Ralph Lauren beats quarterly estimates as luxury demand holds firm

Ralph Lauren Corp (NYSE:RL) shares surged nearly 12% on Thursday after the high-end apparel maker reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue and profit that topped analyst expectations, signaling resilient consumer appetite for premium fashion amid ongoing tariff uncertainty. The company posted revenue of $1.98 billion, ahead of analyst estimates of roughly $1.85 billion, while adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.80, beating the consensus forecast of approximately $2.55.