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Ralph Lauren Corporation RL
Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments · SIC 2320 · Vertical: Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (SIC 2320)
Ralph Lauren designs, markets and distributes luxury lifestyle products, from apparel and handbags to fragrances, home and hospitality, through a global network of stores, wholesale and licensing. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, revenue rose 14% to $2.0 billion, ahead of expectations, making the company a useful case study in how a premium brand can grow without relying on heavy discounting.
At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) stock was 412.06 USD (+4.48% on the day), with P/E 26.0 on diluted EPS of 15.87 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 0.91%, beta 1.39, 52-week range 315.04–414.25 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q1 2027): revenue of 2.0 bn USD (+14.0% YoY), net income of 262.2 m USD (+19.0% YoY), diluted EPS 4.28 USD.
Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.
Price history
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Technical reading
- RSI (14)
- 70.1
- overbought (≥ 70)
- Bollinger (20, 2)
- 363.33 – 406.95
- above the upper band · %B 1.12 · band width 11.3%
- SMA 50 / 200
- 363.09 / 367.48
- mixed trend
- MACD (12, 26, 9)
- 10.21 / 8.60
- MACD above signal
Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).
Performance
| Company | S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 | Vertical median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +12.7% | −2.0% | +14.7 pp | — |
| 3 months | +8.2% | −2.2% | +10.4 pp | — |
| 6 months | +10.7% | +4.3% | +6.5 pp | — |
| Year to date | +16.5% | +10.6% | +6.0 pp | — |
| 1 year | +33.2% | +10.5% | +22.8 pp | +14.8% |
| 3 years | +257.8% | +73.7% | +184.1 pp | +25.1% |
| 5 years | +223.1% | +61.7% | +161.4 pp | — |
Price returns, dividends excluded.
Quarterly results
Latest quarter: Q1 2027 · 27 Jun 2026
Quarterly margins
Quarterly statements · USD
| Fiscal year | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 | Q1 '27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.7 bn | 2.1 bn | 1.7 bn | 1.7 bn | 2.0 bn | 2.4 bn | 2.0 bn | 2.0 bn |
| Cost of revenue | 570.3 m | 677.4 m | 532.0 m | 476.8 m | 644.3 m | 724.3 m | 599.9 m | 515.6 m |
| Gross profit | 1.2 bn | 1.5 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.4 bn | 1.7 bn | 1.4 bn | 1.4 bn |
| SG&A | 958.4 m | 1.1 bn | 990.5 m | 949.4 m | 1.1 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.1 bn |
| Operating income | 178.9 m | 389.7 m | 155.0 m | 273.6 m | 245.7 m | 471.3 m | 188.6 m | 342.4 m |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 55.9 m | 54.3 m | 55.0 m | 55.5 m | 57.0 m | 59.7 m | 60.8 m | 58.9 m |
| Interest expense | 11.4 m | 11.6 m | 10.2 m | 11.5 m | 15.9 m | 13.3 m | 13.5 m | 13.0 m |
| Pre-tax income | 188.1 m | 383.7 m | 162.3 m | 278.0 m | 242.8 m | 463.8 m | 193.1 m | 342.2 m |
| Income tax | 40.2 m | 86.3 m | 33.3 m | 57.6 m | 35.3 m | 102.2 m | 41.5 m | 80.0 m |
| Net income | 147.9 m | 297.4 m | 129.0 m | 220.4 m | 207.5 m | 361.6 m | 151.6 m | 262.2 m |
| Diluted EPS | 2.31 | 4.66 | 2.03 ≈ | 3.52 | 3.32 | 5.82 | 2.45 ≈ | 4.28 |
| Operating cash flow | 97.2 m ≈ | 738.4 m ≈ | 122.2 m | 176.1 m | 53.2 m ≈ | 779.6 m ≈ | 145.3 m | 339.3 m |
| Capex | 41.7 m | 61.2 m | 79.9 m | 187.3 m | 93.8 m | 75.6 m | — | 53.4 m |
| Dividends paid | 51.4 m ≈ | 51.2 m ≈ | 51.0 m | 50.7 m | 55.3 m ≈ | 55.3 m ≈ | 55.2 m | 54.8 m |
| Share repurchases | 129.0 m ≈ | 74.4 m ≈ | 76.3 m | 323.3 m | 112.6 m ≈ | 37.5 m ≈ | 150.4 m | 325.1 m |
≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)
E/P over time
E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.
