01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed September 16, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ralph Lauren Corporation furnished this Form 8-K on September 16, 2025, to report that it hosted an investor meeting in New York City that day to present its "Next Great Chapter: Drive" strategic growth plan and long-term financial outlook.
The accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) states that the company is reiterating its Fiscal 2026 guidance, provided on its August 7, 2025 earnings call, and introducing a three-year outlook through Fiscal 2028. Management expects revenue to grow at a mid-single-digit compound annual growth rate in constant currency from a Fiscal 2025 base, and operating margin to expand approximately 100 to 150 basis points by Fiscal 2028 in constant currency. Operating profit growth is expected to exceed top-line growth by Fiscal 2028 in constant currency.
On capital allocation, the company plans to return at least $2 billiona in excess free cash flow to shareholders on a cumulative basis through Fiscal 2028 via regular quarterly dividends and share repurchases, subject to Board authorization and business conditions. Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately 4% to 5% of revenue annually through Fiscal 2028. The Board raised the regular quarterly dividend by approximately 10% to $0.9125 per share at the beginning of Fiscal 2026, an annual rate of $3.65 per share.
The current share repurchase authorization allows up to $1.6 billionb in Class A Common Stock repurchases. The outlook excludes potential restructuring-related and other net charges and is subject to risks including tariffs, inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, and foreign currency volatility. The filing furnishes the information under Item 7.01 and states that it is not deemed filed for Exchange Act Section 18 purposes.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Strategic plan: "Next Great Chapter: Drive" built on three growth drivers: elevating the lifestyle brand, driving the core and expanding for more, and winning in key cities with a consumer ecosystem (top 30 cities, with the next 20 developed).
- Three-year outlook through Fiscal 2028: revenue expected to grow at a mid-single-digit compound annual growth rate in constant currency from a Fiscal 2025 base.
- Margin target: operating margin expected to expand approximately 100 to 150 basis points by Fiscal 2028 in constant currency, with operating profit growth exceeding top-line growth.
- Capital returns: at least $2 billion in cumulative excess free cash flow to be returned to shareholders through Fiscal 2028 via dividends and share repurchases.
- Dividend increase: quarterly cash dividend raised approximately 10% to $0.9125 per share, an annual rate of $3.65 per share, at the start of Fiscal 2026.
- Capital expenditures expected at approximately 4% to 5% of revenue annually through Fiscal 2028.
- Fiscal 2026 guidance reiterated from the August 7, 2025 earnings call; the $1.6 billion Class A share repurchase authorization remains in place.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What revenue growth does Ralph Lauren expect over the next three years?
The company expects revenue to increase at a compound annual growth rate of mid-single digits in constant currency over the three years from a Fiscal 2025 base through Fiscal 2028.
How much margin improvement is targeted?
Operating margin is expected to expand approximately 100 to 150 basis points by Fiscal 2028 in constant currency, driven by gross margin expansion and operating expense leverage, balanced with continued investment in strategic priorities.
How much capital will be returned to shareholders?
The company plans to return at least $2 billion in excess free cash flow on a cumulative basis through Fiscal 2028 through quarterly dividends and share repurchases, subject to Board authorization and overall business and market conditions.
Did the dividend change?
Yes. The Board increased the regular quarterly cash dividend by approximately 10% to $0.9125 per share at the beginning of Fiscal 2026, an annual rate of $3.65 per share.
What risks could affect the outlook?
The outlook reflects the company's assessment of the geopolitical and macroeconomic environment, including inflationary pressures, tariffs and other consumer spending headwinds, global supply chain disruptions, and foreign currency volatility. It excludes potential restructuring-related and other net charges.
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