RL monthly performance report
Explore RL's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
RL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) closed September 2026 at $335.10, down 3.40% for the month and +6.73% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, RL is −5.23%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −8.38% versus its 200-day moving average ($365.74), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, RL has outperformed the S&P 500 by +120.41%, with a relative strength index reading of 170.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Ralph Lauren Corporation ended September 2026 at $335.10, posting a monthly return of −3.40%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.70%.
The current quarter stands at −16.52% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −8.38% versus the 200-day moving average ($365.74).
Year-to-date, RL is −5.23% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −16.93%. The stock is currently −20.52% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −36.41%.
| Period | RL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.61% | −0.12% | +0.73% |
| 1 Week | −1.18% | −0.34% | −0.84% |
| 1 Month | −3.40% | −0.70% | −2.70% |
| 3 Months | −17.62% | +2.80% | −20.41% |
| 6 Months | 0.00% | +13.85% | −13.85% |
| YTD | −5.23% | +11.70% | −16.93% |
| 12 Months | +6.73% | +15.01% | −8.29% |
| 3 Years | +192.10% | +71.69% | +120.41% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2024 | +29.41% |
| #2 | May 2025 | +23.05% |
| #3 | Nov 2024 | +16.91% |
| #4 | Nov 2023 | +14.97% |
| #5 | Nov 2025 | +14.91% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2025 | −18.59% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −12.85% |
| #3 | Aug 2023 | −11.19% |
| #4 | Aug 2026 | −8.79% |
| #5 | Jun 2024 | −6.32% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +24.25% |
| Q3 2025 | +14.32% |
| Q4 2025 | +12.77% |
| Q1 2026 | −2.72% |
| Q2 2026 | +16.69% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −16.52% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +36.46% |
| 2024 | +60.18% |
| 2025 | +53.09% |
| 2026 | −5.23% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $421.60 (2026-06-15) |
| 52-Week Low | $299.98 (2025-09-25) |
| Current Price | $335.10 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $365.74 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −8.38% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −36.41% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −20.52% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 170.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +120.41% |
| RS Peak | 219.1 (Apr 2026) |
| RS Trough | 97.9 (Oct 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was RL's return for this report period?
RL returned −3.40% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has RL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD RL: −5.23% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is RL's 12-month return?
+6.73% over the trailing 12 months.
Is RL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −8.38% versus 200DMA ($365.74).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−36.41% on 2025-04-08.