Bad News for Nike Makes Lululemon the Better Buy

Bad News for Nike Makes Lululemon the Better Buy

Nike (NYSE: NKE) has long been the undisputed leader in the global athletic apparel market, but its recent quarterly results show a business battling shipping delays, labor shortages, and production shutdowns. Sales of $12.45 billion in the most recent quarter missed Wall Street expectations, and the stock price tanked roughly 6% following the news. Then there's the fast-growing stock market favorite Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU), whose top- and bottom-line beats and higher full-year guidance have pushed its stock 14% higher since reporting on Sept. 8.