AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Ralph Lauren (RL)

Ralph Lauren raises FY2027 outlook as first-quarter revenue rises 14% and EPS climbs 22%

Positive Impact 4 of 5 guidance Written later

Ralph Lauren reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $2.0 billion, up 14% on a reported basis, and diluted EPS of $4.28, up 22% from $3.52 a year earlier. The company raised its full-year fiscal 2027 constant-currency revenue growth outlook to be centered around 5% to 6% and its operating margin expansion outlook, citing stronger-than-expected first-quarter results.

Key points

  • Q1 fiscal 2027 revenue rose 14% to $2.0 billion reported, 13% in constant currency; diluted EPS was $4.28 reported and $4.59 adjusted, versus $3.52 and $3.77 a year earlier
  • Full-year fiscal 2027 constant-currency revenue growth is now centered around 5% to 6%, and operating margin is expected to expand approximately 60 to 80 basis points
  • Q1 net income was $262 million; the company repurchased approximately $250 million of Class A stock and paid dividends of $54.8 million in the quarter
  • Second-quarter guidance calls for constant-currency revenue growth centered around 5% to 6%, with foreign currency expected to reduce revenue growth by 100 to 150 basis points

The filing

CompanyRalph Lauren (RL)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 6, 2026, 8:07 AM ET
Accession number0001628280-26-053896

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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