LVMH reports modest profit rise, US demand offsets Middle East turmoil

LVMH profit rise US demand Middle East conflict fashion division

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton announced first‑half 2026 revenue of €38.6 billion, a 3 % decline on a reported basis but a 2 % rise on an organic basis. Operating profit fell 4 % to €8.7 billion and the operating margin remained at 22.5 %.

The fashion and leather goods division posted a 1 % organic sales increase in the second quarter – the first quarterly gain in two years – while the watches and jewellery division posted an 11 % organic sales rise. The wines & spirits business grew 5 % organically. Strong US demand, with sales up 6 % in Q2, helped offset weaker European and Gulf markets impacted by the Iran‑related conflict, which the company said cut fashion division growth by one percentage point.

CEO Bernard Arnault said the results confirm the group’s strategy and expressed confidence heading into the second half. LVMH’s shares have fallen roughly 28 % since the start of the year, making the stock one of Europe’s worst‑performing large‑caps.

Entities: Bernard Arnault · Bulgari · Jonathan Anderson · LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton · LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE · Tiffany & Co.

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[● 13 SOURCES] The fashion and leather goods division posted 1 % organic growth in Q2, its first quarterly rise in two years. (All articles reporting division performance)
[● 12 SOURCES] LVMH's shares have fallen roughly 28 % since the start of the year. (All articles noting share performance)
[● 13 SOURCES] LVMH's operating margin for the first half of 2026 was 22.5 %. (All articles)
[● 13 SOURCES] Watches & jewelry division organic sales increased 11 % in Q2. (LVMH report)
[● 12 SOURCES] U.S. sales grew 6 % in Q2, helping offset weaker demand in Europe caused by the Iran‑related conflict. (All articles mentioning U.S. performance)
[● 13 SOURCES] LVMH's operating profit for the first half of 2026 was €8.7 billion, down 4 % year‑on‑year. (All articles)
[● 13 SOURCES] Wines & spirits division organic sales rose 5 % in the first half of 2026. (Articles covering wines & spirits)
[● 13 SOURCES] LVMH reported first‑half 2026 revenue of €38.6 billion, down 3 % year‑on‑year. (All articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] U.S. sales grew 6 % in Q2, offsetting weaker demand in Europe and the Gulf caused by the Iran war. (LVMH report)
[● 7 SOURCES] The Middle‑East conflict reduced fashion & leather goods division growth by one percentage point. (LVMH report)
[● 7 SOURCES] LVMH shares have fallen about 28 % since the start of the year. (LVMH report)
[● 9 SOURCES] LVMH first‑half 2026 revenue was €38.6 billion, down 3 % on a reported basis. (LVMH report)