Ralph Lauren Corp (NYSE:RL) Class A stock hit a new all-time high of $289.34, marking a major achievement for the luxury fashion brand. Backed by a market cap of $17.52 billion and a solid gross profit margin of 68.55%, the company’s latest performance signals strong investor confidence and financial health. With a 61.3% gain over the past year, Ralph Lauren’s upward momentum showcases its effective strategy execution in a highly competitive retail environment. The stock currently trades at a P/E ratio of 24.24 and offers a 1.28% dividend yield.
Investor optimism has been further fueled by the company’s recent fourth-quarter earnings, which prompted several analysts to raise their price targets. UBS maintained a Buy rating and lifted its target to $384, citing particularly strong direct-to-consumer growth in Europe and Asia. Deutsche Bank echoed this sentiment with a Buy rating and a $343 price target, pointing to solid fundamentals and global expansion potential. BMO Capital Markets raised its target to $205 but held an Underperform rating, noting the company’s results outpaced expectations.
JPMorgan remained bullish as well, keeping its Overweight rating and boosting its price target to $355. The bank sees potential upside in Ralph Lauren’s fiscal 2026 outlook, projecting revenue growth of 6–7%, ahead of its prior estimates and the broader consensus.
In corporate governance news, Ralph Lauren announced that Angela Ahrendts will become Lead Independent Director following the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders. A board member since 2018, Ahrendts will take over from Hubert Joly, who is stepping down after 16 years of service. The leadership shift reflects ongoing strategic evolution within the company as it continues to pursue growth across global markets.
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