Lululemon Buoyed By 'Cult Following'

Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) shares breached $60 for the first time in almost four months on Tuesday, following the athleisure company's strong guidance report.

But investors worried about whether it's a viable play in a struggling retail industry needn't, at least according to retail expert Kristin Bentz. She thinks Lululemon is actually very well-positioned for the future.

"I get such grief from a lot of investors for being as positive as I am on the name," Bentz said on PreMarket Prep. "I think they have a lot of work to do, but they're doing some really cool stuff. If you watch very closely, they really know what they're doing."

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This includes going into high-fashion garments, creating one-off pieces that you can wear outside, and strengthening its men's collection. Bentz also liked its addition Swim, calling it "a logical brand extension for them."

Even within a space as crowded as athleisure, with everyone from Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) to Victoria's Secret competing for market share, Lululemon stands out for Bentz.

"They have such a cult following within the athleisure space that I could see them, with the right guidance, developing into a lifestyle brand."

She continued, "It's a very crowded space...but I'm telling you, that lulu customer, it is such a cult following. It's like a snobbery within the yoga world. I think this company has a lot more room to grow as long as they are mindful and keep the quality up."

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