuts, which could be a boon for companies that rely on consumer spending.

American Eagle's bold moves could be paying off.

Tariff headwinds and weakness in its core U.S. market weighed on the athleisure leader.

Investors are hoping there are better days ahead for this premium apparel brand.

These stocks face similar risks, and they're down by similar amounts over the past five years.

The company may have just found a unique solution to revive growth in its core North America market.

The leader in athleisure clothing has lost the market's confidence in 2025.

The retailer is working hard to regain growth momentum in the key North American market.