Ralph Lauren's Fiscal Q4 Revenue Jumps 8%

Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) reported its fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on May 22, with quarterly revenue growth of 8%, or 10% on a constant currency basis (exceeding the guidance range of 6% to 7%) and fiscal year revenue growth of 7% (8% in constant currency), due in part to record international performance. Adjusted operating profits grew by 24%. Management highlighted a new $1.5 billion share repurchase authorization and its recent 10% increase in the dividend, and outlined cautious but confident guidance for a fiscal 2026 that will be shaped by tariff risks and macroeconomic uncertainty. For the first time, international markets (Europe and Asia) provided the majority of Ralph Lauren's total revenue, fueling a company-wide margin expansion. Adjusted operating profit rose 24%, supported by a 260-basis-point adjusted gross margin increase to 69.2% in Q4. Europe led regional sales with 16% growth, followed by Asia (13%), while China posted greater than 20% revenue growth, maintaining a strong pace after prior quarters of double-digit percentage growth.International scale and premium brand positioning are driving structural improvements in revenue diversification and operational leverage, directly reducing dependence on more volatile North American markets and enhancing long-term earnings resilience.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool