How did Ralph Lauren perform in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025?

Revenue increased 11% to $2.1 billion on both a reported and constant-currency basis. Reported net income was $297 million, or $4.66 per diluted share, compared with $4.19 in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted net income was $308 million, or $4.82 per diluted share.

What changed in the company's full-year Fiscal 2025 guidance?

The company now expects constant-currency revenue growth of approximately 6% to 7% and operating margin expansion of approximately 120 to 160 basis points in constant currency, which the release describes as up slightly from its prior outlook for operating margin. Foreign currency is expected to negatively impact revenue by approximately 100 to 150 basis points. The full-year tax rate is expected to be approximately 22% to 23%.

How did the company's regions perform?

Europe revenue rose 16% to $604 million and Asia revenue rose 14% to $507 million, with China up more than 20%. North America revenue increased 7% to $998 million, with a return to growth in wholesale.

What did Ralph Lauren do with its capital in the quarter and year to date?

The company repurchased approximately $74 million of Class A Common Stock in the third quarter and has returned approximately $500 million to shareholders year to date through dividends and repurchases. It ended the quarter with $2.1 billion in cash and short-term investments and $1.1 billion in total debt.

What are the main risks or headwinds the company cited?

The company's outlook reflects inflationary pressures, tariffs, other consumer spending-related headwinds, global supply chain disruptions, and foreign currency volatility. Fourth-quarter foreign currency is expected to reduce revenue growth by approximately 300 basis points, and freight and other product costs created incremental margin pressure in the quarter.

RL 8-K: Earnings & Results

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed February 6, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Ralph Lauren Corporation reported results for its third quarter of Fiscal 2025, the fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2024, in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 2.02.

Revenue rose 11% to $2.1 billion^a on both a reported and constant-currency basis, with global direct-to-consumer comparable store sales up 12%. Reported diluted EPS was $4.66, up 11% from $4.19, and adjusted diluted EPS was $4.82, up 16% from $4.17, excluding restructuring-related and other net charges. Reported operating income was $389.7 million (operating margin 18.2%), and adjusted operating margin was 18.7%, 230 basis points above the prior year.

The company raised its full-year Fiscal 2025 outlook. Constant-currency revenue growth is now expected at approximately 6%^b to 7% (previously not stated in this filing), foreign currency is expected to reduce revenue by 100 to 150 basis points, and operating margin is expected to expand approximately 120 to 160 basis points in constant currency. Fourth-quarter guidance calls for constant-currency revenue growth of approximately 6% to 7%, with foreign currency reducing revenue growth by approximately 300 basis points.

Capital expenditures for Fiscal 2025 are now expected at $200 million to $250 million^c. The balance sheet remained solid at quarter-end, with cash and short-term investments of $2.1 billion against total debt of $1.1 billion.

Inventories were $998.6 million^d, and the company repurchased approximately $74 million of Class A Common Stock in the quarter. Year to date, the company has returned approximately $500 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

Third-quarter revenue increased 11% to $2.1 billion, up 11% in constant currency, with growth in Europe (16%) and Asia (14%) and North America up 7%.
Global direct-to-consumer comparable store sales grew 12%, and average unit retail rose 12% across the direct-to-consumer network.
Reported diluted EPS of $4.66 (up 11%) and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.82 (up 16%); reported operating margin was 18.2% and adjusted operating margin was 18.7%.
Full-year Fiscal 2025 outlook raised: constant-currency revenue growth of approximately 6% to 7% and operating margin expansion of approximately 120 to 160 basis points in constant currency.
Fourth-quarter outlook calls for constant-currency revenue growth of approximately 6% to 7% and operating margin expansion of approximately 120 to 140 basis points in constant currency.
Balance sheet remained healthy with $2.1 billion in cash and short-term investments and $1.1 billion in total debt; inventory was $1.0 billion, down 5% year over year.
Fiscal 2025 capital expenditure expectation is $200 million to $250 million.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Ralph Lauren perform in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025?
Revenue increased 11% to $2.1 billion on both a reported and constant-currency basis. Reported net income was $297 million, or $4.66 per diluted share, compared with $4.19 in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted net income was $308 million, or $4.82 per diluted share.
What changed in the company's full-year Fiscal 2025 guidance?
The company now expects constant-currency revenue growth of approximately 6% to 7% and operating margin expansion of approximately 120 to 160 basis points in constant currency, which the release describes as up slightly from its prior outlook for operating margin. Foreign currency is expected to negatively impact revenue by approximately 100 to 150 basis points. The full-year tax rate is expected to be approximately 22% to 23%.
How did the company's regions perform?
Europe revenue rose 16% to $604 million and Asia revenue rose 14% to $507 million, with China up more than 20%. North America revenue increased 7% to $998 million, with a return to growth in wholesale.
What did Ralph Lauren do with its capital in the quarter and year to date?
The company repurchased approximately $74 million of Class A Common Stock in the third quarter and has returned approximately $500 million to shareholders year to date through dividends and repurchases. It ended the quarter with $2.1 billion in cash and short-term investments and $1.1 billion in total debt.
What are the main risks or headwinds the company cited?
The company's outlook reflects inflationary pressures, tariffs, other consumer spending-related headwinds, global supply chain disruptions, and foreign currency volatility. Fourth-quarter foreign currency is expected to reduce revenue growth by approximately 300 basis points, and freight and other product costs created incremental margin pressure in the quarter.

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