Today's P/E sits at the 79 percentile of its own 33-quarter history (min 11.8, median 19.3, max 98.1; quarters with earnings only).
Fiscal years
| Fiscal year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6.3 bn | 6.2 bn | 4.4 bn | 6.2 bn | 6.4 bn | 6.6 bn | 7.1 bn | 8.1 bn |
| Revenue YoY | +2.1% | −2.4% | −28.6% | +41.3% | +3.6% | +2.9% | +6.7% | +14.6% |
| Net income | 430.9 m | 384.3 m | -121.1 m | 600.1 m | 522.7 m | 646.3 m | 742.9 m | 941.1 m |
| Net income YoY | +164.7% | −10.8% | −131.5% | unavailable | −12.9% | +23.6% | +14.9% | +26.7% |
| Diluted EPS | 5.27 | 4.98 | -1.65 | 8.07 | 7.58 | 9.71 | 11.61 | 15.11 |
| Diluted EPS YoY | +167.5% | −5.5% | −133.1% | unavailable | −6.1% | +28.1% | +19.6% | +30.1% |
| net % | 6.8% | 6.2% | -2.8% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Free cash flow | 586.1 m | 484.3 m | 273.1 m | 549.0 m | 193.5 m | 904.9 m | 1.0 bn | unavailable |
Reported results vs expectations
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Balance sheet & financial health
Fiscal year 2026 · 28 Mar 2026
- Cash
- 2.0 bn USD
- Financial debt
- 1.2 bn USD
- Net debt
- -749.1 m USD
- Equity
- 2.8 bn USD
- Total assets
- 7.7 bn USD
- Debt / equity
- 0.44x
- Current ratio
- 2.13x
- ROE
- 34.7%
- ROA
- 12.7%
- FCF margin
- unavailable
Financial statements (source on every figure)
Revenue and net income (USD)
Margins
Income statement · USD
| Line | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4.4 bn | 6.2 bn | 6.4 bn | 6.6 bn | 7.1 bn | 8.1 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Cost of revenue | 1.5 bn | 2.1 bn | 2.3 bn | 2.2 bn | 2.2 bn | 2.4 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Gross profit | 2.9 bn | 4.1 bn | 4.2 bn | 4.4 bn | 4.9 bn | 5.7 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| SG&A | 2.6 bn | 3.3 bn | 3.4 bn | 3.6 bn | 3.9 bn | 4.4 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Operating income | -43.6 m | 798.4 m | 704.2 m | 756.4 m | 932.1 m | 1.2 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 247.6 m | 229.7 m | 220.5 m | 229.0 m | 219.6 m | 233.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| EBITDA | 204.0 m ≈ | 1.0 bn ≈ | 924.7 m ≈ | 985.4 m ≈ | 1.2 bn ≈ | 1.4 bn ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026derived |
| Interest expense | 48.5 m | 54.0 m | 40.4 m | 42.2 m | 44.1 m | 54.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Pre-tax income | -74.8 m | 754.6 m | 691.9 m | 777.4 m | 950.7 m | 1.2 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Income tax | 46.3 m | 154.5 m | 169.2 m | 131.1 m | 207.8 m | 236.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Net income | -121.1 m | 600.1 m | 522.7 m | 646.3 m | 742.9 m | 941.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Diluted EPS | -1.65 | 8.07 | 7.58 | 9.71 | 11.61 | 15.11 | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Weighted average diluted shares | 73.5 m | 74.3 m | 69.0 m | 66.5 m | 64.0 m | 62.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Dividend per share | 0.00 | 2.75 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.30 | 3.65 | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating income + Depreciation & amortisation.
