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New York-based Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) is a major designer, marketer and distributor of premium lifestyle products in North America and internationally. The company has a market cap of $22.4 billion and offers products in the apparel, footwear, accessories, home furnishings, and other licensed product categories.
The company's shares have outperformed the broader market over the past year and in 2026. RL stock has surged 31.9% over the past 52 weeks and 6.9% on a YTD basis. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 12.3% over the past year and risen marginally in 2026.