L'Oréal H1 FY26 net profit rises 5.3% to EUR 3.55 billion; revenue increases 5.8% to EUR 23.78 billion
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.L'Oréal reported H1 FY26 net profit of EUR 3.55 billion, up 5.3%, with revenue rising 5.8% to EUR 23.78 billion. Operating margin hit a record 21.3%. The company signed a 50-year exclusive license for Gucci beauty with Kering, effective July 2027. CEO Nicolas Hieronimus anticipates strong demand in the second half, targeting full-year sales growth and higher profitability.
- L’Oréal posted first-half sales of EUR 23.78 billion, up 5.8% year on year, with operating profit rising 6.8% to EUR 5.06 billion. * Operating margin widened 0.2 percentage point to a record 21.3%, while net profit attributable to shareholders climbed 5.3% to EUR 3.55 billion. * Cash flow from operations increased to EUR 3.12 billion from EUR 2.74 billion a year earlier; net debt stood at EUR 12.66 billion at June 30. * Signed an exclusive 50-year global license with Kering for Gucci beauty, effective July 1, 2027, pending customary regulatory approvals. * CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said demand should remain strong in the second half, targeting full-year sales growth and higher profitability. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. L’Oréal SA published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202607291200OMX_____CNEWS_FR_GNW1001255054_fr) on July 29, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)