Current Liabilities

Accrued Marketing and Advertising Expenses

Ralph Lauren Accrued Marketing and Advertising Expenses increased by 1.1% to $110.30M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.9%, from $104.20M to $110.30M.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may indicate aggressive promotional activity or a delay in vendor payments, while a decrease suggests reduced marketing spend or faster settlement of obligations.

Detailed definition

This represents the financial obligation for marketing and advertising services that have been rendered but not yet invo...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly by industry; consumer goods companies typically maintain higher balances due to continuous brand investment.

Metric ID: accrued_marketing_advertising

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$74.20M$69.90M$95.90M$104.20M$76.40M$82.60M$109.10M$110.30M
QoQ Change-5.8%+37.2%+8.7%-26.7%+8.1%+32.1%+1.1%
YoY Change+3.0%+18.2%+13.8%+5.9%
Range$69.90M$110.30M
CAGR+25.4%
Avg YoY Growth+10.2%
Median YoY Growth+9.8%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ralph Lauren's accrued marketing and advertising expenses?
Ralph Lauren (RL) reported accrued marketing and advertising expenses of $110.30M in Q4 2025.
How has Ralph Lauren's accrued marketing and advertising expenses changed year-over-year?
Ralph Lauren's accrued marketing and advertising expenses increased by 5.9% year-over-year, from $104.20M to $110.30M.
What does accrued marketing and advertising expenses mean?
Money owed to vendors for marketing and advertising services already received.