Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryApparel - ManufacturersSnapshot 2026-09-04
$351.20+2.03%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryApparel - ManufacturersSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · RL
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within consumer discretionary on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-09-04.
The screen ranks RL against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 45% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=6943).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Drive constant currency revenue growth approximately 5% to 6% in Fiscal 2027, reflecting better-than-expected first quarter results and sustained momentum across geographies and channels.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. Revenue grew from approximately 4%-5% guidance in 2025-Q4 to 5%-6% guidance in 2026-Q2, reflecting better-than-expected first quarter results. Management has consistently raised revenue growth targets, indicating delivery and upward trajectory.
“For Fiscal 2027, the Company expects constant currency revenues to increase approximately mid-single digits to last year on a 52-week comparable basis.”
“For the first quarter, the Company expects revenues to increase approximately mid- to high-single digits to last year on a constant currency basis.”
“the Company expects constant currency revenues to increase approximately mid-single digits to last year on a 52-week comparable basis, centered around 4% to 5%.”
“For the fourth quarter, the Company expects revenues to increase approximately mid-single digits on a constant currency basis.”
“For Fiscal 2026, the Company now expects revenues to increase 5% to 7% on a constant currency basis.”
“For the first quarter, the Company expects revenues to increase approximately high-single digits to last year on a constant currency basis.”
Achieve operating margin expansion of approximately 60 to 80 basis points in constant currency for Fiscal 2027, driven by gross margin expansion and operating expense leverage.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. Operating margin expansion guidance increased from 40-60 basis points in 2025-Q4 to 60-80 basis points in 2026-Q2. Fiscal 2026 operating margin expanded 100-140 basis points, showing delivery and positive trajectory toward the Fiscal 2027 target.
Continue disciplined capital expenditure program targeting approximately 4% to 5% of revenue annually through Fiscal 2027 to support store openings, renovations, digital enhancements, and technology…
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. Capital expenditures consistently guided at approximately 4% to 5% of revenue from Fiscal 2025 through Fiscal 2027. Fiscal 2026 capex was $408 million, up from $216 million prior year, reflecting disciplined investment supporting growth initiatives. Trajectory is stable and consistent with stated target.
Continue returning capital to shareholders through regular quarterly dividends and share repurchases, targeting at least $2 billion cumulatively through Fiscal 2028.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. The Company has returned over $1.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in Fiscal 2025 and 2026 combined, progressing toward the $2 billion cumulative target through Fiscal 2028. Management consistently emphasizes capital return, and the trajectory shows delivery on this commitment.
Drive brand momentum by acquiring new consumers, increasing brand awareness, and engaging customers through authentic connections and cultural moments globally.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. Management consistently highlights new customer acquisition with millions of new consumers added each quarter and growth in social media followers exceeding 60 million. This recurring focus aligns with reported broad-based revenue growth and brand momentum, indicating delivery on this strategic priority.
Over the trailing year it converted 1.36x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 49% of the time over the next year (vs 49% for the rest of the cohort, n=4864).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
6 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated stable grew net income 47% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=1906).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.
“The Company now expects operating margin for Fiscal 2027 to expand approximately 60 to 80 basis points in constant currency.”
“Operating margin for the first quarter is expected to expand approximately 80 to 120 basis points in constant currency.”
“the Company expects operating margin for Fiscal 2027 to expand approximately 40 to 60 basis points in constant currency.”
“Operating margin for the second quarter is expected to expand approximately 120 to 160 basis points in constant currency.”
“The Company now expects operating margin for Fiscal 2026 to expand approximately 100 to 140 basis points in constant currency.”
“Operating margin for the first quarter is expected to expand approximately 80 to 120 basis points in constant currency.”
“The Company continues to expect capital expenditures for Fiscal 2027 of approximately 4% to 5% of revenue.”
“The Company continues to expect capital expenditures for Fiscal 2027 of approximately 4% to 5% of revenue.”
“The Company continues to expect capital expenditures for Fiscal 2026 of approximately 4% to 5% of revenue.”
“The Company continues to expect capital expenditures for Fiscal 2026 of approximately 4% to 5% of revenue.”
“The Company continues to expect capital expenditures for Fiscal 2026 of approximately 4% to 5% of revenue.”
“The Company is planning capital expenditures for Fiscal 2026 of approximately 4% to 5% of revenue.”
“Returned approximately $420 million to shareholders through our dividend and repurchase of Class A Common Stock this fiscal year-to-date.”
“Returned $300 million to shareholders through our dividend and repurchase of Class A Common Stock in the first quarter.”
“Returned a total of more than $700 million to shareholders through our dividend and repurchase of Class A Common Stock in Fiscal 2026.”
“Returned approximately $500 million to shareholders through our dividend and repurchase of Class A Common Stock this fiscal year-to-date.”
“Returned approximately $375 million to shareholders through our dividend and repurchase of Class A Common Stock this fiscal year-to-date.”
“Returned $300 million to shareholders through our dividend and repurchase of Class A Common Stock in the first quarter.”
“Drove continued momentum in new customer acquisition and loyalty with 1.5 million new consumers in our direct-to-consumer businesses.”
“Drove continued momentum in new customer acquisition and loyalty with 1.4 million new consumers in our direct-to-consumer businesses.”
“Drove continued momentum in new customer recruitment with 6.5 million new customers in our direct-to-consumer channels this fiscal year.”
“Delivered continued growth in new customer acquisition and loyalty with 2.1 million new consumers in our direct-to-consumer businesses.”
“Drove continued momentum in new customer acquisition and loyalty with 1.5 million new consumers in our direct-to-consumer businesses.”
“Drove continued momentum in new customer acquisition and loyalty with 1.4 million new consumers in our direct-to-consumer businesses.”