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With a market cap of $16.9 billion, Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) is a global designer, marketer, and distributor of premium lifestyle products. Operating through wholesale, retail, and licensing channels, it offers a portfolio of renowned brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, and Chaps, and maintains a presence in key international markets along with a restaurant and coffee concept.
Shares of the New York-based company have outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. RL has soared 61.6% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 10.2%. In addition, shares of Ralph Lauren are up 18.7% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX’s 1.3% decrease.