Last Update 25 Jan 26

Fair value Increased 4.84%

RH: Future Returns Will Balance Higher P/E Expectations And Execution Risks

Narrative Update

Analysts have raised their price expectations for RH, reflected in a higher fair value estimate from about US$200.65 to US$210.35. This change incorporates updated targets and supporting research on growth, discount rates and future P/E assumptions.

Analyst Commentary

Recent Street research includes higher price targets for RH, with one report lifting its target by US$65 and another by US$25. These updates feed into the refreshed fair value estimate and highlight where analysts see both upside potential and execution risk.

Bullish Takeaways

Bullish analysts see room for upside as higher price targets suggest greater confidence that RH can support a premium P/E multiple compared with the assumptions baked into the prior fair value estimate of about US$200.65.
The size of the target increases, US$65 in one case and US$25 in another, points to optimism that RH can execute against its growth plans in a way that justifies paying more for the stock than before.
Updated research feeds into the higher US$210.35 fair value estimate. This signals that some analysts view current expectations for revenue and earnings power as too conservative versus their latest models.
Bullish analysts appear more comfortable with the discount rates used in their analysis. This indicates a willingness to accept RH’s risk profile in exchange for what they see as attractive long term growth potential.

Bearish Takeaways

Even with higher price targets, some bearish analysts may question whether the uplift in fair value from about US$200.65 to US$210.35 fully reflects execution challenges that could affect RH’s ability to meet the assumptions behind those targets.
Higher targets rely on specific future P/E assumptions, which more cautious analysts might see as vulnerable if RH’s growth or profitability does not align with the updated research inputs.
The adjustments to discount rates embedded in these models can cut both ways. Bearish analysts may worry that modest changes in risk assumptions could quickly reduce the implied upside that the new targets suggest.
Some may also flag that multiple target raises in a short window increase the bar for RH’s performance. This can leave less room for disappointment if execution or demand trends do not match the more optimistic scenarios.

What’s in the News

RH issued earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, with expected revenue growth of 7% to 8% (company guidance).
For the full fiscal year 2025, RH guided to revenue growth of 9% to 9.2%, giving investors a clearer view of expected top line trends (company guidance).
RH reported that between August 3, 2025 and November 1, 2025, it repurchased 0 shares for US$0, while completing a total of 11,822,490 shares repurchased for US$2,749.27m under the buyback plan announced on October 11, 2018 (buyback update).
RH announced the opening of RH Detroit, The Gallery in Birmingham, a four level, 60,000 square foot experiential location that combines residential design, retail, and hospitality elements (business expansion).

Valuation Changes

Fair Value Estimate: moved from about US$200.65 to about US$210.35, a modest step up in the modeled central value range.
Discount Rate: shifted from about 11.61% to about 11.07%, reflecting slightly different assumptions about RH’s risk profile and required return.
Revenue Growth: adjusted from about 8.78% to about 8.86%, a very small change in the long term growth outlook used in the model.
Net Profit Margin: moved from about 8.23% to about 8.22%, effectively unchanged for practical purposes in the new run of the model.
Future P/E: updated from about 13.89x to about 14.36x, indicating a slightly higher multiple applied to RH’s projected earnings.

Platform expansion and product differentiation through new galleries and sourcebooks could drive revenue growth and enhance brand exposure.
Asset monetization, including real estate and inventory, aims to boost cash flow, reduce debt, and strengthen net margins.
Tariff uncertainties, housing market risks, and significant debt from stock repurchases may strain RH's margins and slow revenue growth amid volatile conditions.

Catalysts

About RH

Operates as a retailer and lifestyle brand in the home furnishings market in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, and Spain.What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?

RH's platform expansion, including the opening of 7 Design Galleries and 2 Outdoor Galleries in 2025, is expected to create new opportunities for revenue growth and brand exposure across multiple markets, potentially boosting overall sales revenue.
The introduction of new product lines, such as the RH Outdoor Sourcebook and RH Interiors Sourcebook, along with a significant brand extension planned for fall 2025, may enhance product differentiation and drive increased demand, positively impacting future revenues.
The company's plans to monetize assets, including real estate with an estimated equity value of approximately $500 million and excess inventory valued at $200 million to $300 million, could boost cash flow and help in reducing debt, potentially improving net margins and lowering interest expenses.
Investments in enhanced design and hospitality-driven galleries, both domestically and as RH expands its presence in Europe, could provide significant opportunities for higher sales per location and strengthen brand prestige, positively affecting revenue growth and profitability.
RH's ability to mitigate the impact of tariffs and optimize supply chain efficiencies, particularly through increased domestic production and partnerships with manufacturing stakeholders, is critical to maintaining or improving net margins despite external trade pressures.

RH Future Earnings and Revenue Growth

Assumptions

How have these above catalysts been quantified?

Analysts are assuming RH's revenue will grow by 9.6% annually over the next 3 years.
Analysts assume that profit margins will increase from 2.6% today to 10.3% in 3 years time.
Analysts expect earnings to reach $442.6 million (and earnings per share of $16.45) by about September 2028, up from $84.1 million today.
In order for the above numbers to justify the analysts price target, the company would need to trade at a PE ratio of 15.2x on those 2028 earnings, down from 51.9x today. This future PE is lower than the current PE for the US Specialty Retail industry at 18.7x.
Analysts expect the number of shares outstanding to grow by 1.35% per year for the next 3 years.
To value all of this in today's terms, we will use a discount rate of 10.57%, as per the Simply Wall St company report.

RH Future Earnings Per Share Growth

Risks

What could happen that would invalidate this narrative?

A higher risk business environment due to tariffs, market volatility, and inflation could impact RH's operating margins and revenue growth.
The uncertain housing market, as evidenced by being the worst in 50 years, poses significant risks to demand and revenue as consumer sentiment remains fragile.
Significant debt from stock repurchases ($2.2 billion) means higher financial pressure, potentially impacting net margins if business performance or market conditions worsen.
International expansion involves startup costs, impacting operating margins by 160 to 200 basis points, potentially delaying profitability.
Tariff uncertainties, particularly on materials sourced from countries like Vietnam and Indonesia, could increase costs, affecting margins and necessitating price increases that might suppress demand and revenue.

Valuation

How have all the factors above been brought together to estimate a fair value?

The analysts have a consensus price target of $262.25 for RH based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors. However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of $436.0, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just $179.0.
In order for you to agree with the analyst's consensus, you'd need to believe that by 2028, revenues will be $4.3 billion, earnings will come to $442.6 million, and it would be trading on a PE ratio of 15.2x, assuming you use a discount rate of 10.6%.
Given the current share price of $232.98, the analyst price target of $262.25 is 11.2% higher.
We always encourage you to reach your own conclusions though. So sense check these analyst numbers against your own assumptions and expectations based on your understanding of the business and what you believe is probable.

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