UBS Group Boosts Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) Price Target to $520.00

Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) had its price target raised by equities research analysts at UBS Group from $511.00 to $520.00 in a report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the textile maker’s stock. UBS Group’s price target indicates a potential upside of 31.26% from the company’s current price.

Other equities research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. BTIG Research raised their price target on shares of Ralph Lauren from $450.00 to $460.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of Ralph Lauren from $434.00 to $452.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Raymond James Financial restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $425.00 target price on shares of Ralph Lauren in a research report on Friday. Barclays boosted their target price on shares of Ralph Lauren from $439.00 to $463.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $460.00 price target on shares of Ralph Lauren in a report on Friday. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Ralph Lauren has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $445.67.

Ralph Lauren Price Performance

Shares of RL traded up $0.32 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $396.15. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 709,432 shares, compared to its average volume of 653,197. Ralph Lauren has a one year low of $282.80 and a one year high of $421.60. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $387.93 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $368.20. The company has a quick ratio of 1.57, a current ratio of 2.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. The stock has a market capitalization of $23.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.22, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 1.35.

Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The textile maker reported $4.59 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.32 by $0.27. The business had revenue of $1.96 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.87 billion. Ralph Lauren had a return on equity of 38.17% and a net margin of 11.60%.During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $3.77 EPS. Ralph Lauren’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.9% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts expect that Ralph Lauren will post 18.4 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ralph Lauren

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Blueline Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Ralph Lauren during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Ralph Lauren during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Ralph Lauren during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new stake in shares of Ralph Lauren during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Ralph Lauren in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Institutional investors own 67.91% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Ralph Lauren

Here are the key news stories impacting Ralph Lauren this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Ralph Lauren reported quarterly EPS of $4.59, exceeding the $4.32 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 13.9% year over year to $1.96 billion, ahead of the $1.87 billion forecast. The beat was supported by broad global demand, affluent consumers and stronger margins. Ralph Lauren fiscal first-quarter earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its fiscal 2027 revenue-growth outlook to 5%-6% and expects operating-margin expansion of 60-80 basis points. Higher full-price selling and continued demand contributed to the improved outlook. Ralph Lauren raises fiscal 2027 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised their price targets after the results. Telsey Advisory Group increased its target to $470 and maintained an “outperform” rating, while Needham raised its target to $450 and maintained a “buy” rating. These targets imply further upside from the referenced trading level. Telsey raises Ralph Lauren price target
• Positive Sentiment: CNBC commentator Jim Cramer highlighted Ralph Lauren’s long-term brand elevation, core-business expansion and global-market strategy, reinforcing the view that the company is one of retail’s stronger operators. Cramer discusses Ralph Lauren
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional positioning was mixed, with 371 investors adding shares and 385 reducing positions in the latest quarter. The median analyst price target was reported at $440, indicating generally favorable sentiment but also meaningful differences in expectations.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider activity showed executives selling shares, including CEO Patrice Louvet, with no reported open-market purchases over the past six months. While such sales may be routine, they could temper enthusiasm at elevated valuation levels.

About Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) is a global designer, marketer and distributor of premium lifestyle products under the Ralph Lauren name and a portfolio of related brands. The company, founded by Ralph Lauren in 1967 and headquartered in New York City, has grown from a single line of men’s neckties into a global lifestyle business that spans apparel, accessories and home goods.

Ralph Lauren’s product assortment includes menswear, womenswear and childrenswear along with footwear, leather goods, eyewear, fragrances and home furnishings.