NYSE$RL

Ralph Lauren Corp · Q2 2023 earnings

Q2 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Ralph Lauren reported better-than-expected results, driven by growth across all regions and channels.

Ralph Lauren Corporation reported a 5% increase in revenue to $1.6 billion and earnings per diluted share of $2.18 for the second quarter of Fiscal 2023. The company's performance was driven by growth in Asia and Europe, as well as strong digital sales. Ralph Lauren is maintaining its full year fiscal 2023 outlook.

  • Revenue increased by 5% on a reported basis and 13% in constant currency, exceeding expectations.
  • Adjusted operating margin of 13.4% slightly exceeded outlook.
  • The company continued to invest in key strategic priorities while returning cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
  • Full year fiscal 2023 outlook maintained with net revenue expected to increase high-single-digits in constant currency and adjusted operating margin at the low end of the prior range of 14.0% to 14.5%.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.58B

Previous: $1.5B+5.0%
EPS (adj)

$2.23

Previous: $2.62-14.9%
Free Cash Flow

$151M

Previous: $193M-22.1%
Net Income

$151M

Previous: $193M-22.1%
Operating Income

$207M

Previous: $252M-17.9%
Gross Profit

$1.02B

Previous: $1.02B+0.8%
Cash & Equivalents

$1.11B

Previous: $2.39B-53.6%
Total Assets

$6.73B

Previous: $8.18B-17.6%
Stock-Based Comp

$22.5M

Previous: $22.2M+1.4%

Revenue & EPS history

Ralph Lauren · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.58B

Q2 2023+5%vs Q2 2022
Beat estimate in 11 of 15 quarters(73%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Ralph Lauren · $1.58B total across 4 segments · Q2 2023

  • North America
    $727M+3.3%
  • Europe
    $494M-0.4%
  • Asia
    $316M+17.2%
  • Other
    $43.4M+21.9%

Forward guidance

The Company expects revenue to increase low- to mid-single digits in constant currency for Q3. Foreign currency is expected to negatively impact revenue growth by approximately 780 basis points. Operating margin for the third quarter is expected to be in a range of 17.3% to 17.8% in constant currency.

Tailwinds

  • Revenue expected to increase low- to mid-single digits in constant currency.
  • Operating margin expected to be in a range of 17.3% to 17.8% in constant currency.
  • Gross margin expansion expected to drive operating margin.
  • Tax rates are expected to be in the range of 25% to 26%.
  • Capital expenditures for Fiscal 2023 moderated to approximately $250 million to $275 million.

Headwinds

  • Foreign currency expected to negatively impact revenue growth by approximately 780 basis points.
  • Third quarter and second half outlook reflects increased caution around consumer sentiment in Europe and North America.
  • Foreign currency expected to negatively impact third quarter operating margin by approximately 180 basis points.
  • Foreign currency expected to negatively impact third quarter gross margin by approximately 170 basis points.

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 2023

Historical avgQ2 2023

+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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