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LVMH falls out of Europe's top 10 most valuable companies

LVMH is facing a significant downturn, with its stock price dropping approximately 55% since its 2023 peak. This decline has reduced its market capitalization to roughly 201 billion euros, causing the luxury conglomerate to fall out of the top 10 most valuable listed companies in Europe for the first time since 2017. Additionally, LVMH has lost its status as France's most valuable listed company to the cosmetics giant L’Oréal.

Several factors are contributing to this decline. A primary driver is the weakening demand in China, a critical market for the luxury sector. Furthermore, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have impacted consumer spending in major shopping hubs. The company's most profitable brand, Louis Vuitton, has also faced challenges, including consumer backlash in China following a trademark dispute with a local tea company.

Analysts suggest that this shift reflects a broader crisis within the luxury industry, which has long served as a major growth engine for the European economy.

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Bernard Arnault · China · LVMH · Louis Vuitton · L’Oréal · Vincent Juvyns

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