Interparfums Inc. reported Q3 26 net sales of $430m, flat year-on-year at current exchange rates. Nine-month sales increased 1% to $1.115bn.
European-based operations rose 4% in Q3, including 3% organic growth and 1% from new brands, partly offset by a 1% currency headwind. At $306m, the region accounted for about 71% of sales. Coach grew 23%, supported by its US popularity, established women’s and men’s lines, and two new extensions. Montblanc grew 12% after a flat Q2, with Legend Elixir and Explorer Infinite contributing. Jimmy Choo grew1% as the I Want Choo and Jimmy Choo Man franchises and recent extensions, including I Want Choo Midnight, sustained sales. Lacoste returned to growth at +4%, led by women’s Original Intense, though nine-month sales remained down 9% after a difficult first half and softer demand in Eastern Europe.
US-based operations fell 7% to $127m, or around 30% of sales. Delayed giftset shipments accounted for roughly $10m and without them, Q3 sales would have been flat. GUESS grew 3%, with the Iconic franchise and extensions for Iconic, Amore and Seductive supporting growth; nine-month sales rose 7%. Donna Karan/DKNY fell 9% after double-digit Q2 growth, as innovation timing and giftset delays weighed on the quarter, while nine-month sales were up 4%. Ferragamo declined 22% amid innovation phasing and difficult conditions in Europe, its core region; it was down 2% year to date. Roberto Cavalli grew 4% despite Middle East weakness and a high comparison, supported by Serpentine, new extensions and its Kiko Milano partnership; nine-month sales rose 6%.
Management expects the delayed shipments to be recognized in Q4 and maintains a measured but positive outlook for 2026 and beyond.
