New York-headquartered Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) is a global lifestyle and luxury company best known for turning classic American style into one of the world’s most recognizable fashion brands. With a market cap of $22.1 billion, its portfolio spans apparel, footwear, accessories, home furnishings, fragrances, and hospitality, with iconic labels including Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Purple Label, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, RLX, and Chaps.
Ralph Lauren has been dressed for success over the past year, with its shares comfortably outpacing the broader market. RL has gained 26.2% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 18.7%. But the stock has lost some of its shine in 2026, rising just 2.5% on a YTD basis compared with the benchmark index’s 12.2% rally.