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Historical analyst accuracy
For Ralph Lauren Corporation, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 55% were profitable, average return +20% (224 calls). At 3 months: +3% average return (40% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telsey Advisory Group | 34 | 88% | +43% |
| UBS | 21 | 67% | +28% |
| Barclays | 19 | 63% | +14% |
| Goldman Sachs | 13 | 38% | +5% |
| TD Cowen | 13 | 92% | +49% |
Valuation
Is Ralph Lauren Corporation overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Ralph Lauren Corporation right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Ralph Lauren Corporation's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Ralph Lauren Corporation | Sector median (Consumer Discretionary) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 22.8 | 19.9 |
| Forward P/E | 16.8 | 14.4 |
| Net margin | 12% | 9% |
👉 Ralph Lauren Corporation is valued in line with its sector (22.8 vs 19.9).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Ralph Lauren Corporation pays about $3.74/share/yr → 0.94% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Ralph Lauren Corporation a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) is "Buy" (53 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 55% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Ralph Lauren Corporation's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $455 (+29% vs $352), ranging from $410 to $520 (11 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Ralph Lauren Corporation?
Over 1 year, 55% of analyst targets on Ralph Lauren Corporation were profitable, for an average return of +20% (across 224 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Ralph Lauren Corporation stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $455 within 12 months, i.e. +29% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $520, the most cautious $410.
What is the Ralph Lauren Corporation stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $455, +29%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (55%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Ralph Lauren Corporation overvalued?
Its P/E is 22.8, forward P/E 16.8. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.