Ralph Lauren Corporation

RL · Consumer Cyclical

About Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a Apparel Manufacturing company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

RL trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel Manufacturing

Key Statistics

Current Price
$339.11
Market Cap
$20.56B
52-Week High
$389.15
52-Week Low
$176.61
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel Manufacturing

$1,000 Invested in Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)

1 Year
$1,533
+53%
3 Years
$3,225
+223%
5 Years
$3,099
+210%
10 Years
$4,259
+326%
Since IPO
$14,363
+1336%

How much would $1,000 invested in RL be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in RL 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) in 2025 would be worth $1,533 as of May 2026, representing a +53.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in RL 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) in 2023 would be worth $3,225 as of May 2026, representing a +222.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in RL 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) in 2021 would be worth $3,099 as of May 2026, representing a +209.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in RL 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) in 2016 would be worth $4,259 as of May 2026, representing a +325.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in RL at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) at IPO would be worth $14,363 as of May 2026, representing a +1336.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.29%
Positive Months
186
54% of 345
Negative Months
159
46% of 345
Data Period
28+ years
345 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jan 1999 (+29.6%)
Best month on avg: November (+6.2%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-36.0%)
Worst month on avg: June (-1.9%)

Over the past 28+ years (345 months), Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.29% with a median return of +0.89%. The stock had 186 positive months (54%) and 159 negative months (46%). The best month in RL's history was January 1999 with a +29.6% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -36.0%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.2%), and June the weakest (-1.9%).

RL's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +68.5%, and the worst was 2015 at -44.2%.

Annual Returns

Over 29 years of trading history, Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) has delivered an average annual return of +14.27% with a median return of +16.66%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.62%. The stock posted gains in 19 years (66%) and losses in 10 years (34%).

RL's best year was 2009 with a +79.06% gain, while the worst was 2015 at -38.80%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. RL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 16 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.

Avg Return
+14.27%
Best Year
2009 (+79.06%)
Worst Year
2015 (-38.80%)
Positive Years
19/29
Year Return Start End
2026 -4.10% $353.61 $339.11
2025 +55.03% $228.10 $353.61
2024 +62.85% $140.06 $228.10
2023 +39.82% $100.17 $140.06
2022 -8.41% $109.37 $100.17
2021 +16.66% $93.75 $109.37
2020 -10.63% $104.90 $93.75
2019 +16.07% $90.38 $104.90
2018 +1.82% $88.76 $90.38
2017 +17.53% $75.52 $88.76
2016 -17.21% $91.23 $75.52
2015 -38.80% $149.05 $91.23
2014 +6.01% $140.60 $149.05
2013 +19.21% $117.94 $140.60
2012 +9.59% $107.63 $117.94
2011 +25.23% $85.94 $107.63
2010 +37.59% $62.46 $85.94
2009 +79.06% $34.88 $62.46
2008 -26.25% $47.30 $34.88
2007 -20.23% $59.30 $47.30
2006 +38.77% $42.73 $59.30
2005 +32.36% $32.28 $42.73
2004 +48.73% $21.71 $32.28
2003 +33.10% $16.31 $21.71
2002 -18.68% $20.06 $16.31
2001 +19.93% $16.72 $20.06
2000 +30.77% $12.79 $16.72
1999 -11.07% $14.38 $12.79
1998 -20.88% $18.18 $14.38

Frequently Asked Questions: RL

What sector is RL in?

RL operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Apparel Manufacturing industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.

How has RL performed historically?

Over 29 years of trading history, RL has posted gains in 19 years (66% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +79.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in RL?

You can invest in RL through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold RL.

Last updated: 3/24/2026