Balance sheet · USD
| Line | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 2.6 bn | 1.9 bn | 1.5 bn | 1.7 bn | 1.9 bn | 2.0 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Receivables | 451.5 m | 405.4 m | 447.7 m | 446.5 m | 459.5 m | 491.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Inventories | 759.0 m | 977.3 m | 1.1 bn | 902.2 m | 949.6 m | 1.0 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Current assets | 4.2 bn | 4.2 bn | 3.3 bn | 3.4 bn | 3.8 bn | 3.9 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Property, plant & equipment, net | 1.0 bn | 969.5 m | 955.5 m | 850.4 m | 846.4 m | 1.1 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Goodwill | 934.6 m | 908.7 m | 898.9 m | 888.1 m | 888.5 m | 904.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Intangibles (excl. goodwill) | 121.1 m | 102.9 m | 88.9 m | 75.7 m | 62.8 m | 93.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Total assets | 7.9 bn | 7.7 bn | 6.8 bn | 6.6 bn | 7.0 bn | 7.7 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Short-term debt | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2021verified |
| Long-term debt | 1.6 bn | 1.1 bn | 1.1 bn | 1.1 bn | 742.9 m | 1.2 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Current liabilities | 1.6 bn | 2.3 bn | 1.5 bn | 1.5 bn | 2.1 bn | 1.8 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Total liabilities | 5.3 bn | 5.2 bn | 4.4 bn | 4.2 bn | 4.5 bn | 4.9 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Equity | 2.6 bn † | 2.5 bn † | 2.4 bn † | 2.5 bn † | 2.6 bn † | 2.8 bn † | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
† equity attributable to the parent's shareholders: in these years the issuer no longer reports the total including non-controlling interests.
Cash flow · USD
| Line | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | 380.9 m | 715.9 m | 411.0 m | 1.1 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.2 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Capex | 107.8 m | 166.9 m | 217.5 m | 164.8 m | 216.2 m | — | SEC (XBRL)· 22 May 2025verified |
| Free cash flow | 273.1 m ≈ | 549.0 m ≈ | 193.5 m ≈ | 904.9 m ≈ | 1.0 bn ≈ | — | SEC (XBRL)· 22 May 2025derived |
| Investing cash flow | 195.0 m | -717.9 m | 471.5 m | -256.8 m | -264.1 m | -356.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Financing cash flow | 356.8 m | -665.7 m | -1.2 bn | -665.6 m | -704.0 m | -769.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Dividends paid | 49.8 m | 150.0 m | 198.3 m | 194.6 m | 201.1 m | 216.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
| Share repurchases | 37.7 m | 492.6 m | 488.6 m | 449.7 m | 480.9 m | 623.8 m | SEC (XBRL)· 21 May 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating cash flow − Capex.
Computed indicators
Growth
Profitability
Returns
Balance sheet
Liquidity
Cash
Efficiency
Market and valuation
1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.
Valuation
olivLaw classification
Score: 79 / 100
A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.
Closing price
04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series
Market cap: unavailable
Key indicators
Coverage and freshness
Score by group
- Valuation18
- Balance sheet90
- Quality90
- Growth83
- Returns100
Estimated value range
The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 312.54 – 526.60 USD.
Methods computed but outside the aggregate range: Dividend discount (DDM) (a small share of earnings is paid as dividends (capital returns through buybacks): the dividend model does not describe the value and stays outside the aggregate).
Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.
Method ranges (USD per share)
— — Mid · ▏ Price
Valuation methods
- DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
- Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · input data missing
- Peers: P/E312.54 – 526.60 (Mid 353.60)3 companies used · median multiple 22.3x · quartiles 19.7x – 33.2xCTAS, KTB, VFC
- Dividend discount (DDM)outside the aggregate47.96 – 64.50 (Mid 55.02)a small share of earnings is paid as dividends (capital returns through buybacks): the dividend model does not describe the value and stays outside the aggregate
Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.
Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)
- Risk-free rate
- 4.3%
- Equity risk premium
- 5.0%
- Beta (default)
- 1.00
- Cost of equity
- 9.3%
- Terminal growth
- 2.5%
Factor scorecard
Neutral profile · Score 79/100
| Factor | Value | Score | Weight used |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROIC · Quality | 50.6% | 100 (vs peers) | 14% |
| Net margin · Quality | 11.8% | 80 (vs peers) | 8% |
| FCF conversion · Quality | 89.6% | 85 (on a fixed band) | 8% |
| Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth | 8.0% | 67 (on a fixed band) | 11% |
| EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth | 25.9% | 100 (on a fixed band) | 11% |
| Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet | -0.3x | 80 (vs peers) | 14% |
| Interest coverage · Balance sheet | 22.4x | 100 (on a fixed band) | 8% |
| Current ratio · Balance sheet | 2.0x | 100 (on a fixed band) | 6% |
| P/E (TTM) · Valuation | 26.0x | 18 (on a fixed band) | 14% |
| EV/EBITDA · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| FCF yield · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns | 25.0% | 100 (on a fixed band) | 6% |
Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.
Score groups
- Balance sheet90/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
- Growth83/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
- Quality90/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
- Returns· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
- Valuation· partial18/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.
Memo
Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL). Latest full fiscal year: 2026; data up to 2026-06-27.
Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 8.1 bn USD in 2026; YoY growth 14.6%; net margin 11.8%; ROE 37.5%; net debt/EBITDA -0.3x.
The estimated value range is 312.54–526.60 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 353.60 USD, the price of 412.06 USD leaves a potential of -14.2% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -16.5% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.
olivLaw score 79/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: returns, valuation. Not investment advice.
Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.
What supports the thesis
- ROIC: 50.6%
- Net margin: 11.8%
- FCF conversion: 89.6%
- EPS CAGR 3Y: 25.9%
- Net debt / EBITDA: -0.3x
- Interest coverage: 22.4x
- Current ratio: 2.0x
- Payout ratio (FCF): 25.0%
What contradicts it
- P/E (TTM): 26.0x
Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Shareholder yield (distributions).
Versus the vertical median
Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (SIC 2320) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 5 companies
Multiples and returns vs the median
Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)
Companies in the vertical
| Market cap | P/E | ROE | Net margin | Revenue YoY | 1A / 3A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTASCintas Corporation | 88.8 bn | 44.1 | 41.4% | 17.8% | +8.9% | +20% / +62% |
| VFCV. F. Corporation | 8.2 bn | 22.3 | 21.1% | 3.9% | +1.1% | +20% / +25% |
| PVHPvh Corp. | 4.5 bn | — | -3.5% | -1.9% | +3.4% | +15% / −0% |
| KTBKontoor Brands, Inc. | 4.5 bn | 17.1 | 48.0% | 8.7% | unavailable | +10% / +49% |
| OXMOxford Industries Inc | 456.5 m | — | -1.2% | -0.5% | −2.6% | −20% / −66% |
| RLRalph Lauren Corporation | — | 26.0 | 37.5% | 11.8% | +14.6% | +33% / +258% |
1- and 3-year price returns: for RL from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.
olivLaw engine forecast
The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.
The engine has no published run for this company yet.
Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)
Illustrative scenarios
Scenarios are not available. input data missing
AI analysis
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
In brief
Ralph Lauren designs, markets and distributes luxury lifestyle products, from apparel and handbags to fragrances, home and hospitality, through a global network of stores, wholesale and licensing. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, revenue rose 14% to $2.0 billion, ahead of expectations, making the company a useful case study in how a premium brand can grow without relying on heavy discounting.
SWOT
Strengths
- A recognized global brand with a strong image of American luxury and a broad range of product categories.
- A diversified distribution network across geographies and channels, which reduces dependence on any single market or channel.
- A solid balance sheet with significant liquidity and capacity to fund dividends and share repurchases.
Weaknesses
- Control by the founding family over most voting rights limits the influence of outside shareholders.
- Restructuring costs and the digital transformation project could reduce profitability in the short term.
- Reliance on overseas production exposes the company to currency fluctuations and variable transport costs.
Opportunities
- Growth in Asia and Europe and the expansion of stores in key cities could support revenue growth.
