Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) Price Target Raised to $450.00

Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) had its price target raised by Needham & Company LLC from $405.00 to $450.00 in a report published on Thursday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the textile maker’s stock.

A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. Bank of America boosted their target price on shares of Ralph Lauren from $400.00 to $450.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Zacks Research downgraded Ralph Lauren from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on Ralph Lauren from $434.00 to $452.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. UBS Group boosted their price objective on Ralph Lauren from $480.00 to $511.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Barclays raised their target price on Ralph Lauren from $430.00 to $439.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Ralph Lauren has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $445.67.

Ralph Lauren Stock Performance

RL opened at $396.15 on Thursday. Ralph Lauren has a 12-month low of $282.80 and a 12-month high of $421.60. The company has a current ratio of 2.04, a quick ratio of 1.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53. The firm has a market capitalization of $23.58 billion, a PE ratio of 24.96, a P/E/G ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.35. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $388.57 and a two-hundred day moving average of $368.39.

Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The textile maker reported $4.59 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.32 by $0.27. The business had revenue of $1.96 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.87 billion. Ralph Lauren had a net margin of 11.76% and a return on equity of 39.10%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $3.77 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Ralph Lauren will post 18.54 EPS for the current year.

Ralph Lauren Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 26th were paid a dividend of $1.00 per share. This represents a $4.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, June 26th. This is an increase from Ralph Lauren’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.91. Ralph Lauren’s dividend payout ratio is currently 26.47%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ralph Lauren

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. HS Management Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Ralph Lauren in the 2nd quarter valued at about $10,246,000. USA Financial Formulas boosted its position in Ralph Lauren by 139,800.0% during the first quarter. USA Financial Formulas now owns 1,399 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $481,000 after purchasing an additional 1,398 shares in the last quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB boosted its position in Ralph Lauren by 8.7% during the second quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB now owns 11,940 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $4,793,000 after purchasing an additional 960 shares in the last quarter. Redhawk Wealth Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Ralph Lauren in the second quarter valued at approximately $1,512,000. Finally, Fulton Bank N.A. grew its holdings in Ralph Lauren by 6.2% in the second quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 1,437 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $577,000 after purchasing an additional 84 shares during the period. 67.91% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Ralph Lauren News Summary

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.

Ralph Lauren Company Profile

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.