NYSE$RL
Ralph Lauren Corp · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Ralph Lauren reported a net loss for Q4 2020, impacted by COVID-19 and Hong Kong protests, but made progress on its Next Great Chapter plan before the crisis.
Ralph Lauren Corporation reported a decrease in revenue by 15% to $1.3 billion, and a net loss of $249 million, or ($3.38) per diluted share for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2020. The results were impacted by adverse impacts related to COVID-19 and Hong Kong protest business disruptions.
- Earnings per diluted share of ($3.38) on a reported basis and ($0.68) on an adjusted basis.
- Revenue declined 15% to $1.3 billion on a reported basis.
- Average unit retail increased 8% driven by ongoing brand elevation and quality of sales initiatives.
- Maintained balance sheet strength with $2.1 billion in cash and investments.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Ralph Lauren · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.27B
Revenue by segment
Ralph Lauren · $1.27B total across 4 segments · Q4 2020
- North America$629M—49.4%
- Europe$353M—27.7%
- Asia$214M—16.8%
- Other$77.7M—6.1%
Forward guidance
Due to the high level of uncertainty and evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, Ralph Lauren is suspending all future guidance. The company expects financial results for both periods to be significantly negatively impacted by the pandemic.
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 Q4 2020
+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
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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