With a market cap of $22.5 billion, Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) is a key luxury lifestyle company that designs, markets, and distributes premium apparel, footwear, accessories, home furnishings, and fragrances. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, and Ralph Lauren Purple Label. The New York-based company sells its products through retail stores, e-commerce platforms, department stores, wholesale partners, and licensing agreements worldwide.
The fashion titan is expected to announce its Q2 2027 results before the market opens on Thursday, Nov. 5. Ahead of this event, analysts forecast RL to report an adjusted EPS of $4.22, up 11.4% from $3.79 in the year-ago quarter. It has exceeded Wall Street's earnings estimates in the last four quarters, which is notable.
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For the current year, analysts forecast Ralph Lauren to report an EPS of $18.79, indicating a 13.3% increase from $16.59 reported in fiscal 2026. Also, its EPS is expected to grow 10.6% year over year to $20.79 in fiscal 2028.
www.barchart.com Over the past year, shares of RL have gained 12.2%, slightly trailing the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 13.1% rise but outpacing the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLY) 5.1% drop during the same time frame.
www.barchart.com Ralph Lauren shares climbed 4% on Aug. 6 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, with revenue reaching $1.96 billion and adjusted EPS coming in at $4.59. Growth was fueled by strong demand from younger consumers, with sales rising 24% in Asia, more than 40% in China, and 13% in North America. The company also raised its full-year revenue outlook, citing sustained brand momentum and broad-based demand across its lifestyle portfolio.
Analysts’ consensus view on RL is largely bullish, with a “Strong Buy” rating overall. Among 19 analysts covering the stock, 14 suggest a “Strong Buy,” two give a “Moderate Buy,” and three recommend a “Hold.” Its mean price target of $444.56 represents a 17.8% premium to current price levels.
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