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Ralph Lauren Corp · Q2 2022 earnings

Q2 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported revenues increased with double-digit growth across all regions, and digital ecosystem revenue increased.

Ralph Lauren Corporation reported a strong second quarter in fiscal year 2022, exceeding expectations across key financial, operating, and consumer health metrics. Revenue increased by 26% to $1.5 billion, with significant growth in the global digital ecosystem. The adjusted operating margin reached 17.1%, the highest since fiscal 2013.

  • Second quarter reported revenues increased 26% to $1.5 Billion, above expectations with double-digit growth across all regions
  • Global Digital Ecosystem Revenue Increased Approximately 45% Including Owned Digital Commerce Growth of 35%
  • Second Quarter Average Unit Retail Increased 14% Driven by Continued Brand Elevation and Strong Full-Priced Selling Trends
  • Operating Margin of 16.7% on a Reported Basis and 17.1% on an Adjusted Basis Represents Highest Second Quarter Adjusted Margin Since Fiscal 2013

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.5B

Previous: $1.19B+26.0%
EPS (adj)

$2.62

Previous: $1.44+81.9%
Free Cash Flow

$193M

Previous: -$39.1M+594.4%
Net Income

$193M

Previous: -$39.1M+594.4%
Operating Income

$252M

Previous: -$20.3M+1340.9%
Gross Profit

$1.02B

Previous: $799M+27.0%
Cash & Equivalents

$2.39B

Previous: $2.01B+18.7%
Total Assets

$8.18B

Previous: $7.75B+5.5%
Stock-Based Comp

$22.2M

Previous: $19.5M+13.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Ralph Lauren · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.5B

Q2 2022+26%vs Q2 2021
Beat estimate in 15 of 16 quarters(94%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Ralph Lauren · $1.5B total across 4 segments · Q2 2022

  • North America
    $703M+29.5%
  • Europe
    $496M+37.8%
  • Asia
    $270M+14.1%
  • Other
    $35.6M-34.7%

Forward guidance

The Company expects constant currency revenues to increase approximately 34% to 36% to last year on a 53-week reported basis. For third quarter Fiscal 2022, revenues are expected to increase approximately 14% to 16% in constant currency to last year. Operating margin for the third quarter is expected in the range of 13.0% to 13.5%, roughly in-line with last year.

Tailwinds

  • Company now expects constant currency revenues to increase approximately 34% to 36% to last year on a 53-week reported basis.
  • Gross margin is now expected to increase at the high end of previous guidance of 50 to 70 basis points to last year, with stronger AUR growth and favorable product mix more than offsetting increased freight headwinds.
  • For third quarter Fiscal 2022, revenues are expected to increase approximately 14% to 16% in constant currency to last year.
  • Operating margin for the third quarter is expected in the range of 13.0% to 13.5%, roughly in-line with last year, with modest gross margin expansion partly offset by a shift in the timing of investments from the second quarter, increased freight expenses, normalizing channel mix shift compared to the prior year's COVID disruptions and about 30 basis points of negative impact from foreign currency.
  • The full year Fiscal 2022 tax rate is now expected to be approximately 21% to 22%, assuming a continuation of current tax laws.

Headwinds

  • Foreign currency is expected to negatively impact revenue growth by approximately 20 basis points.
  • The 53rd week is still expected to represent approximately 140 basis points of this year’s revenue growth.
  • Operating expenses continue to reflect the Company's plans to increase marketing and other strategic investments to support long-term growth, including a higher level of spend in the second half of the fiscal year.
  • Foreign currency is expected to negatively impact revenue growth by approximately 140 basis points.
  • Third quarter Fiscal 2022 tax rate is expected to be approximately 22% to 23%.

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 2022

Historical avgQ2 2022

+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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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