Ralph Lauren (RL)
NYSE:RL
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Rating:73Outperform
Price Target:
$418.00
▲(8.04% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/22/26
Overall score is driven by strong fundamentals (high and improving margins and solid free cash flow) and a constructive earnings outlook with continued growth and margin expansion guidance. The main constraints are balance-sheet leverage and some cash-conversion variability, while technicals are positive on trend but show weakening momentum (negative MACD) and valuation is only moderate with a low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
High & Improving Profitability
Ralph Lauren exhibits industry-leading gross and operating margins that have expanded versus prior years. High AURs and favorable product/category mix support margin sustainability, giving durable earnings power and resilience through mid-cycle demand shifts over the next 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
Elevated Financial Leverage
Leverage meaningfully above industry-average levels reduces financial flexibility if growth softens. Higher debt increases interest and refinancing sensitivity, constraining capital allocation choices and elevating downside risk through 2–6 months of cyclical stress.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High & Improving Profitability
Ralph Lauren exhibits industry-leading gross and operating margins that have expanded versus prior years. High AURs and favorable product/category mix support margin sustainability, giving durable earnings power and resilience through mid-cycle demand shifts over the next 2–6 months.
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Ralph Lauren Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Operating Income by Geography
Highlights the operating income generated from different regions, indicating where Ralph Lauren is most profitable and where it might face challenges or opportunities for expansion.
Highlights the operating income generated from different regions, indicating where Ralph Lauren is most profitable and where it might face challenges or opportunities for expansion.
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Market Cap
$21.40B
Dividend Yield0.93%
Average Volume (3M)700.58K
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.8
Beta (1Y)1.09
Revenue Growth14.63%
EPS Growth29.96%
CountryUS
Employees23,400
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryApparel - Manufacturers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)15.42
Shares Outstanding37,635,070
10 Day Avg. Volume990,215
30 Day Avg. Volume700,580
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.71
Price to Book (P/B)7.04
Price to Sales (P/S)2.46
P/FCF Ratio26.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.86
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.09
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.70
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$438.25Price Target Upside13.28% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)18.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.57B
Ralph Lauren Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle products in North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company offers apparel, including a range of men's, women's, and children's clothing; footwear and accessories, ...
How the Company Makes Money
Ralph Lauren primarily makes money by selling branded products through two main channels: (1) Direct-to-consumer (DTC) and (2) Wholesale. In DTC, the company generates revenue from sales in company-operated retail stores (including full-price stor...
Ralph Lauren Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 21, 2026
(Q4-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 06, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a strongly positive operational and financial picture: record annual revenue above $8 billion, double-digit Q4 revenue growth, durable AUR gains (+16% Q4), gross- and full-year operating-margin expansion, robust cash generation (~$750M FCF) and strong momentum in China and digital channels. These highlights were balanced by manageable near-term headwinds—tariff uncertainty, higher marketing and operating expenses, a Q4 operating-margin contraction, and prudence around Europe and wholesale normalization. Management emphasized continued investments in brand elevation, AI/analytics and key-city expansion while maintaining a fortress balance sheet.Positive Updates
Record Full-Year Revenue Surpasses $8 Billion
Reported full year revenues surpassed $8.0 billion for the first time; top- and bottom-line results exceeded expectations in the first year of the Next Great Chapter Drive plan.
Negative Updates
Tariff Uncertainty and Cost Headwinds
Company faced meaningful tariff headwinds during the year and expects a sequential increase in tariff pressure in the second half of fiscal 2027; outlook does not assume potential tariff refunds. Also cited modest headwinds from higher labor and non-cotton material costs and potential higher freight from recent energy price increases.
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Q4-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Full-Year Revenue Surpasses $8 Billion
Reported full year revenues surpassed $8.0 billion for the first time; top- and bottom-line results exceeded expectations in the first year of the Next Great Chapter Drive plan.
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Company Guidance
For fiscal 2027 the company guided full‑year constant‑currency revenue growth of mid single digits (centered around 4%–5%, with a 53rd week expected to add ~1 point), with regional revenue targets of North America ~low single digits, Europe ~low‑ to‑mid single digits, Asia ~high single digits and China ~mid teens; full‑year operating margin is expected to expand ~40–60 bps in constant currency (driven by modest gross margin expansion and operating‑expense leverage), gross margin modestly up, foreign currency broadly neutral, and the outlook excludes any tariff refunds (noting a lower 10% tariff prevailing in H1 and assumed sequential tariff headwinds in H2 with H2 gross margin expected in line with modest year‑over‑year expansion). For Q1 the company expects revenue up mid‑ to‑high single digits, operating margin expansion of ~80–120 bps, and a tax rate of 22%–23% (full‑year tax rate ~21%–22%); AUR growth is expected to normalize to mid single digits for the year (Q1 high single digits) on top of last year’s ~15% AUR increase; marketing spend is planned around ~8% of sales (Q4 marketing 8.1%, FY26 marketing 7.9%), capital expenditures ~4%–5% of sales, and the balance sheet remains strong (cash/short‑term investments ~$2.1B, total debt ~$1.2B) after generating ~ $750M free cash flow and returning >$700M to shareholders in FY26 (including a Board‑approved 10% dividend increase).Ralph Lauren Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
84
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 8.11B | 7.08B | 6.63B | 6.44B | 6.22B |
| Gross Profit | 5.67B | 4.85B | 4.43B | 4.17B | 4.15B |
| EBITDA | 1.18B | 1.21B | 1.05B | 952.80M | 1.04B |
| Net Income | 941.10M | 742.90M | 646.30M | 522.70M | 600.10M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 6.44B | 7.05B | 6.60B | 6.79B | 7.72B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.06B | 2.08B | 1.78B | 1.57B | 2.60B |
| Total Debt | 2.99B | 2.67B | 3.69B | 4.02B | 3.39B |
| Total Liabilities | 3.60B | 4.46B | 4.15B | 4.36B | 5.19B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.84B | 2.59B | 2.45B | 2.43B | 2.54B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 746.10M | 1.02B | 904.90M | 193.50M | 549.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.15B | 1.24B | 1.07B | 411.00M | 715.90M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -356.60M | -264.10M | -256.80M | 471.50M | -717.90M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -769.70M | -704.00M | -665.60M | -1.21B | -665.70M |
Ralph Lauren Technical Analysis
Positive
386.88
Price Trends
359.23
Positive
357.33
Positive
343.49
Positive
Market Momentum
2.78
Negative
54.11
Neutral
33.57
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For RL, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 386.88 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 353.09, above the 50-day MA of 359.23, and above the 200-day MA of 343.49, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 2.78 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 54.11 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 33.57 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for RL.
Ralph Lauren Risk Analysis
Ralph Lauren disclosed 30 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Ralph Lauren reported the most risks in the "Macro & Political" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Ralph Lauren Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | $8.70B | 14.19 | 28.33% | 2.58% | 2.61% | 30.39% | |
73 Outperform | $21.40B | 23.77 | 34.77% | 0.93% | 14.63% | 29.96% | |
69 Neutral | $3.77B | 13.69 | 50.10% | 3.36% | 20.78% | 20.89% | |
68 Neutral | $6.24B | 34.66 | 10.25% | 1.33% | 2.91% | 29.96% | |
62 Neutral | $4.52B | 22.69 | 0.53% | 0.22% | 3.54% | -55.30% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
52 Neutral | $6.55B | 25.19 | 15.92% | 1.95% | -0.72% | ― |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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