- Attracting younger and new consumers through campaigns and high-potential categories such as handbags and women's apparel.
- Developing digital commerce and loyalty programs could raise direct sales and margins.
Threats
- Tariffs and trade disputes could raise import costs and compress margins.
- Military conflicts and inflation could reduce discretionary spending in key markets.
- Financial difficulties at wholesale department store partners could affect orders and payments.
Risks
- Tariffs and trade policyhigh
Changes in tariffs and trade agreements could raise sourcing costs, and refunds are not assured.
- Currency exposuremedium
Currency fluctuations affect both revenues and costs, and hedging does not fully eliminate the impact.
- Macroeconomic conditionshigh
An economic slowdown or inflation could reduce demand for luxury products, especially discretionary categories.
- Wholesale customersmedium
Financial difficulties at wholesale partners could lead to lower orders and delayed payments.
Investment thesis
What would need to be true (bull case)
- Revenue growth in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, led by Asia and North America, shows the brand can beat expectations even in an uncertain environment.
- Rising margins and a higher average unit retail suggest the brand elevation and promotion control strategy is working.
- A solid balance sheet and significant liquidity give flexibility for investment and returns to shareholders.
What would break the thesis
- Tariffs and trade uncertainty could reduce margins if import costs rise significantly.
- Demand for luxury products could fall during inflation or economic slowdowns, and restructuring costs could weigh on profit.
- Control by the founding family over voting rights limits shareholder influence and may reduce pressure for management change.
What to watch
- Revenue and margin development in Asia and North AmericaQ2 2027
- Impact of tariffs and IEEPA refunds on costs2027
- Progress of the Next Generation Transformation project and related restructuring costsnext 10-K
- Delivery of the fiscal 2027 growth outlook2027
Products, market & competition
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
The business
Founded in 1967, the company is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of luxury lifestyle products, including apparel, handbags, footwear and accessories, fragrances, home and hospitality. The business model rests on three channels: direct sales through stores, concession shops and digital commerce, wholesale sales to department and specialty stores, and licensing. According to the annual report, 594 retail stores and 644 concession shops operate worldwide, and products reach approximately 9,500 wholesale doors. Control by the Lauren family, holding about 85% of voting power, shapes long-term strategy.
For fiscal years 2026 to 2028 the company set a three-year growth strategy, presented at its September 2025 Investor Day, focused on the brand, core categories and key cities. The Next Generation Transformation project, begun in fiscal 2024, is gradually shifting operations toward a direct-to-consumer model, with restructuring-related charges of $83.9 million in fiscal 2026. The company also runs a sustainability program, Timeless by Design 2030, built on four pillars: partnering for impact, protecting natural resources, engaging teams and caring for communities.
Reportable segments follow geography: North America, Europe and Asia. Non-reportable segments mainly include royalty revenues from the Ralph Lauren and Chaps licensing alliances. Seasonality affects results, with higher retail sales in the second and third fiscal quarters and higher wholesale sales in the second and fourth, so quarterly trends may not be representative of the full year.
Segments
North America
The segment represents approximately 41% of fiscal 2026 net revenues and includes Ralph Lauren stores, outlets, the RalphLauren.com site and wholesale sales to department stores. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, revenue rose 13% on a reported basis and operating margin widened by 240 basis points year over year, according to the results release.
Europe
The segment represents approximately 31% of fiscal 2026 net revenues and combines owned stores, concessions and wholesale sales to department and specialty stores. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, revenue rose 7% on a reported basis and 5% in constant currency, while operating income was flat with a high operating margin, showing the brand's strength in this segment.
Asia
The segment represents approximately 26% of fiscal 2026 net revenues and covers Asia, Australia and New Zealand. It is the fastest-growing segment in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, with revenue up 24% on a reported basis and growth above 40% in China, and it has the highest operating margin of the three segments at 33.5%.
Market context
The company competes in the global luxury and premium lifestyle market, which is sensitive to consumers' disposable income and economic sentiment. Demand for luxury goods tends to fall during economic slowdowns or high inflation, and retailers turn more often to promotions. If these conditions persist, margins and volumes of luxury brands could be affected differently by region.
