Ralph Lauren reports Q2 EPS $2.19, consensus $1.92

Reports Q2 revenue $1.63B, consensus $1.61B. Global direct-to-consumer comparable store sales accelerated to 6%. “We inspire people to embrace their sense of individual style through a timeless, elegant way of living,” said Ralph Lauren, executive chairman and chief creative officer. “From our recent fashion show in Brooklyn to championing the resilience of sport at the U.S. Open, Wimbledon and Ryder Cup, there is a spirit of authenticity to everything we do and it endures beyond any economic or fashion cycle.”