Leather goods leads sales growth for Hermès
Hermès reported sales up 11% at constant exchange rates to €3.7 billion in Q3, slightly above market expectations of 10.5%.
Leather goods and saddlery rose 17%, led by both iconic models and new models. Ready-to-wear and accessories rose 13.5%, perfume and beauty by 10.6%. Other business lines (including jewellery and homeware) increased by 13.6%. Silk and textiles were up 4%. The results underlying its reputation as a standout performer in the luxury sector.
“All regions are growing, despite a particularly high comparison basis in Europe and Asia-Pacific,” said a company statement. Japanese sales revenues jumped by 23%, Europe, excluding France, by 18% and the Americas by 13%. Watches were the only sector not to see an increase, with sales down by 6%.
“In the medium-term, despite the economic, geopolitical and monetary uncertainties around the world, the group confirms an ambitious goal for revenue growth at constant exchange rates,” according to the company statement.
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