Ralph Lauren shares rise 16.8% YTD, outpacing the Dow

Ralph Lauren (RL) reported fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and full-year results on May 21, including Q4 revenue of $2 billion, up 17% year over year, and adjusted EPS of $2.80 versus $2.27 a year earlier, topping Wall Street expectations. Global direct-to-consumer comparable sales rose 17% in the quarter, and revenue in Asia increased 23% for fiscal 2026. The stock is up 16.8% year to date and has gained 54.2% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming the Dow. A group of 19 analysts rates the stock “Strong Buy,” with a mean price target of $430.25 implying 4.2% upside.