Zalando posts strong revenue growth but profit drop as other firms report mixed earnings

Zalando SE announced that its second‑quarter 2026 gross merchandise volume rose 20.7% year‑on‑year to €4.915 billion and revenue increased 20.8% to €3.424 billion. Adjusted EBIT grew 10.4% to €204.8 million, but the adjusted EBIT margin fell to 6.0% and net profit declined 23.6% to €73.8 million. The company highlighted strong sales in sports and beauty categories and a rise in active customers to 62.5 million.

Ibstock plc received a reaffirmed “hold” rating from Deutsche Bank, with a price target of GBX 100, suggesting an 8.9% upside. Other analysts have issued mixed recommendations, ranging from “buy” to “hold,” and the consensus target price sits at GBX 120.

MediWound Ltd. saw its share price slip below the 200‑day moving average, trading around $14.19 after a quarterly earnings report that beat earnings per‑share expectations but missed revenue forecasts, posting $1.48 million in revenue versus a $3.37 million consensus.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. held its Q2 2026 earnings conference call, providing forward‑looking statements and non‑GAAP measures such as adjusted EBITDA, while reminding investors of the associated risks.