Executive Summary
Ralph Lauren delivered a robust QQ3 2025 quarter with meaningful top-line growth and a favorable margin trajectory. Revenue reached USD 2.1435 billion, up 36.7% year-over-year and 24.2% quarter-over-quarter, supported by a favorable product mix and price realization that contributed to a gross margin of approximately 68.4%. Operating income stood at USD 389.7 million, yielding an operating margin of 18.18%, while net income was USD 297.4 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) USD 4.66. The company generated substantial operating cash flow of USD 738.4 million and free cash flow of USD 677.2 million, underpinning a strong liquidity position and disciplined capital allocation (USD 74.4 million in share repurchases and USD 51.2 million in dividends).
Balance sheet health remains solid: total assets USD 7.081 billion, total liabilities USD 4.542 billion, and stockholders’ equity USD 2.539 billion. Cash and cash equivalents totaled USD 1.940 billion, with total debt USD 2.684 billion and net debt around USD 0.744 billion. Key liquidity metrics show a current ratio of 1.76 and a quick ratio of 1.31, underscoring financial flexibility to fund ongoing investments and potential buybacks.
Forward-looking commentary is limited by the absence of formal guidance in the provided data. Nonetheless, the QQ3 momentum suggests continued revenue expansion in the near term, with management likely focusing on direct-to-consumer growth, product assortment optimization, and disciplined working-capital management. Investors should monitor consumer demand dynamics, currency exposures, and mix between wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels, as well as ongoing investments to sustain growth and profitability.
Key Performance Indicators
QoQ: 117.83% | YoY:191.26%
QoQ: 101.08% | YoY:227.89%
QoQ: 101.69% | YoY:237.59%
Key Insights
Revenue: USD 2.1435B; YoY growth 36.71%; QoQ growth 24.19%.
Gross Profit: USD 1.4661B; Gross Margin 68.40%.
Operating Income: USD 389.7M; Operating Margin 18.18%.
EBITDA: USD 389.7M; EBITDA Margin 18.18%.
Net Income: USD 297.4M; Net Margin 13.88%.
EPS (Diluted): USD 4.66; EPS (basic): USD 4.76; Weighted avg shares (diluted): 63.8M; Weighted avg shares (out): 62.5M.
Cash Flow: Operating cash flow USD 738.4M; Free cash flow USD 677.2M; Net change in cash USD 584.8M; Cash at end of period USD 1.947...
Financial Highlights
Revenue: USD 2.1435B; YoY growth 36.71%; QoQ growth 24.19%.
Gross Profit: USD 1.4661B; Gross Margin 68.40%.
Operating Income: USD 389.7M; Operating Margin 18.18%.
EBITDA: USD 389.7M; EBITDA Margin 18.18%.
Net Income: USD 297.4M; Net Margin 13.88%.
EPS (Diluted): USD 4.66; EPS (basic): USD 4.76; Weighted avg shares (diluted): 63.8M; Weighted avg shares (out): 62.5M.
Cash Flow: Operating cash flow USD 738.4M; Free cash flow USD 677.2M; Net change in cash USD 584.8M; Cash at end of period USD 1.947B; Capex USD 61.2M.
Balance Sheet: Cash and cash equivalents USD 1.940B; Total assets USD 7.081B; Total liabilities USD 4.542B; Stockholders’ equity USD 2.539B; Current ratio 1.755; Quick ratio 1.306; Debt to capitalization 0.514; Long-term debt USD 2.039B; Total debt USD 2.684B; Net debt USD 0.744B.
Capital Allocation: Dividends paid USD 51.2M; Share repurchases USD 74.4M; FX impact USD -77.7M (aspect of cash flow).
Income Statement
Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
Revenue |
2.14B |
36.71% |
24.19% |
Gross Profit |
1.47B |
48.92% |
26.86% |
Operating Income |
389.70M |
191.26% |
117.83% |
Net Income |
297.40M |
227.89% |
101.08% |
EPS |
4.76 |
237.59% |
101.69% |
Key Financial Ratios
operatingProfitMargin
18.2%
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$11.81
freeCashFlowPerShare
$10.84
dividendPayoutRatio
17.2%
Management Commentary
No earnings call transcript was provided in the data set. As a result, no management quotes or theme-based quotes can be summarized from the transcript. If transcripts are supplied, quotes can be organized by themes (strategy, operations, market conditions) with context and significance.
Forward Guidance
No formal forward guidance is disclosed in the provided data. Given the quarterly momentum, investors could expect management to reiterate focus on DTC growth, product innovation, and inventory discipline. Sensitivities to macro conditions, foreign exchange rates, and wholesale channel dynamics could influence visibility. If guidance is issued in subsequent communications, key targets to monitor would include annual revenue trajectory, gross/margin expansion, operating margins, and free cash flow generation. Scenarios should consider: (a) base case with continued demand in North American luxury and expansion in select international markets, (b) upside if DTC grows faster-than-expected and wholesale stabilizes, (c) downside if consumer sentiment weakens or FX headwinds intensify.