Ralph Lauren (RL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products. Since its founding by Ralph Lauren in 1967, the company has built a reputation for timeless American style, offering a broad portfolio of products that includes apparel, accessories, fragrances, home furnishings and décor. From its iconic Polo Ralph Lauren line to luxury offerings such as Purple Label and Collection, Ralph Lauren caters to a diverse consumer base across mid-market and high-end segments.

The company’s product range encompasses men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, as well as leather goods, footwear, eyewear and watches. Ralph Lauren also operates a significant home division, featuring bedding, towels, furniture and tabletop accessories. Many of these products are developed under licensing agreements, enabling the brand to extend into fragrances, pens and other lifestyle categories. Distribution channels include retail stores, e-commerce platforms, wholesale partners and travel retail outlets.

Ralph Lauren maintains a presence in more than 50 countries, with flagship stores in major fashion capitals such as New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and Shanghai. The company’s direct-to-consumer business, which encompasses brick-and-mortar locations and online channels, plays a key role in driving brand engagement and customer loyalty. Wholesale relationships with leading department stores and specialty retailers further support global reach and market penetration.

Under the leadership of Executive Chairman Ralph Lauren and President and Chief Executive Officer Patrice Louvet, the company has emphasized digital innovation and sustainability initiatives. Investments in supply chain transparency, responsible sourcing and eco-friendly materials reflect Ralph Lauren’s commitment to corporate responsibility. As the brand continues to evolve, it seeks to balance heritage and craftsmanship with modern retail strategies and emerging consumer trends.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $266.20 to $275.68
• 50-Day Range: $220.01 to $286.00
• 52-Week Range: $155.96 to $289.33
• Volume: 782,201 shs
• Average Volume: 811,173 shs
• Market Capitalization: $16.58 billion
• P/E Ratio: 23.68
• Dividend Yield: 1.33%
• Price Target: $292.88
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Ralph Lauren Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Ralph Lauren scored higher than 93% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 19th out of 295 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Ralph Lauren has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.82, and is based on 13 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Ralph Lauren has been the subject of 12 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 13.32%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Ralph Lauren are expected to grow by 13.32% in the coming year, from $12.01 to $13.61 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Ralph Lauren is 23.68, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.22.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Ralph Lauren is 23.68, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 20.91.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Ralph Lauren has a PEG Ratio of 2.08. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Ralph Lauren has a P/B Ratio of 6.53. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.64% of the float of Ralph Lauren has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Ralph Lauren has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ralph Lauren has recently decreased by 6.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Ralph Lauren pays a meaningful dividend of 1.34%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Ralph Lauren has been increasing its dividend for 5 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Ralph Lauren is 31.44%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Ralph Lauren will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.82% next year. This indicates that Ralph Lauren will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.87

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.64% of the float of Ralph Lauren has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Ralph Lauren has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ralph Lauren has recently decreased by 6.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.25

News Sentiment

Ralph Lauren has a news sentiment score of 1.25. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.76 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Ralph Lauren this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 7 people have searched for RL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 5 people have added Ralph Lauren to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -17% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Ralph Lauren insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

11.50% of the stock of Ralph Lauren is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

67.91% of the stock of Ralph Lauren is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

RL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have RL shares performed this year?

Ralph Lauren's stock was trading at $230.98 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, RL stock has increased by 19.0% and is now trading at $274.8970.
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How were Ralph Lauren's earnings last quarter?

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 22nd. The textile maker reported $2.27 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.00 by $0.27. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is Ralph Lauren buying back stock?

Ralph Lauren's board authorized a stock buyback program on Thursday, May 22nd 2025, which permits the company to buy back $1,500,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 8.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are often an indication that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Does Ralph Lauren have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Ralph Lauren: Polo Ralph Lauren Japan, Polo, Club Monaco Corporation, Acqui Polo CV, Acqui Polo GP LLC, PRL Fashions Inc., PRL International Inc., and more.

Who are Ralph Lauren's major shareholders?

Ralph Lauren's top institutional shareholders include Private Client Services LLC (0.01%) and Kera Capital Partners Inc.. Insiders that own company stock include Patrice Louvet and Jane Nielsen.
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How do I buy shares of Ralph Lauren?

Shares of RL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Ralph Lauren own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Ralph Lauren investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Humana (HUM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Salesforce (CRM), Broadcom (AVGO) and American Water Works (AWK).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/11 Dividend: 3/28/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/11 Dividend: 3/28/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/11/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/22/2025
• Record date for 7/11 Dividend: 6/27/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/11 Dividend: 6/27/2025
• Today: 7/02/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: TEXTILE - APPAREL
• Sub-Industry: Apparel Accessories & Luxury Goods
• Current Symbol: NYSE:RL
• CIK: 1037038
• Web: www.ralphlauren.com
• Phone: (212) 318-7000
• Fax: 212-888-5780
• Employees: 23,400
• Year Founded: 1967

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $292.88
• High Stock Price Target: $384.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $171.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +6.5%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.82
• Research Coverage: 17 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $11.61
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 23.68
• Forward P/E Ratio: 22.89
• P/E Growth: 2.08
• Net Income: $742.90 million
• Net Margins: 10.49%
• Pretax Margin: 13.43%
• Return on Equity: 31.76%
• Return on Assets: 11.45%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.38
• Current Ratio: 1.78
• Quick Ratio: 1.33

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $7.08 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.34
• Cash Flow: $16.57 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 16.59
• Book Value: $42.09 per share
• Price / Book: 6.53

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 60,320,000
• Free Float: 53,387,000
• Market Cap: $16.58 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.49