Ralph Lauren Slips to 287th in Trading Volume Despite Bullish Analyst Targets

On May 23, 2025, Ralph Lauren (RL) experienced a significant decline in trading volume, with a total of 2.85 billion shares traded, marking a 33.81% decrease from the previous day. This placed Ralph Lauren at the 287th position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of Ralph Lauren also decreased by 1.20%.

Jefferies has raised its price target for Ralph Lauren to $328 from $250, maintaining a Buy rating on the shares. This adjustment comes after a strong fourth quarter performance that exceeded expectations. The firm highlighted the company's solid beat in earnings and revenue, which contributed to the positive outlook.

BMO Capital also increased its price target for Ralph Lauren to $205 from $197, while keeping an Underperform rating. The analyst noted that Ralph Lauren posted strong sales and gross margins, with continued growth in Average Unit Retail (AUR). Despite the positive sales and margin performance, the company continues to face recurring one-time expenses and conservative guidance.

TD Cowen has demonstrated a positive outlook on Ralph Lauren shares, increasing the price target to $308. This adjustment reflects the firm's confidence in the company's future performance and growth prospects.

UBS maintains a Buy rating on Ralph Lauren and has raised the stock's price target from $335 to $384. This increase comes despite the current stock price being at $273.13, indicating a strong bullish sentiment towards the company's future prospects.

Ralph Lauren Corporation has warned of limited sales growth for fiscal 2026 due to increased tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The company is exploring options to mitigate the impact of these tariffs, which may include raising prices for its products.

Ralph Lauren reported a 33% increase in adjusted earnings per share to $2.27 per share. The company's revenue also showed strong growth, contributing to the positive earnings report. Despite the strong performance, Ralph Lauren expects fiscal 2026 revenue to increase in the low-single digits from last year, including the impact of tariffs and inflationary pressures.