RL
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Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) closed at $362.21 as of 2026-05-01, trading 87.9% above its 200-week moving average of $192.75. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 94.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 49, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.91 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1459 weeks of data, RL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought RL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +7.4%.
With a market cap of $22.0 billion, RL is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.6%. Return on equity stands at 33.8%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 7.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 12.0% over the past three years.
Over the past 28 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in RL would have grown to $1589, compared to $1071 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 10.4% vs 8.8% for the index — confirming RL as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 22.9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: RL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After RL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 19 historical episodes, buying RL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +11.6% after 12 months (median +10.0%), compared to +3.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 68% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +37.2% vs +19.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment RL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
RL has crossed below its 200-week MA 19 times with an average 1-year return of +7.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1998 | Nov 2000 | 121 | 40.0% | -26.1% | +1690.6% |
| Nov 2000 | Dec 2000 | 3 | 1.0% | +11.5% | +2140.9% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 3 | 14.3% | +20.9% | +2484.5% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 4 | 11.6% | +32.5% | +2325.3% |
| Sep 2002 | Nov 2002 | 7 | 18.3% | +26.9% | +2224.1% |
| Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 | 1 | 3.3% | +35.5% | +2202.1% |
| Jan 2003 | Mar 2003 | 10 | 8.1% | +41.7% | +2168.7% |
| Dec 2007 | Jan 2008 | 3 | 6.9% | -15.9% | +738.4% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 4 | 1.9% | -43.2% | +725.7% |
| May 2008 | May 2008 | 1 | 0.4% | -15.6% | +696.4% |
| Jul 2008 | Aug 2008 | 4 | 5.1% | -12.0% | +721.5% |
| Sep 2008 | Aug 2009 | 44 | 48.2% | +26.9% | +716.3% |
| Feb 2015 | Jan 2018 | 154 | 47.0% | -36.1% | +224.9% |
| Jan 2018 | Mar 2018 | 8 | 6.1% | +7.6% | +286.4% |
| Apr 2018 | May 2018 | 3 | 1.6% | +25.9% | +297.4% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 3 | 4.3% | +18.0% | +312.2% |
| Jul 2019 | Nov 2019 | 14 | 15.9% | -26.2% | +315.9% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 38 | 38.3% | +49.6% | +385.1% |
| May 2022 | Nov 2022 | 27 | 15.6% | +19.1% | +298.3% |
| Average | 24 | — | +7.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RL below its 200-week moving average?
No. Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) is currently 87.9% above its 200-week moving average of $192.75. It would need to fall to $192.75 to cross below the line.
What is RL's 200-week moving average price?
Ralph Lauren Corporation's 200-week moving average is $192.75 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when RL drops below its 200-week moving average?
RL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +7.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 24 weeks on average.
Is RL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about RL as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 49. Free cash flow yield is 2.6%. Return on equity is 33.8%. Price-to-book is 7.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does RL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 28 years, $100 invested in RL would have grown to $1589, compared to $1071 for the S&P 500. That's 10.4% annualized vs 8.8% for the index. RL has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does RL pay a dividend?
Yes. Ralph Lauren Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 101.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01