Here's What to Expect From Ralph Lauren’s Next Earnings Report

Company Overview - Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) has a market cap of $22.4 billion and is a leading American designer, marketer, and distributor of premium lifestyle products, established in 1967 and headquartered in New York City [1] - The company's product portfolio includes apparel, footwear, accessories, home furnishings, fragrances, and hospitality offerings, marketed under well-known brand names such as Polo Ralph Lauren and Ralph Lauren Purple Label [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts anticipate that Ralph Lauren will report Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings of $5.74 per share, reflecting a 19.1% increase from $4.82 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For the current fiscal year, the expected EPS is $15.37, indicating a 24.7% increase from $12.33 in fiscal 2025, with further growth projected to $16.96 in fiscal 2027, a 10.3% year-over-year increase [3] Stock Performance - Over the past year, Ralph Lauren's shares have increased by 53.1%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 Index's rise of 19.7% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund's return of 12.8% [4] Analyst Sentiment - The consensus among analysts is largely bullish, with a "Strong Buy" rating overall; out of 19 analysts, 13 recommend a "Strong Buy," one suggests a "Moderate Buy," and five recommend a "Hold" [6] - The mean price target for Ralph Lauren is $393.06, representing an 8.2% premium to the current price [6] Recent Developments - Shares of Ralph Lauren rose by 3% following Guggenheim's initiation of coverage with a "Neutral" rating, supported by positive sentiment from Wall Street and upward price target revisions due to strong brand momentum [5]