Ralph Lauren Corp (RL) company profile
Close on Nov 12, 2026Market cap $23.28BP/E 22.4Yield 0.93%
About Ralph Lauren
Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments, SIC 2320
Ralph Lauren designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle products across five primary categories: apparel, accessories and footwear, fragrances, home furnishings, and hospitality services. The company organizes operations into three regional reporting segments covering North America, Europe, and Asia, alongside licensing activities. Its merchandise reaches retail consumers through brand-operated physical stores, concession shops, and e-commerce websites. Additionally, the company serves wholesale clients such as department stores, specialty retailers, and third-party digital partners, while licensing selected trademarks to third-party manufacturers.
The company distributes products internationally across regions including the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australasia. Its direct retail network includes 594 stores—comprising 287 Ralph Lauren locations and 307 outlet facilities—plus 644 concession shop-within-shops, while licensing partners operate 135 standalone stores. Wholesale merchandise is distributed through roughly 9,500 retail doors globally. Ralph Lauren also operates restaurants and coffee concepts across several international cities. While the provided text does not identify an official corporate headquarters, it notes that the primary wholesale showrooms reside in New York City.
Summary of the business section of Ralph Lauren's latest annual report, written by StockData.
Company profile
Company
- Legal name
- Ralph Lauren Corp
- Founded
- 1967
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Address
- 650 Madison Avenue 10022
- Phone
- (212) 318-7000
- Website
- ralphlauren.com
- Employees
- 23,600, Mar 28, 2026
- Industry
- Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments
- Incorporated in
- Delaware
- Fiscal year ends
- March 28
- Auditor
- Ernst& Young LLP, New York, New York
Stock & identifiers
- Ticker
- RL
- Exchange
- NYSE
- IPO date
- Jun 12, 1997
- Shares outstanding
- 60M, Jul 31, 2026
- Public float
- $11.94B, Sep 26, 2025
- Filer category
- Large accelerated filer
- SEC CIK
- 1037038
- CUSIP
- 751212101
- ISIN
- US7512121010
- FIGI
- BBG000BS0ZF1
- Share class FIGI
- BBG001S9TL45
- LEI
- HO1QNWM0IXBZ0QSMMO20
- EIN
- 13-2622036
Executives and directors
Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years
| Name | Position | Shares owned |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Lauren | Exec. Chair, Chief Creative, Director | 29,243,188 |
| Patrice Louvet | President and CEO, Director | 129,485 |
| David R. Lauren | Vice Chair, Chief Innovation, Director | 4,358,296 |
| Robert P. Ranftl | Chief Operating Officer | 7,261 |
| Justin M. Picicci | Chief Financial Officer | 11,261 |
| Halide Alagoz | Chief Product & Merch. Officer | 21,434 |
| Jane Nielsen | COO | 51,288 |
| Valerie B. Jarrett | Director | 6,545 |
| Angela J. Ahrendts | Director | 11,022 |
| Debra S. Cupp | Director | 5,033 |
| Darren Walker | Director | 8,501 |
| Wei Zhang | Director | 3,364 |
| Frank A. Bennack Jr | Director | 32,891 |
| Linda Findley | Director | 11,022 |
| Cesar Conde | Director | 469 |
| Michael A. George | Director | 16,607 |
| Hubert Joly | Director | 30,257 |
CEO pay and shareholder return
Pay versus performance table from the proxy statement
| Fiscal year | CEO total pay | CEO pay actually paid | Other executives (avg) | Value of $100 invested | Peer group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $23.26M | $62.76M | $8.51M | $298 | $59 |
| FY2025 | $23.08M | $40.21M | $9.65M | $348 | $114 |
| FY2024 | $16.63M | $41.97M | $8.21M | $298 | $134 |
| FY2023 | $14.47M | $14.00M | $7.60M | $181 | $138 |
| FY2022 | $18.55M | $18.14M | $12.60M | $169 | $176 |
| FY2021 | $12.06M | $25.48M | $8.62M | $180 | $210 |
“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.
Executive compensation, fiscal 2026
Summary compensation table from the latest proxy statement
| Executive | Salary | Stock awards | Incentive pay | Other | Total | vs. prior year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Lauren Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer | $1.75M | $11.00M | $11.82M | $229.62K | $24.80M | +3% |
| Patrice Louvet President and CEO | $1.35M | $13.71M | $8.10M | $104.09K | $23.26M | +1% |
| Robert Ranftl COO | $1.00M | $2.20M | $2.00M | $34.62K | $5.24M | – |
| Justin Picicci CFO | $700.00K | $1.17M | $1.40M | $28.50K | $3.30M | +2% |
| Halide Alagoz Chief Product & Merchandising Officer | $1.00M | $1.96M | $2.00M | $74.31K | $5.03M | +15% |
| David Lauren Chief Branding and Innovation Officer | $987.50K | $1.17M | $1.98M | $28.85K | $4.17M | +8% |
Stock and option awards are grant-date fair values, not realized pay. “Other” includes pension value changes and all other compensation. Source proxy statement.
Employees
Headcount reported in annual reports
“As of March 28, 2026, we had approximately 23,600 employees, comprised of approximately 15,600 full-time and 8,000 part-time employees.”
Corporate history
Events identified from SEC filings
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2011 | Name change | Name changed from POLO RALPH LAUREN CORP to Ralph Lauren Corp |
| Jun 3, 2008 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |
| Mar 12, 2008 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |
| Jun 16, 2005 | Late filing | Notification of late filing |
| Jun 5, 1997 | Listing | Registration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A) |
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