08:56 AM EDT, 09/05/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were edging higher pre-bell Friday, with The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) marginally advancing and The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) up 0.1%.

Lululemon Athletica ( LULU ) shares were down more than 19% after the company lowered its full-year outlook as it reported a fall in fiscal Q2 net income.