OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canada Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) has terminated its review of a human rights complaint against Ralph Lauren Canada LP (Ralph Lauren Canada). Published today, the final report details the alternative dispute resolution process that led to an agreement between the parties. This report comes after the initial assessment report, published in August 2023, which announced the launch of independent fact-finding into the company’s supply re ...

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Ralph Lauren Corporation’s (RL) shares have risen 2.8% in the past week, following its robust second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Nov. 7, before market open. The bottom and top lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results gained from robust demand and brand strength. Margins were also robust in the fiscal second quarter. The company has raised the revenue and adjusted operating margin view for the current fiscal year, backed by strength in brands and favorable business trends.The company’s digital bus ...

Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) posted impressive second-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein the bottom and top lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results have gained from robust demand and brand strength.RL reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.54, which surpassed the consensus estimate of $2.43. Also, the bottom line increased from $2.10 per share in the year-earlier quarter.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.Net revenues grew 6% year over year to $1,726 mil ...

Core Insights - Ralph Lauren reported $1.73 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2024, a year-over-year increase of 5.7% and an EPS of $2.54 compared to $2.10 a year ago [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.67 billion by 3.16%, and the EPS surpassed the consensus estimate of $2.43 by 4.53% [1] Revenue Performance by Geography - Geographic Net revenues in Europe reached $565.90 million, exceeding the average estimate of $541.61 million, with a year-over-year change of +7.4% [3] - Geographic Net revenues in Asia were $380.20 million, above the estimated $369.36 million, reflecting a +9.1% change year-over-year [3] - Geographic Net revenues from Other Licensing amounted to $40.40 million, surpassing the estimate of $37.50 million, with a +1% change year-over-year [3] - Geographic Net revenues in North America totaled $739.50 million, exceeding the estimate of $725.81 million, with a +3% change year-over-year [3] Wholesale and Retail Performance - Geographic Net revenues in Asia Wholesale were $24 million, below the average estimate of $30.05 million, representing a -20.8% change year-over-year [3] - Geographic Net revenues in Europe Wholesale reached $293 million, slightly above the estimate of $292.98 million, with a +1.6% change year-over-year [3] - Geographic Net revenues in Europe Retail were $272.90 million, exceeding the estimate of $244.95 million, reflecting a +14.5% change year-over-year [3] - Geographic Net revenues in North America Wholesale were $272.20 million, below the estimate of $279.33 million, with a -2.8% change year-over-year [3] - Geographic Net revenues in North America Retail totaled $467.30 million, surpassing the estimate of $452.03 million, with a +6.7% change year-over-year [3] Overall Revenue Metrics - Net revenues from Licensing were $40.40 million, exceeding the estimate of $36 million, with a +1% change year-over-year [3] - Net revenues from Retail reached $1.10 billion, above the average estimate of $1.04 billion, reflecting a +10.3% change year-over-year [3] - Net revenues from Wholesale were $589.20 million, below the average estimate of $602.35 million, representing a -1.6% change year-over-year [3] Stock Performance - Ralph Lauren shares returned +6.3% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.2% change [4] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [4]

Ralph Lauren (RL) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.54 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.43 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.10 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 4.53%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this upscale clothing company would post earnings of $2.45 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.70, delivering a surprise of 10.20%.Over the last four quarters, t ...

Financial Performance - Second quarter revenue increased 6% to $1.7 billion on a reported basis, with a 10% growth in global direct-to-consumer comparable store sales[1][6] - Earnings per diluted share for the second quarter were $2.31, up 5% year-over-year on a reported basis, and $2.54, up 21% on an adjusted basis[1][14] - Net revenues for the three months ended September 28, 2024, increased to $1,726.0 million, a 5.7% increase compared to $1,633.0 million for the same period in 2023[34] - Gross profit for the six months ended September 28, 2024, was $2,221.5 million, up from $2,102.1 million in the prior year, reflecting a strong performance[34] - Operating income for the three months ended September 28, 2024, was $178.9 million, compared to $164.5 million in the same period last year, indicating a growth of 8.2%[34] - The company reported a net income of $147.9 million for the three months ended September 28, 2024, slightly up from $146.9 million in the prior year[34] - Net revenues for the six months ended September 28, 2024, were reported at $3,238.2 million, with a gross profit of $2,221.5 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of 68.6%[46] - Operating income for the same period was $387.4 million, with an operating margin of 12.0%[46] - Net income for the six months ended September 28, 2024, was $316.5 million, translating to a net income per diluted common share of $4.93[46] Revenue by Geography - Revenue growth by geography included Asia up 9% to $380 million, Europe up 7% to $566 million, and North America up 3% to $739 million[5][7][8] - North America segment revenues increased by 3.0% to $739.5 million for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $717.8 million in the same period last year[37] - Europe segment revenues grew by 7.4% to $565.9 million for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $526.8 million in the same period last year[39] - Asia segment revenues increased by 9.1% to $380.2 million for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to $348.4 million in the same period last year[39] - North America contributed $739.5 million to net revenues, while Europe and Asia contributed $565.9 million and $380.2 million, respectively[45] Shareholder Returns - The company returned approximately $375 million to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases year-to-date[1][16] - The company declared a dividend of $0.825 per share for the three months ended September 28, 2024, up from $0.75 per share in the prior year[34] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to $6,800.0 million as of September 28, 2024, compared to $6,602.6 million on March 30, 2024, and $6,723.1 million on September 30, 2023[33] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $1,355.0 million from $1,662.2 million in March 2024 and $1,381.8 million in September 2023[33] - Current liabilities increased significantly to $2,092.4 million from $1,467.2 million in March 2024 and $1,610.4 million in September 2023[33] - Long-term debt decreased to $742.2 million from $1,140.5 million in March 2024 and $1,139.5 million in September 2023[33] - Retained earnings increased to $7,265.4 million from $7,051.6 million in March 2024 and $6,779.7 million in September 2023[33] - Total equity slightly decreased to $2,442.3 million from $2,450.3 million in March 2024 and increased from $2,369.2 million in September 2023[33] Inventory Management - Inventory at the end of the second quarter was $1.1 billion, down 6% compared to the prior year, indicating strategic reductions in North America[16] - Inventories rose to $1,127.9 million, up from $902.2 million in March 2024 and down from $1,195.3 million in September 2023[33] - Future strategies include managing inventory levels effectively and responding to changing consumer demands[30] Direct-to-Consumer Strategy - The company acquired 1.5 million new consumers in direct-to-consumer businesses, with over 62 million social media followers, reflecting a low double-digit increase from last year[3] - The company is focused on expanding its direct-to-consumer presence and enhancing digital capabilities[30] - The total number of directly operated stores globally increased to 570 as of September 28, 2024, compared to 564 a year earlier[44] - The company reported a total of 238 Ralph Lauren stores in Asia, an increase from 128 stores in the previous year[44] Operating Expenses - The company recorded total other operating expenses of $(1,834.1) million for the six months ended September 28, 2024, reflecting a significant impact on overall profitability[46] - Total adjusted other operating expenses, net excluding marketing expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023, were $763.5 million, with an operating expense margin of 46.8%[57] - The company reported total other operating expenses, net as adjusted (including marketing) of $896.6 million for the same period[57] - The operating expense margin for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was 54.9% when including marketing expenses[57] Guidance and Future Outlook - The company expects full year Fiscal 2025 revenue growth in the range of 3% to 4%, with operating margin expansion of approximately 110 to 130 basis points[19][20] - Capital expenditures for Fiscal 2025 are projected to be approximately $250 million to $300 million[22] - Full year Fiscal 2025 guidance excludes potential restructuring-related and other charges that may be incurred in future periods[61] - The company is unable to provide a full reconciliation of non-U.S. GAAP financial measures to U.S. GAAP due to the uncertain nature of potential future charges[61]

Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.Even though momentum is a popular stock char ...

Core Viewpoint - Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) is expected to report second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on November 7, with revenue estimates at $1.49 billion, reflecting a 0.6% decrease year-over-year, while earnings per share are projected to grow by 14.8% to $2.41 [1][2] Group 1: Performance Expectations - The company's last reported quarter saw earnings surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.2%, with an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10.3% [2] - Key factors contributing to RL's anticipated performance include strong brand recognition, robust demand, and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing core business and market opportunities [3] - The "Drive the Core and Expand for More" initiative is expected to bolster the company's performance across all channels and regions [3] Group 2: Digital and Omnichannel Growth - RL has experienced significant growth in its digital and omnichannel business, adding 1.3 million consumers to its direct-to-consumer segment in the previous quarter, which is expected to positively impact fiscal second-quarter results [4] - Management anticipates constant-currency revenue growth in the low-to-mid single digits for the fiscal second quarter, with operating margins projected to expand by 80-120 basis points [5] Group 3: Challenges and Risks - The North America segment, particularly the wholesale channel, has been underperforming, with a projected revenue drop of 0.4% year-over-year due to higher promotions and inflationary pressures [6] - Foreign currency fluctuations are expected to negatively impact gross and operating margins by 40 basis points and 50 basis points, respectively, with a 160 basis points negative impact on revenue [7] Group 4: Valuation and Market Performance - Ralph Lauren's stock is currently trading at a forward price/earnings ratio of 16.38, which is higher than the Textile-Apparel industry's 13.48 and its own median of 14.74 [9] - Over the past three months, RL shares have risen by 24.2%, outperforming the industry's growth of 22.4% [10]

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