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Ralph Lauren (RL) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Ralph Lauren gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 8, 2024. Of 9 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 7 times (78%). Tax rate: 7 of 9, on average -0.4 pts against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 10 times and lowered it 3 times.
Operating margin
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | 10.0% (May 21, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Tax rate
Met or beat 7 of 9 periods (2 above, 4 within, 3 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY27 | 23.0%–24.0% (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 FY27 | 19.0%–20.0% (Aug 6, 2026) | 19.7% | within the range | +0.2 pts |
| Q1 FY27 | 22.0%–23.0% (May 21, 2026) | 23.4% | above the range | +0.9 pts |
| FY27 | 21.0%–22.0% (May 21, 2026) → reaffirmed 21.0%–22.0% (Aug 6, 2026) → reaffirmed 21.0%–22.0% (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 FY26 | 19.0%–21.0% (Feb 5, 2026) | 21.5% | above the range | +1.5 pts |
| FY26 | 20.0%–22.0% (May 22, 2025) → lowered 19.0%–20.0% (Aug 7, 2025) → raised 19.0%–21.0% (Nov 6, 2025) | 20.1% | within the range | +0.1 pts |
| Q3 FY26 | 21.0%–23.0% (Nov 6, 2025) | 22.0% | within the range | +0.0 pts |
| Q2 FY26 | 15.0%–17.0% (Aug 7, 2025) | 14.5% | below the range | -1.5 pts |
| Q1 FY26 | 20.0%–21.0% (May 22, 2025) | 20.7% | within the range | +0.2 pts |
| Q4 FY25 | 24.0%–25.0% (Feb 6, 2025) | 20.5% | below the range | -4.0 pts |
Capital expenditures
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY25 | $300M–$325M (May 23, 2024) → reaffirmed $300M–$325M (Aug 7, 2024) → lowered $250M–$300M (Nov 7, 2024) → lowered $200M–$250M (Feb 6, 2025) | $216M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
| FY24 | $200M–$225M (Feb 8, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Ralph Lauren, Q2 FY27: revenue $2.2B (+9% year over year), operating margin 16.6%, net earnings $297M, operating cash flow $279M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Ralph Lauren beat its guidance?
Ralph Lauren gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 8, 2024. Of 9 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 7 times (78%). Tax rate: 7 of 9, on average -0.4 pts against the guided midpoint.
How often does Ralph Lauren raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 10 times and lowered it 3 times since Feb 8, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.