Ralph Lauren Corp (RL) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Ralph Lauren Corp (RL) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Ralph Lauren Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Ralph Lauren Corp is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $22.27B. It ranks number 2 by market capitalization among the 6 Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for RL is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.2%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.6%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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Ralph Lauren Corp (RL) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | RL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $22.27B | 2/6 |
| P/E Ratio | 22.66x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 8.18x | 2/6 |
| EPS | $16.94 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $45.68 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | RL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 43.8% | – |
| ROA | 15.6% | – |
| ROIC | 23.1% | 2/5 |
| Gross Margin | 65.3% | 1/6 |
| Operating Margin | 15.2% | 2/6 |
| Net Margin | 13.6% | – |
| EBT Margin | 15.1% | 2/6 |
| Tax Rate | 20.7% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | RL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.04x | 1/5 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.42x | 1/5 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.81x | 3/6 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.81x | 3/6 |
| Interest Coverage | 26.3x | 1/5 |
| Working Capital | $1.96B | 1/5 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | RL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.35B | 2/6 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 9.2% | 6/6 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | RL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Turnover | 2.0x | 5/5 |
| Days Inventory | 180 days | 1/5 |
| Payables Period | 86 days | 2/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | RL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Income | $1.33B | 2/6 |
| Net Income | $1.19B | – |
| SG&A Expense | $4.29B | 3/6 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.36B | 4/6 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | RL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 60M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $3.83B | 50.1% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1.72B | 22.4% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $389M | 5.1% of assets |
| Inventory | $1.16B | 15.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $4.94B | 64.5% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $1.32B | 17.2% of assets |
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Ralph Lauren Corp (RL) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Ralph Lauren Corp (Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments): 6 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Ralph Lauren Corp (RL) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Ralph Lauren Corp (RL) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Ralph Lauren Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Ralph Lauren Corp stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for RL is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Ralph Lauren Corp forecasts updated?
Ralph Lauren Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Ralph Lauren Corp's industry peers?
6 issuers in our coverage, RL included, share the SEC industry code Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments. The largest are: Cintas Corp (CTAS), V F Corp (VFC), Pvh Corp. /De/ (PVH), Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB), Oxford Industries Inc (OXM).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.