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Jul 01, 2023
Ralph Lauren Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Ralph Lauren's Q1 2024 performance was solid, driven by growth in Asia and Europe, with brand elevation offsetting cost headwinds.
Key Takeaways
Ralph Lauren reported a slight increase in revenue, driven by growth in Asia and Europe. The company's EPS grew, and it maintained a healthy balance sheet with $1.7 billion in cash and short-term investments. The company reaffirmed its full-year outlook.
Revenue increased slightly on a reported basis and 1% in constant currency, led by Asia and Europe.
Global direct-to-consumer comparable store sales grew low-single digits, driven by strong full-price retail performance and double-digit AUR growth.
Gross margin expansion resulted in operating margin and double-digit EPS growth, with brand elevation offsetting product cost headwinds.
The company maintained a healthy balance sheet with $1.7 billion in cash and short-term investments and inventory growth of 1%.
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Forward Guidance
The Company continues to expect revenues to increase approximately low-single digits to last year on a constant currency basis. For the second quarter, the Company expects revenue to be flat to up slightly to last year in constant currency.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue to increase approximately low-single digits to last year on a constant currency basis.
- Operating margin for Fiscal 2024 to expand approximately 30 to 50 basis points in constant currency, driven by gross margin expansion.
- Gross margin is now expected to increase approximately 100 basis points in constant currency.
- Reduced freight costs, favorable geographic mix and continued growth in AUR more than offsetting product cost inflation.
- Full year Fiscal 2024 tax rate is now expected in the range of approximately 23% to 24%.
Challenges Ahead
- Foreign currency is expected to negatively impact revenue growth by approximately 20 basis points in Fiscal 2024.
- Foreign currency is expected to negatively impact gross margins by approximately 30 basis points in Fiscal 2024.
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