The American fashion group Ralph Lauren Corporation presented its long-term growth goals on Tuesday as part of a meeting with an investor: inside and analyst. The prospects were with the investors: but not particularly well inside. The company’s share price immediately slipped by more than six percent.
As part of its new growth plan, which bears the title “Next Great Chapter: Drive”, the company is aiming for average currency -adjusted sales growth in the middle single -digit percentage in the three years to 2028. The operational margin is to be increased by around 100 to 150 basis points compared to 2025 in comparison to 2025.
The clothing provider wants to achieve this goal by increasing the gross margin and increasing cost efficiency. At the same time, he wants to continue investing in his “long -term strategic priorities”.
The group wants to go to its shareholders at least two billion US dollars by 2028: release inside
Management also announced that they want to distribute at least two billion US dollars to its shareholders over the next three years, provided that market conditions allow this. This should be done by dividends and stock rescues. It has already been announced that the regular quarterly dividend will be raised by around ten percent to $ 0,9125 from the beginning of the 2026 financial year.
CEO Patrice Louvet outlined the current plans: “Since our last investor day in 2022, we have achieved our long -term goals and at the same time strengthened our business and fundamentally upgraded our brand,” he said in a statement. “We have established several different growth engines that continue to gain momentum and are based on the timeless values and the authentic style that make Ralph Lauren so unique.”
The now presented plan “Our Next Great Chapter: Drive” is based on this “significant progress”, says Louvet. He is based “on the distinctive positioning and attractiveness of our brand, the continuing strength of our products in various lifestyle categories and our growing presence in important cities around the world.”