NYSE$RL
Ralph Lauren Corp · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Ralph Lauren's Q4 2021 results exceeded expectations with revenue growth and improved margins.
Ralph Lauren reported a 1% increase in revenue to $1.29 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021, with positive growth in Asia and Europe. The company's global digital commerce sales accelerated to 52%. Reported EPS was ($1.01), while adjusted EPS was $0.38.
- Revenues increased 1% to $1.29 billion, exceeding expectations with positive growth in Asia and Europe.
- Global digital commerce sales accelerated to 52%, driven by all regions.
- Gross and operating margins improved due to a 30% increase in average unit retail and expense reductions.
- Strategic Realignment Plan announced with anticipated sale of Club Monaco.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Ralph Lauren · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.29B
Revenue by segment
Ralph Lauren · $1.29B total across 4 segments · Q4 2021
- North America$569M-9.6%44.2%
- Europe$370M+4.7%28.8%
- Asia$289M+35.4%22.5%
- Other$58.5M-24.7%4.5%
Forward guidance
The Company expects constant currency revenues to increase approximately 20% to 25% to last year on a 52-week comparable basis. The 53rd week is expected to contribute approximately 140 basis points to revenue growth. Foreign currency is expected to negatively impact revenue growth by approximately 50 to 70 basis points in Fiscal 2022. The Company expects operating margin for Fiscal 2022 of about 11.0%, an increase of approximately 620 basis points on a reported basis.
Tailwinds
- Constant currency revenues are expected to increase approximately 20% to 25%.
- The 53rd week is expected to contribute approximately 140 basis points to revenue growth.
- Operating margin for Fiscal 2022 is expected to be about 11.0%, an increase of approximately 620 basis points on a reported basis.
- Operating margin expansion is expected to be driven by operating expense leverage.
- First quarter revenues are expected to increase approximately 140% to 150% in constant currency to last year.
Headwinds
- Foreign currency is expected to negatively impact revenue growth by approximately 50 to 70 basis points in Fiscal 2022.
- Gross margin is expected to be down 40 to 60 basis points as mix normalizes.
- Gross margin is expected to contract approximately 575 basis points to last year as the Company laps unusual COVID-related mix benefits from the prior year, when the majority of our stores across North America and Europe were closed.
- The Company continues to note the ongoing uncertainty and evolving situation surrounding COVID-19 impacting the timing and path of recovery in each market, including the potential for further resurgences of the pandemic across various markets.
- The Company's current outlook could be negatively impacted if government-mandated lockdowns or restrictions are extended or more severe measures are applied.
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 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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