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Beauty results for 2025 are in and a new emerging group doubled it sales last year.
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Hermès reported full-year sales of €16bn, up 8.9% at constant exchange, although perfume and beauty diverged sharply from the group trajectory. The division contracted 8% against exceptionally high comparatives set by the Barénia womenswear fragrance launch in 2024. The division launched two new Eaux de Parfum Intenses, Terre d’Hermès in the first half and a…
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In 2025, L’Oréal expanded its top line despite currency headwinds and a French exceptional levy that affected net income. Sales reached €44.05bn, up 4% like-for-like. Operating margin went up to 20.2%. Net profit fell 4.4% to €6.13bn, penalised by €250mn in non-recurring taxation.
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Shiseido closed 2025 with like-for-like sales down 1.8% to €5.34bn. Core operating profit rose 22.4% to €244.9m, beating its initial forecast. Free cash flow raised to €365.8m thanks to working capital improvements. However a €257.4m goodwill impairment in the Americas, triggered by sustained profitability declines, pushed the group to a net loss of €223.7m.
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The U.S. beauty industry closed 2025 with notable resilience, delivering growth amid persistent economic pressures. According to Circana, the total market grew 4.7% with prestige retail sales rising 4% to $36 billion and mass retail increasing 5% to $72.7 billion. Beyond headline growth, there is a strategic evolution in value happening. Mass growth, driven by…
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e.l.f. Beauty’s Q3 FY26 sales reached $489.5m, a 38% increase marking the company’s 28th consecutive quarter of sales growth. Operational performance was robust, with adjusted EBITDA growing 79% to $123m.
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Coty reported Q2 FY26 net revenues of $1,68bn, a modest 1% increase on a reported basis but on a like-for-like basis revenue declined by 3%.
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Nykaa, India’s leading beauty retailer, saw its consolidated net profit more than double to €5.9m in Q3 FY26, a significant increase from €2.4m in the same period last year. This performance was anchored by a 27% rise in overall revenue, which reached €268m. The core beauty and personal care segment, contributing the majority of revenue,…
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Last week in beauty saw record profits for some and tough quarters for others. From AI bets to IPO rumors, here’s the breakdown.
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Estée Lauder’s Q2 FY26 results demonstrate tangible progress within its multi-year transformation. The company reported net sales of $4.23bn, a 4% year-over-year increase at constant rate, while raising its full-year fiscal 2026 outlook.