The market is shaped by trade policy shifts, tariffs and refunds of IEEPA tariffs, military conflicts that affect energy prices and inflation, and consolidation among department stores in the United States and Europe. In this market, brand differentiation, product quality and control of the distribution channel are the key factors for sustaining high margins.
Trends
- Tariffs and trade policyheadwind
Tariffs introduced in April 2025 and invalidated by the Supreme Court in February 2026 created uncertainty for imports. The company says it has taken steps to preserve its rights to refunds, but without assurance. Profitability could be hurt if tariffs rise significantly across the supply chain.
- Growth in Asia and the Middle Eastmixed
The strong growth in Asia, including China, shows the brand gaining share in regions with a growing middle class. However, conflicts in the Middle East weigh on consumer sentiment and energy prices, which could influence discretionary spending.
- Direct and digital commercetailwind
The shift toward direct-to-consumer sales through stores, concessions and digital commerce supports higher average unit retail and better margins. The Next Generation Transformation project could improve inventory management and responsiveness to demand, but it carries upfront costs.
- Promotional pressure in retailmixed
Many department stores rely on promotions to drive traffic, and if the company applied a similar strategy over a long period, gross margins could decline. So far, average unit retail has risen, which points to good control of markdowns.
Competitive position
Competition comes from other luxury and premium brands in apparel, accessories and lifestyle, as well as brands sold through the same department stores and digital platforms. Differentiation rests on brand image, product quality, expansion into new categories and the customer experience in stores and online.
The company also faces competition from retailers that move to discounts, which can pressure prices. The Ralph Lauren advantage lies in global brand recognition, a network of owned stores and the ability to hold a high average price. Competition in performance and golf categories is also relevant for the RLX line.
- Luxury apparel and lifestyle brands
Competitors selling similar products through the same channels, including department stores and digital platforms.
- Department and specialty stores
Wholesale customers of the company, but also competitors through their private-label brands and promotions.
- Third-party digital platforms
Sales partners, but also channels that can compete directly with the company's own website.
- Performance and golf apparel brands
Competitors for the RLX line, which targets consumers of functional and sport apparel.
Links, dependencies and risks
Who the company is tied to, from its own SEC filings (customers, suppliers, production, partners, competitors, countries, regulation), from the 5 %+ holders' statements (13D/13G) and from what other companies say about it. Click a node for its evidence; on a listed company the graph moves to it.
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News & filings
In the press
- Ralph Lauren proves the American dream still sells at New York fashion weekThe Guardian World · 10 Sept 2026 · EN
- În 1972, Ralph Lauren a cumpărat un hambar vechi de 100 de ani în Colorado. S-a transformat, între timp, în ceva senzaționalAntena 3 CNN · 07 Sept 2026 · RO
- Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on Ralph Lauren’s Stock?Yahoo Finance — News · 26 Aug 2026 · EN
- Ralph Lauren cucerește consumatorii chinezi mizând pe „visul american” și pe un raport calitate-preț competitivG4Media · 01 Jul 2026 · RO
- Ralph Lauren aduce la Milano o colecție primăvară-vară 2027 inspirată de Lacul Como, Ivy League și artizanatul japonezG4Media · 22 Jun 2026 · RO
- Ralph Lauren bridges generations with menswear tie-up in MilanThe Guardian World · 20 Jun 2026 · RO
SEC filings
- Current report03 Sept 2026Departure or appointment of officers · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Quarterly report06 Aug 2026
- Current report06 Aug 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report03 Aug 2026Shareholder vote
- Proxy statement18 Jun 2026
- Annual report21 May 2026
- Current report21 May 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Quarterly report05 Feb 2026
- Current report05 Feb 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report15 Jan 2026Departure or appointment of officers · Financial statements and exhibits
Sources
- [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2026-03-28 · SEC / Ralph Lauren Corporation · 21 May 2026
- [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-27 · SEC / Ralph Lauren Corporation · 06 Aug 2026
- [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Ralph Lauren Corporation · 06 Aug 2026
Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.