Ralph Lauren's (RL, $109.81) Q4 earnings exceed expectations, but North American sales decline
Ralph Lauren’s fourth-quarter earnings beat analysts' estimates, but its North American sales experienced a year-over-year decline. The report sent the the clothing brand's shares down -5% Tuesday.
The company reported earnings of $1.07 per share for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of 89 cents per share (based on FactSet poll). The figure marks a +20% climb from the year-ago quarter.
Total revenue of $1.5 billion also came in higher than analysts’ estimates of $1.48 billion. But it had a year-over-year decline of -1.5%. Even as sales from Europe and Asia increased +4% and +6% respectively, North American revenue plunged -7%.
Ralph Lauren hiked its quarterly dividend by +10% to 69 cents per share. The next dividend is scheduled to be paid out on July 12, to shareholders of record on June 28.
RL's MACD Histogram just turned positive
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for RL turned positive on April 15, 2025. Looking at past instances where RL's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 49 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where RL's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 14 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 57 cases where RL's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on April 17, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on RL as a result. In of 89 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where RL advanced for three days, in of 341 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
RL may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where RL declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for RL entered a downward trend on April 10, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 76, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (4.589) is normal, around the industry mean (3.082). P/E Ratio (20.932) is within average values for comparable stocks, (28.555). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.329) is also within normal values, averaging (1.991). Dividend Yield (0.016) settles around the average of (0.036) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.877) is also within normal values, averaging (1.500).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. RL’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
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a manufacturer of men's and women's apparel, accessories and skin care products
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