Ralph Lauren(US:RL) ZACKSยท2025-10-02 23:16Core Viewpoint - Ralph Lauren's stock has shown resilience and positive performance compared to broader market indices, with upcoming earnings expected to reflect significant growth in both EPS and revenue [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - The projected earnings per share (EPS) for the upcoming quarter is $3.34, indicating a 31.5% increase year-over-year [2]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is $1.87 billion, representing an 8.48% increase from the same quarter last year [2]. - For the annual period, anticipated earnings are $14.77 per share and revenue is expected to reach $7.51 billion, reflecting increases of 19.79% and 6.06% respectively [3]. Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates suggest a favorable outlook for Ralph Lauren's business health and profitability [4]. - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently rates Ralph Lauren as a 1 (Strong Buy), indicating a positive sentiment among analysts [6]. Valuation Metrics - Ralph Lauren has a Forward P/E ratio of 21.49, which is higher than the industry average of 15.44, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium [7]. - The company holds a PEG ratio of 1.6, compared to the industry average of 2.24, suggesting a more favorable valuation relative to expected earnings growth [8]. Industry Context - The Textile - Apparel industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, currently ranks in the bottom 15% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [8].