Should Investors Buy Nike Stock Instead of Lululemon?

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Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) are two of the worst-liked stocks in the market right now, judging by the price action.

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*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Sept. 20, 2026. The video was published on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has positions in Lululemon Athletica Inc. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Nike. The Motley Fool recommends Lululemon Athletica Inc. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

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