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Ralph Lauren Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Results Ahead of Expectations; Provides Initial Outlook for Fiscal 2027
Ralph Lauren Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Results Ahead of Expectations; Provides Initial Outlook for Fiscal
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nRalph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL), a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of luxury lifestyle products, today reported earnings per diluted share of $2.45 on a reported basis and $2.80 on an adjusted basis, excluding restructuring-related and other net charges, for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026. This compared to earnings per diluted share of $2.03 on a reported basis and $2.27 on an adjusted basis, excluding restructuring-related and other net charges, for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025.\n\n\n\"For nearly 60 years, our brand has stood for optimism, quality, authenticity, and a life well lived,\" said Ralph Lauren, Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer. \"From the passion and pursuit of greatness at the Olympics -- the world's biggest stage in sports -- to joyful traditions like Lunar New Year, we are bringing people together through timeless style that celebrates life’s meaningful moments.\"\n\n\n\"Our teams around the world executed with excellence and agility to deliver a strong first year of our Next Great Chapter: Drive strategic plan,\" said Patrice Louvet, President and Chief Executive Officer. \"While navigating a highly dynamic global operating environment, we exceeded our financial commitments in Fiscal 2026 with revenues surpassing $8 billion for the first time on healthy quality of sales, with balanced contributions across our lifestyle categories, geographies, and channels — a testament to the power of our iconic brand and ability to connect authentically with consumers across generations and cultures.\"\n\n\nMr. Louvet continued, \"Looking ahead, we remain focused on driving our multiple engines of growth while continuing to lay the groundwork for sustainable growth and value creation into the future. This gives us confidence in introducing an initial Fiscal 2027 outlook consistent with our Next Great Chapter: Drive commitments, all supported by our highly engaged teams, embracing AI and new technologies, our culture of operating discipline, and a best-in-class balance sheet.\"\n\n\nKey Achievements in Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026\nWe delivered the following highlights across our strategic priorities in the fourth quarter and full year Fiscal 2026:\n\nElevate and Energize Our Lifestyle Brand\nDrove continued momentum in new customer recruitment with 6.5 million new c...