Ralph Lauren (RL) Exceeds Expectations with Strong Q4 Performance

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May 22, 2025
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  • Ralph Lauren (RL, Financial) posts impressive Q4 results, exceeding market expectations with a 10% revenue growth.
  • The company reports a notable $1 billion in free cash flow, alongside a 10% dividend increase.
  • International markets, especially Asia and Europe, drive significant growth for Ralph Lauren.

Ralph Lauren (RL) has delivered a strong performance in the fourth quarter, outpacing forecasts with a noteworthy 10% increase in revenue. This surge has been complemented by enhanced operating margins, painting a positive picture of the company's financial health. Notably, Ralph Lauren has achieved a significant milestone with a $1 billion free cash flow and simultaneously announced a 10% rise in dividends. This growth trajectory has been largely propelled by robust performance in international markets, particularly in Asia and Europe.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast

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As per the insights from 15 analysts, the average one-year price target for Ralph Lauren Corp (RL, Financial) stands at $275.61. Analysts have set a high estimate of $335.00 and a low estimate of $150.00, suggesting a potential downside of 0.65% from the current price of $277.42. For a more comprehensive view of these projections, you can visit the Ralph Lauren Corp (RL) Forecast page.

The consensus from 19 brokerage firms categorizes Ralph Lauren Corp's (RL, Financial) average brokerage recommendation at 2.2, which indicates an "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, with 1 representing a Strong Buy and 5 representing a Sell.

According to GuruFocus estimates, Ralph Lauren Corp (RL, Financial) holds an estimated GF Value of $155.51 over the next year. This suggests a considerable downside of 43.94% from the current price of $277.42. The GF Value is a GuruFocus metric that reflects the fair value at which the stock should ideally trade, taking into account historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future business performance projections. For a deeper dive into these metrics, the Ralph Lauren Corp (RL) Summary page offers detailed data.

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