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Nike vs Lululemon: who makes more money?
Nike is bigger: $46.4 billion in revenue against $11.1 billion for Lululemon, about 4.2 times as much. But Lululemon keeps more of each sale: $14.22 of every $100 versus $6.70. Across 5 rounds from their latest annual reports, Nike wins 3.
From each company's latest Form 10-K: Nike (year ended May 31, 2026) and Lululemon (year ended February 1, 2026). Page updated November 8, 2026.
Revenue Money coming in
Net profit After every cost and tax
Kept per $100 of sales Profit margin
Employees As each 10-K states it
Revenue per employee Revenue ÷ employees
Growth over 5 years Revenue, first to latest year shown
How each one makes its money.
NikeNike sells shoes, clothes and gear through stores like Foot Locker and through its own stores and app.
How Nike makes moneyLululemonLululemon sells athletic clothes, mostly through its own stores and website.
How Lululemon makes moneyQuick answers.
Who makes more money, Nike or Lululemon?
Nike: $46.4 billion in revenue against $11.1 billion.
Which is more profitable, Nike or Lululemon?
Lululemon keeps more of each dollar ($14.22 of every $100). In total profit, Nike made more: $3.1 billion.
Which has more employees, Nike or Lululemon?
Nike, with about 73,000 against 39,000.
Sources: NIKE, Inc. Form 10-K and lululemon athletica inc. Form 10-K on SEC EDGAR. Fiscal years can end in different months, so each side uses its own latest year. Profit means net income.