Form 8-K · Current report
Ralph Lauren Corporation 8-K, filed Nov 5, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0001037038
- Accession no.
- 0001628280-26-070619
Summary
Ralph Lauren Corporation reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 results ahead of its expectations, with revenue up 9% to $2.2 billion, reported diluted EPS of $4.87 and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.64, and raised its full-year fiscal 2027 constant-currency revenue and adjusted operating margin outlook. CEO Patrice Louvet credited continued investment in the company's "Next Great Chapter: Drive" strategic plan, while Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer Ralph Lauren commented on the brand's values ahead of the holiday season.
Key points
- Revenue rose 9% on a reported basis and 10% in constant currency, with Asia up 28% and China up more than 35%; North America rose 6% and Europe 1%.
- Adjusted gross margin was 70.5%, up 250 basis points, and adjusted operating margin was 15.7%, up 160 basis points, helped by average unit retail growth of 9% and favorable geographic mix.
- Reported gross margin of 74.2% included tariff refunds received in the quarter, which the company said drove the 620 basis point reported expansion.
- The company ended the quarter with $1.8 billion in cash and short-term investments and $1.2 billion in total debt, and repurchased about $250 million of Class A common stock in the quarter.
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Items reported
- 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. On November 5, 2026, Ralph Lauren Corporation (the “Company”) reported its results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended September 26, 2026. A copy of the press release issued by the Company concerning the foregoing is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in this Form 8-K, including the accompanying exhibit, is being furnished under Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of such section, nor shall such information be deemed…
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