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Ralph Lauren Corporation
S&P 500
$20.5B
Market Cap
21.7
P/E
1.09
PEG
27.2%
ROCE
34.7%
ROE
0.98
D/E
14.5%
OPM
-17.9%
% from 52W High
39
α RS
🔍 RL is showing a high-conviction setup because it matches 14 of 39 tracked screener presets, an ECS of 64.2 last quarter, and it's within 17.9% of its 52-week high. Net: Broad signal stack, not a recommendation. ? Conviction ECS 52W High
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Conviction 14/39 · ECS 64.2 · 17.9% from 52W high
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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, which comprise casual shoes, dress shoes, boots, sneakers, sandals, eyewear, watches, fashion and fine jewelry, scarves, hats, gloves, and umbrellas, as well as leather goods comprising handbags, luggage, small leather goods, and belts; home products, such as bed and bath lines, furniture, fabric and wall coverings, lighting, dining, floor coverings, decorative accessories, and giftware; and fragrances. The company sells apparel and accessories under the Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, RLX Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, and Chaps brands; women's fragrances under the Ralph Lauren Collection, Woman by Ralph Lauren, Romance Collection, and Ralph Collection brand names; and men's fragrances under the Ralph's Club, Purple Label, Polo Blue, Polo Red, Polo Green, Polo Black, Polo 67, Safari, Polo Sport, and Big Pony Men's brand names. Its restaurant collection includes The Polo Bar in New York City; RL Restaurant in Chicago; Ralph's in Paris; The Bar at Ralph Lauren located in Milan; Ralph's Bar located in Chengdu, China; and Ralph's Coffee concept. The company sells its products to department stores, specialty stores, and golf and pro shops, as well as directly to consumers through its retail stores, concession-based shop-within-shops, and its digital commerce sites. It operates retail stores and concession-based shop-within-shops; and operates Ralph Lauren stores and shops through licensing partners. Ralph Lauren Corporation was founded in 1967 and is based in New York, New York.

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Manager Shares Value % of Fund Period
Steve Cohen Point72 Asset Management 266.2K $91.6M 0.12% Mar 2026
Jim Simons Renaissance Technologies LLC 66.7K $23.0M 0.04% Mar 2026

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Revenue
$2.0B
+14% reported / +13% cc
Adjusted EPS
$4.59
+22% YoY
Adjusted Gross Margin
73.6%
+130 bps YoY
Adjusted Operating Margin
18.5%
+150 bps YoY
What Went Right
  • Broad-based growth: Asia +25%, North America +13%, Europe +5%; global DTC comps +12% and wholesale +13%.
  • Brand elevation drove AUR +15%, adding 1.5M new DTC customers; high-potential categories (women's, outerwear, handbags) grew >20%.
  • Adjusted operating margin expanded 150 bps to 18.5%; company raised full-year revenue and margin outlook.
What to Watch
  • Europe macro remains cautious: retail comps only +1%, traffic pressured by energy costs and Middle East tourism disruption; FY guidance assumes continued uncertainty.
  • Tariff/cost assumptions: ~10% tariffs in H1, high-teens in H2; freight and non-cotton costs are modest headwinds; tariff refunds excluded from guidance.
  • Back-half strategic reductions in North America off-price/wholesale and lower-tier doors will partly offset solid full-price growth; NA wholesale expected only modest growth for FY.
Management Guidance
  • Q2 FY27: constant currency revenue up ~5-6%; FX drag of 100-150 bps; operating margin +80-100 bps cc.
  • FY27: constant currency revenue centered at 5-6% (raised from 4-5%); operating margin +60-80 bps cc; gross margin +50-70 bps cc.
  • FY27 by region: North America low-single-digit; Europe low-to-mid-single-digit; Asia high-single to low-double-digit.
  • FY27 FX: negative 50-100 bps to revenue, roughly neutral to margins.
Investor Lens
The investment thesis is stronger after this beat-and-raise quarter. The brand-elevation story is translating into double-digit growth, 150 bps of operating margin expansion, and high-quality full-price sales (AUR +15%). Management remain disciplined on macro risk, especially Europe and tariffs, but the diversified footprint and fortress balance sheet support continued re-investment. The key watch item is back-half wholesale/off-price reductions and moderating AUR growth, which the guidance already reflects.
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📈 STRONG Q1 beats: revenue +13% cc; op margin +150 bps to 18.5%.
Revenue
Revenue rose 14% reported to $2.0B, +13% cc, ahead of the mid-to-high single-digit outlook. Asia led with +25%, North America +13%, and Europe +5%; global DTC comps were +12% and wholesale +13%.
Profitability
Adjusted EPS was $4.59, up 22% YoY, and adjusted operating income grew 23%. Reported EPS was $4.28, also up 22% YoY.
Margins
Adjusted operating margin expanded 150 bps to 18.5%, and adjusted gross margin expanded 130 bps to 73.6%. AUR growth of 15% and favorable mix offset incremental tariffs and higher labor/non-cotton costs.
Balance Sheet
Cash and short-term investments were $1.9B, with $1.2B total debt. The company returned over $300M to shareholders in Q1 and first-quarter net inventory declined 3% cc.
Key Risks
Management flagged ongoing European macro weakness and Middle East tourism disruption, U.S. tariff assumptions (10% H1, high-teens H2), and the back-half impact of off-price exits/lower-tier door closures. FX is expected to be a 50-100 bps revenue headwind for FY27.
Outlook
For Q2 FY27, constant currency revenue is expected up ~5-6% with operating margin +80-100 bps. Full-year FY27 revenue is now expected up 5-6% cc, with operating margin +60-80 bps and gross margin +50-70 bps cc.
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Q1 2027 Q1 2027 2026-08-06
First quarter revenue grew 13% year-over-year, with strong double-digit gains in Asia and North America and margin expansion driven by higher full-price sales and reduced promotions. The outlook for fiscal 2027 was raised, with continued investment in brand elevation, technology, and marketing supporting sustainable growth.
Q4 2026 Q4 2026 2026-05-21
Exceeded revenue and margin expectations in FY26, driven by strong growth in Asia, North America, and key product categories. FY27 guidance calls for mid-single-digit revenue growth, margin expansion, and continued investment in brand and digital initiatives.
Q3 2026 Q3 2026 2026-02-05
Q3 results exceeded expectations with 10% revenue growth, 140 bps gross margin expansion, and strong performance across all regions, especially Asia. FY2026 outlook was raised, with continued investment in digital, AI, and marketing to drive sustainable growth.
Q2 2026 Q2 2026 2025-11-06
Second quarter revenue and profit exceeded expectations, with 14% revenue growth and margin expansion across all regions. Full-year guidance was raised, reflecting strong brand momentum, robust performance in Asia and Europe, and continued investment in technology and marketing.
Q1 2026 Q1 2026 2025-08-07
First quarter fiscal 2026 results exceeded expectations with 11% revenue growth, strong margins, and broad-based gains across all regions and channels. Guidance for the year was raised, though caution remains for the second half due to tariffs and macroeconomic uncertainty.
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