Ralph Lauren/$RL

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About Ralph Lauren

Founded by designer Ralph Lauren (current executive chair and chief creative officer) in 1967 in New York City, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle merchandise in North America (41% of fiscal 2026 sales), Europe (31%), and Asia (26%). Best known for its iconic polo shirts, its products also include other types of apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, handbags, home goods, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Lauren Ralph Lauren. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (department stores and specialty stores), retail (company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
Ticker
$RL
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
19,600

Ralph Lauren Metrics

BasicAdvanced
$22B
22.90
$15.87
1.35
$3.74
1.10%

What the Analysts think about Ralph Lauren

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Ralph Lauren stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Ralph Lauren stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Ralph Lauren is outperforming a weak luxury backdrop. First-quarter revenue rose 14% and management raised fiscal 2027 constant-currency growth guidance to 5–6%, after strong demand in North America and Asia. (Reuters, Ralph Lauren)
The shift towards direct-to-consumer and full-price sales is improving earnings quality. Global direct-to-consumer comparable sales grew at a low-double-digit rate, average unit retail rose 15%, and adjusted operating margin expanded by 170 basis points in the first quarter. (Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren)
The brand still has room to compound through customer recruitment and international expansion. Ralph Lauren added 1.5 million direct-to-consumer customers in the quarter, while Asia comparable sales rose 23% and the company continued investing in new stores, digital capabilities and high-potential categories. (Ralph Lauren, Morningstar)
The latest growth is increasingly dependent on Asia, especially China, where first-quarter sales rose more than 40%. That creates a tougher comparison base and leaves earnings exposed if Chinese consumer sentiment or spending weakens. (Reuters, Ralph Lauren)
Margin gains may be harder to sustain in the second half. Management expects stronger gross and operating-margin expansion in the first half because of favourable tariff timing, while later periods face higher tariff rates and continued investment spending. (Ralph Lauren, The Motley Fool)
Europe remains a weak spot and some reported wholesale growth was pulled forward. European retail comparable sales rose only 1% in the first quarter, while wholesale growth included a benefit from earlier shipments; management is maintaining a cautious view of the regional consumer. (Ralph Lauren, Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 29 Sept 2026.

Ralph Lauren Financial Performance

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QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
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Net income
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Ralph Lauren Earnings Performance

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Earnings per share
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
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