Capital Expenditures for Ralph Lauren (RL)
According to Ralph Lauren's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $436.60M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$436.60M
YoY change
+31.2%
5Y CAGR
-4.4%
Peak year (2016)
$418.00M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$5.70B
CapEx history chart for Ralph Lauren (RL) from 1997 to 2025
CapEx history table for Ralph Lauren (RL) from 1997 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $216.20M | +31.2% | ||
| 2024 | $164.80M | -24.2% | ||
| 2023 | $217.50M | +30.3% | ||
| 2022 | $166.90M | +54.8% | ||
| 2021 | $107.80M | -60.1% | ||
| 2020 | $270.30M | +36.7% | ||
| 2019 | $197.70M | +22.3% | ||
| 2018 | $161.60M | -43.1% | ||
| 2017 | $284.00M | -32.1% | ||
| 2016 | $418.00M | +6.9% | ||
| 2015 | $391.00M | +0.3% | ||
| 2014 | $390.00M | +41.0% | ||
| 2013 | $276.50M | +1.6% | ||
| 2012 | $272.20M | +6.7% | ||
| 2011 | $255.00M | +26.7% | ||
| 2010 | $201.30M | +8.8% | ||
| 2009 | $185.00M | -14.8% | ||
| 2008 | $217.10M | +18.0% | ||
| 2007 | $184.00M | +16.0% | ||
| 2006 | $158.60M | -8.9% | ||
| 2005 | $174.14M | +41.5% | ||
| 2004 | $123.03M | +24.7% | ||
| 2003 | $98.66M | +12.1% | ||
| 2002 | $88.01M | -16.3% | ||
| 2001 | $105.17M | -13.8% | ||
| 2000 | $122.01M | -17.9% | ||
| 1999 | $148.70M | +107.7% | ||
| 1998 | $71.60M | +102.8% | ||
| 1997 | $35.30M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Ralph Lauren's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Ralph Lauren (RL) capital expenditures totalled $216.20M – surged 31.2% year-over-year.
Ralph Lauren capital expenditures compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -4.4%, with a net decline across the window.
Ralph Lauren capital expenditures peaked at $418.00M in 2016; the latest annual figure is $216.20M in 2025 (48.3% below peak).
Across the available history, capital expenditures reached its high of $418.00M in 2016 and its low of $35.30M in 1997.
Ralph Lauren (RL) sits 8th of 8 Consumer Cyclical peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $3.52B.
Ralph Lauren Capital Expenditures by Year
Ralph Lauren Capital Expenditures 2025: $216.20M
Ralph Lauren capital expenditures in 2025 was $216.20M, surged 31.2% from 2024.
Ralph Lauren Capital Expenditures 2024: $164.80M
Ralph Lauren capital expenditures in 2024 was $164.80M, declined 24.2% below 2023.
Ralph Lauren Capital Expenditures 2023: $217.50M
Ralph Lauren capital expenditures in 2023 was $217.50M, surged 30.3% from 2022.
Ralph Lauren Capital Expenditures 2022: $166.90M
Ralph Lauren capital expenditures in 2022 was $166.90M, surged 54.8% from 2021.
Ralph Lauren Capital Expenditures 2021: $107.80M
Ralph Lauren capital expenditures in 2021 was $107.80M.
See more financial history for Ralph Lauren (RL).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Ralph Lauren, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $131.82B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $86.66B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $8.53B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $3.68B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $3.37B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $1.96B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $322.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ralph Lauren's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Ralph Lauren (RL) is $436.60M (period ending December 27, 2025).
How has Ralph Lauren capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Ralph Lauren (RL) capital expenditures changed +31.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Ralph Lauren capital expenditures?
- Ralph Lauren (RL) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is -4.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Ralph Lauren capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Ralph Lauren capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $418.00M in 2016.
What was Ralph Lauren capital expenditures in 2024?
- Ralph Lauren (RL) capital expenditures in 2024 was $164.80M.
What was Ralph Lauren capital expenditures in 2025?
- Ralph Lauren (RL) capital expenditures in 2025 was $216.20M.
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