UBS Group Issues Positive Forecast for Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) Stock Price

Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) had its target price boosted by UBS Group from $511.00 to $520.00 in a research note issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the textile maker’s stock. UBS Group’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 31.26% from the stock’s current price.

Several other brokerages have also weighed in on RL. Citigroup boosted their price objective on Ralph Lauren from $400.00 to $455.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Zacks Research lowered Ralph Lauren from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Ralph Lauren from $415.00 to $425.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Wall Street Zen raised Ralph Lauren from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 4th. Finally, Bank of America raised their price objective on Ralph Lauren from $400.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $445.67.

Ralph Lauren Stock Performance

NYSE:RL traded up $0.32 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $396.15. 709,432 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 653,197. The firm has a market capitalization of $23.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.22, a P/E/G ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a 50-day moving average of $387.93 and a 200 day moving average of $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. Ralph Lauren has a 1-year low of $282.80 and a 1-year high of $421.60.

Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The textile maker reported $4.59 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.32 by $0.27. The company had revenue of $1.96 billion for 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%. Ralph Lauren’s quarterly revenue was up 13.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $3.77 earnings per share. Research analysts anticipate that Ralph Lauren will post 18.4 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ralph Lauren

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. USA Financial Formulas grew its stake in shares of Ralph Lauren by 139,800.0% in the first quarter. USA Financial Formulas now owns 1,399 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $481,000 after acquiring an additional 1,398 shares in the last quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB grew its holdings in shares of Ralph Lauren by 8.7% during the 2nd 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. bought a new position in shares of Ralph Lauren in the second quarter worth $1,512,000. Fulton Bank N.A. increased its position in shares of Ralph Lauren by 6.2% in the second quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 1,437 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $577,000 after purchasing an additional 84 shares during the period. Finally, Revolve Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in Ralph Lauren in the second quarter valued at about $479,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 67.91% of the company’s stock.

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.

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.