Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) Price Target Raised to $470.00 at Telsey Advisory Group

Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) had its target price raised by equities research analysts at Telsey Advisory Group from $460.00 to $470.00 in a research report issued on Friday. The firm currently has an “outperform” rating on the textile maker’s stock. Telsey Advisory Group’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 18.55% from the company’s current price.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Weiss Ratings cut Ralph Lauren from a “buy (b+)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Friday, May 15th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $446.00 target price on Ralph Lauren in a research report on Friday. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Ralph Lauren in a report on Friday. Zacks Research downgraded Ralph Lauren from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, Bank of America boosted their price target on shares of Ralph Lauren from $400.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Fifteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Ralph Lauren presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $439.71.

Ralph Lauren Trading Up 4.1%

Shares of Ralph Lauren stock opened at $396.46 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $23.60 billion, a PE ratio of 26.24, a P/E/G ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 1.35. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $387.93 and its 200 day moving average price is $368.20. Ralph Lauren has a twelve month low of $273.04 and a twelve month high of $421.60. The company has a current ratio of 2.13, a quick ratio of 1.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51.

Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The textile maker reported $4.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.32 by $0.27. The business had revenue of $1.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.87 billion. Ralph Lauren had a net margin of 11.60% and a return on equity of 38.17%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $3.77 earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Ralph Lauren will post 18.4 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ralph Lauren

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Blueline Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Ralph Lauren during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Ralph Lauren during the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in Ralph Lauren in the second quarter valued at $28,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in Ralph Lauren in the second quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Ralph Lauren during the fourth quarter worth about $35,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 67.91% of the company’s stock.

Key Ralph Lauren News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Earnings and revenue beat expectations: Ralph Lauren reported quarterly earnings of $4.59 per share, above the $4.32 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 13.9% year over year to $1.96 billion versus expectations of $1.87 billion. Results reflected strong global demand, affluent shoppers, higher full-price selling and margin expansion. Ralph Lauren earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Outlook was raised: Management increased its fiscal 2027 revenue-growth forecast to 5%–6% and projected operating-margin expansion of 60–80 basis points. The higher outlook suggests continued momentum in the company’s direct-to-consumer business, pricing power and cost management. Ralph Lauren raises fiscal 2027 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and retail-industry support improved: Needham raised its price target from $405 to $450 and maintained a “Buy” rating. CNBC’s Jim Cramer also highlighted Ralph Lauren’s long-term brand-building discipline, global expansion and core-business execution, reinforcing the bullish investor narrative. Needham raises Ralph Lauren price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional positioning was mixed: Recent filings showed several large investors increasing their holdings, but others reduced or exited positions. This provides some support but does not establish a clear consensus among institutional shareholders.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling remains a watchpoint: Quiver Quantitative reported 17 open-market insider sales and no purchases over the past six months, including substantial selling by CEO Patrice Louvet. While such transactions may reflect personal liquidity needs, they could temper enthusiasm after the earnings-driven advance.

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.