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LVMH reports slower Q3 growth amid Chinese consumer slump
LVMH reported third-quarter organic revenue growth of 1%, totaling €18.5 billion, which fell short of analyst expectations. The results highlight a significant slowdown in the luxury sector, driven primarily by weakening consumer demand in China. Sales in the Asia region, excluding Japan, declined by 5%, with mainland China experiencing double-digit drops in some segments.
The company's core Fashion and Leather Goods division, which includes Louis Vuitton and Dior, saw organic sales fall by 5%, a sharper decline than the 1.8% anticipated by analysts. This downturn was exacerbated by a consumer boycott in China following a trademark dispute between Louis Vuitton and the local brand Molly Tea.
In contrast, other segments showed resilience. Selective Retailing grew by 8%, bolstered by Sephora's performance, and Watches and Jewelry saw 6% organic growth, supported by brands like Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari. The United States, Europe, and Japan reported positive growth, helping to offset the losses in Asia. LVMH's stock has declined by more than 40% since the start of the year as investors react to the prolonged economic uncertainty and shifting luxury market dynamics.
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Cecile Cabanis · China · Dior · HSBC · LVMH · Louis Vuitton · Molly Tea · Tiffany & Co.
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- [● 18 SOURCES] LVMH reported total revenue of €18.5 billion for the third quarter. theasset.nl · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · finance.technews.tw · insideretail.asia · www.realtid.se · +13 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The watches and jewelry division saw 6% organic growth in the third quarter. theasset.nl · www.gz-online.de · insideretail.asia · www.realtid.se · www.epochtimes.com · +3 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] The fashion and leather goods division organic sales fell 5% in the third quarter. theasset.nl · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · finance.technews.tw · www.gz-online.de · insideretail.asia · +15 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] Sales in Asia, including China, fell 5% in the third quarter. finance.technews.tw · insideretail.asia · www.realtid.se · www.edigest.hk · www.epochtimes.com · +12 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] LVMH stock has fallen more than 40% since the beginning of the year. finance.technews.tw · insideretail.asia · www.cash.ch · www.edigest.hk · www.pymnts.com · +3 more
- [● 22 SOURCES] LVMH organic revenue grew 1% in the third quarter. theasset.nl · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · finance.technews.tw · www.gz-online.de · insideretail.asia · +17 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] A trademark dispute between Louis Vuitton and Molly Tea led to a consumer backlash in China. www.cash.ch · www.edigest.hk · www.epochtimes.com · www.pymnts.com · zdnet.co.kr · +6 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Selective retailing organic sales grew 8% in the third quarter. theasset.nl · finance.technews.tw · www.realtid.se · www.epochtimes.com · wwd.com · +3 more