Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) shares spiked Thursday. The company, a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of luxury lifestyle products, today reported earnings per diluted share of $2.31, up 5% to prior year on a reported basis and $2.54, up 21% on an adjusted basis, excluding restructuring-related and other net charges, for the second quarter of Fiscal 2025. This compared to earnings per diluted share of $2.19 on a reported basis and $2.10 on an adjusted basis, excluding restructuring-related and other net charges for the second quarter of Fiscal 2024.
“A spirit of optimism and the easy elegance of timeless style — these are elements that have come to define our brand,” said Ralph Lauren, Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer. “This summer was a celebration of all that we cherish, and as we turn our focus to holiday, we will continue inspiring people around the world to come together and step into their dreams.”
“Our teams are executing well on our long-term strategy, injecting energy and excitement behind our storied brand through what continues to be a choppy global operating environment,” said CEO Patrice Louvet. Our strong business performance across every geography this quarter underscores the resilience of our diversified growth drivers and our elevated consumer base, giving us confidence to take up our financial outlook for the full fiscal year ahead of the all-important holiday season.
RL rocketed $11.68, or 5.6%, to $220.04
