NYSE$RL
Ralph Lauren Corp · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Ralph Lauren's Q2 2021 results reflected continued recovery from COVID-19 impacts, with expense reductions and inventory discipline.
Ralph Lauren reported a decrease in revenue by 30% to $1.2 billion, but adjusted earnings per diluted share were $1.44, compared to $2.55 in the prior year. The company maintained balance sheet strength with $2.4 billion in cash and investments and continued expense reductions and inventory discipline.
- Maintained balance sheet strength and liquidity with $2.4 billion in cash and investments.
- Second quarter revenues were $1.2 billion, reflecting continued recovery from COVID-19-related impacts.
- Second quarter average unit retail increased 26% driven by ongoing brand elevation.
- Announced restructuring actions to position the company for future growth.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Ralph Lauren · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.19B
Revenue by segment
Ralph Lauren · $1.19B total across 4 segments · Q2 2021
- North America$543M—45.5%
- Europe$360M—30.1%
- Asia$237M—19.8%
- Other$54.5M—4.6%
Forward guidance
Ralph Lauren expects financial results for Q3 and full year Fiscal 2021 to be adversely impacted by the pandemic and prolonged demand recovery. They anticipate gross margin expansion continuing through the second half of the fiscal year, also at a more moderate pace compared to the first half, and a slight decline in operating expenses.
Tailwinds
- Continued gross margin expansion through the second half of the fiscal year.
- Slight decline in operating expenses.
Headwinds
- Ongoing high level of uncertainty surrounding COVID-19.
- Financial results for both the third quarter and full year Fiscal 2021 to continue to be adversely impacted by the pandemic
- Prolonged demand recovery.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2021
+1.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.6%
Avg return
30 days after
52%
36 / 69 earnings
Positive
+20.8%
Q2 2016
Best reaction
-24.5%
Q3 2016
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | +12.6% | +14.2% | +25.2% | |
| Q3 2026 | -4.5% | +0.4% | -4.6% | |
| Q2 2026 | -0.6% | +5.3% | +16.3% | |
| Q1 2026 | -6.4% | -1.1% | +3.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | +1.1% | +4.5% | -3.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | +9.7% | +9.3% | -6.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | +7.0% | +0.7% | +10.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | -2.0% | -3.6% | +4.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | +5.6% | +10.4% | +11.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | +18.9% | +19.2% | +19.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.3% | +2.2% | +16.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -5.5% | -6.9% | -9.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | +4.2% | +1.0% | +10.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +1.0% | +4.3% | -3.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | +15.7% | +15.1% | +19.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -5.6% | -2.3% | -6.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | +3.0% | +8.7% | +2.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | +4.4% | +9.7% | +2.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -5.2% | -1.7% | -8.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | +4.4% | +4.4% | -0.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | -7.6% | -7.2% | -13.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | +3.1% | +4.9% | +16.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | -10.0% | -7.0% | +18.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.7% | -5.4% | +6.4% | |
| Q4 2020 | -1.7% | -5.7% | -16.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +8.2% | +6.4% | -4.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +12.8% | +10.4% | +10.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | -6.3% | -11.1% | -20.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | -2.2% | -4.9% | -4.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | +10.1% | +9.1% | +7.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | -6.9% | -9.4% | -20.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -5.2% | -4.1% | -3.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | +15.6% | +17.7% | +11.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | -3.9% | -6.6% | -6.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.4% | -5.0% | +6.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | +11.4% | +7.2% | +13.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | -4.8% | -6.9% | -0.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | -12.8% | -13.0% | -8.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | +4.8% | +10.8% | +6.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | +14.3% | +14.8% | +6.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2016 | -24.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +20.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -17.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -6.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +8.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +9.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +8.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +10.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +10.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +9.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +9.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -5.5% | — | — |
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