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European luxury groups lose €251 billion in market value
Six major European luxury conglomerates—LVMH, Hermès, Kering, Richemont, Prada, and Moncler—have seen a combined market value loss of approximately €251 billion since the beginning of 2026. The decline is driven by disappointing financial reports and shifting consumer demand, particularly in the Chinese market.
LVMH and Hermès have accounted for roughly 70 percent of these losses. LVMH reported a 1 percent organic revenue growth in the third quarter, with its fashion and leather goods division declining by 5 percent. The company noted a 15 percent drop in Chinese customer demand and cited the negative impact of a legal dispute involving the brand 'Molly Tea' (茉莉奶白) in China.
Kering has also faced significant volatility, with its stock dropping 12 percent in a single session following weak Gucci sales. Gucci reported third-quarter sales of €1.29 billion, a 6 percent decrease.
Hermès reported its slowest quarterly growth since early 2020, with sales increasing 4.3 percent. Executives noted that while high-net-worth individuals remain loyal, aspirational consumers in the Asia-Pacific region are significantly reducing spending due to a difficult macroeconomic environment.
Industry analysts suggest the sector is moving away from an era of rapid growth fueled by post-pandemic tourism and price hikes, shifting instead toward a market that favors scarcity and long-term value retention.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] LVMH third-quarter organic revenue growth was 1%. www.199it.com · it.blastingnews.com · www.tmtpost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] LVMH reported a 15% decline in Chinese customer demand during the third quarter. www.199it.com · www.tmtpost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The STOXX Europe Luxury 10 index has fallen 23.5% since the start of the year. www.ilpost.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Six major European luxury groups lost a combined €251 billion in market value since the start of 2026. www.199it.com · www.tmtpost.com · www.ilpost.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kering's Gucci brand reported third-quarter sales of €1.29 billion. it.blastingnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hermès third-quarter sales grew by 4.3% at constant exchange rates. www.tmtpost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hermès market value decreased by €93.3 billion. www.199it.com · www.tmtpost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] LVMH market value decreased by €131.6 billion. www.199it.com · www.tmtpost.com