lululemon or Hanesbrands: Which Apparel Stock Wears the Crown Now?

Key Takeaways lululemon posted Q2 revenues of $2.5B and EPS of $3.10, beating expectations with strong digital sales.Hanesbrands saw Q2 sales of $1.5B and profit rise, fueled by a 420 bps gross margin expansion to 40.1%.HBI stock gained 29% in three months, while lululemon fell 35.2%, highlighting divergent investor sentiment.In the apparel industry, two names stand out for very different reasons: lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) and Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) . While lululemon has carved out a premium niche in ...