Insight ReportRalph Lauren (RL) 4Q16 Results: Beats Expectations, but Investor Day in June Looms Large Coresight Research May 12, 2016 Executive Summary Ralph Lauren reported 4Q16 adjusted, diluted EPS of $0.88, beating the consensus estimate of $0.83 on stronger revenues and gross margins. Revenues were $1.87 billion, down 0.7% year over year but ahead of analysts’ expectations of a1.5% drop. Comps fell by 5% (excluding foreign exchange) and the EBIT margin contracted by 370 basis points; both results exceeded analysts’ expectations. Elevated levels of inventory raised some concerns during the company’s results call. The company will provide 1Q17 and FY17 guidance at its Investor Day on June 7. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: 4Q24 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Which Companies Missed, Beat and Fell in Line with Expectations?—InfographicTransforming Beauty Retail: AI Across the Value Chain, from Innovation to PersonalizationThe Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead SummitEarnings Insights 3Q25: Strong Growth at Ulta, Improvement at Macy’s and Solid Demand at Dollar Stores
