The New York-based fashion house posted net income of $361.6 million, or $5.82 per share, for the quarter ending in December—a sharp climb from the $297.4 million reported during the same period last year. On an adjusted basis, Ralph Lauren delivered $6.22 per share, significantly outperforming the $5.82 consensus estimate from Wall Street analysts. Total revenue for the period climbed 12% to $2.41 billion, surpassing the mean analyst expectation of $2.31 billion.
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Ralph Lauren Raises Outlook as Gen Z Demand Fuels Sales Surge
Ralph Lauren Corp. reported a significant jump in fiscal third-quarter profit and raised its full-year sales forecast, driven by a resurgence in classic American style among younger consumers and robust growth across Asian markets.
Regional Growth and Demographic Shifts
The brand’s recent momentum stems largely from its success in capturing Generation Z shoppers, who have increasingly embraced the label’s signature aesthetic. This demographic shift helped the company add 2.1 million new users to its direct-to-consumer platforms during the quarter. The expansion was most visible in Asia, where revenue surged 22% to $620 million, while North American sales grew a steady 8% to reach $1.1 billion.Management has updated its financial targets to reflect this stronger-than-anticipated demand for the fiscal year ending in March:
- Annual revenue growth is now projected at high-single to low-double digits.
- The previous guidance had anticipated a more modest 5% to 7% increase.
- Fourth-quarter revenue is expected to grow in the mid-single digits on a constant-currency basis.
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