A maker of luxury lifestyle goods, Ralph Lauren designs and sells clothing, handbags, footwear, fragrances, home items, and hospitality across brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, Lauren Ralph Lauren, and Chaps. The company began in 1967 when designer Ralph Lauren launched a line of wide, handmade neckties under the name "Polo"—chosen for its Old Hollywood glamour—working out of a single drawer in the Empire State Building.
Ralph Lauren reports Q1 FY2027 EPS of $4.28, revenue up 14% to $2.0B, raises full-year outlook
First quarter revenue increased 14% on a reported basis and 13% in constant currency to $2.0 billion, led by Asia (up 24%) and North America (up 13%).
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Diluted EPS was $4.28 on a reported basis and $4.59 on an adjusted basis, up 22% year-over-year on both measures.
Adjusted operating margin expanded 170 basis points to 18.7%, with gross margin up 140 basis points to 73.7%.
Company raised full-year fiscal 2027 constant currency revenue growth outlook to approximately 5-6% and operating margin expansion to 60-80 basis points.
Returned more than $300 million to shareholders in the quarter, including $250 million in share repurchases.
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Ralph Lauren Q3 FY2026 revenue up 12% to $2.4B, EPS $5.82; raises full-year outlook
Third quarter revenue increased 12% on a reported basis and 10% in constant currency to $2.4 billion, exceeding expectations.
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Reported diluted EPS was $5.82, up 25% year-over-year; adjusted EPS was $6.22, up 29%.
Adjusted operating margin expanded 220 basis points to 20.9%, with gross margin at 69.9%.
Asia revenue grew 22% in constant currency; China revenue was up more than 30%.
Company raised full-year fiscal 2026 constant currency revenue growth outlook to high-single to low-double digits, and operating margin expansion to 100-140 basis points.
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Ralph Lauren elects Cesar Conde to its Board of Directors, effective January 15, 2026.
Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal News Group, was elected as a Class B director on January 15, 2026, to serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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The Board increased its size from eleven to twelve members in connection with Conde's election.
Conde was elected by directors chosen by Class B Common Stock holders, per the company's charter.
Conde will receive the same compensation, indemnification, and benefits as other non-employee directors.
Conde also serves on the boards of Walmart and PepsiCo and holds degrees from Harvard and Wharton.
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Ralph Lauren unveils 'Next Great Chapter: Drive' strategic plan and 3-year financial outlook at investor day
The company introduced a three-year financial outlook (Fiscal 2025–2028) with revenue expected to grow at a mid-single-digit compound annual growth rate in constant currency.
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Ralph Lauren Corporation hosted an investor meeting on September 16, 2025, in New York City to present its updated strategic growth plan, 'Next Great Chapter: Drive'.
Operating margin is expected to expand by approximately 100 to 150 basis points by Fiscal 2028 in constant currency.
The company plans to return at least $2 billion in excess free cash flow to shareholders cumulatively through Fiscal 2028 via dividends and share repurchases.
The Board increased the regular quarterly cash dividend by approximately 10% to $0.9125 per share (annual dividend of $3.65 per share) at the beginning of Fiscal 2026.
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Ralph Lauren Q1 FY2026 revenue up 14%, EPS $3.52, raises full-year outlook
First quarter fiscal 2026 revenue increased 14% to $1.7 billion on a reported basis and 11% in constant currency.
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Reported diluted EPS was $3.52, up 35% year-over-year; adjusted diluted EPS was $3.77, up 40%.
Gross margin expanded 180 basis points to 72.3%; adjusted operating margin expanded 270 basis points to 17.0%.
Company raised full-year fiscal 2026 constant currency revenue growth to low- to mid-single digits and operating margin expansion to 40-60 basis points.
Returned $300 million to shareholders in the quarter, including $250 million in share repurchases.
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