# Inditex financial performance and expansion

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> Updated: 2026-09-09T05:51:16.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 2.

Inditex has reported record-breaking financial results for the first half of its 2026-2027 fiscal year, covering February to July. The company achieved a record net profit of 2,980 million euros, a 6.8% increase from the previous year, while total sales reached 19,755 million euros. When calculated at a constant exchange rate, sales rose by 9.2%.

CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras described the performance as “excellent,” noting that the company has achieved 22 consecutive quarters of simultaneous growth in sales and profit. This growth occurred despite a “highly complex global environment” involving high energy prices, weak consumer sentiment, and extreme heatwaves in Europe. During the second quarter (May to July), the company recorded €11 billion in sales, and gross profit for the first half rose 8.3% to €11.6 billion. The flagship brand, Zara, along with Zara Home and Lefties, contributed 13,783 million euros to these totals.

In August, the company saw a 9% increase in currency-adjusted sales. Despite these record results, Inditex shares experienced a decline of over 3% at the start of the trading session, contributing to losses on the Madrid stock index. Analysts noted that while revenue and profit are strong, rising operating costs and a slight compression in EBIT margins—which stood at 19%—impacted the market reaction. Bank of America has maintained a buy recommendation, raising its price target to €65.

To support long-term growth, Inditex is implementing a 2,300 million euro plan for the current fiscal year to modernize facilities and strengthen logistics. Strategically, the company is expanding its budget-friendly brand, Lefties, into the United Kingdom and plans to enter Germany next year to target lower-income shoppers as Zara shifts toward higher price points. Additionally, the company is optimizing its physical footprint, reducing its store count to 5,444 units as it shifts focus toward e-commerce and digital integration.

## Claims

- Inditex reported a net profit of 2,980 million euros for the first half of its 2026-2027 fiscal year. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Net profit increased by 6.8% compared to the previous year. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Sales reached 19,755 million euros, representing a 7.6% increase over the first half of 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Gross margin grew by 8.3% to 11,596 million euros. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- EBITDA grew by 7.8% to 5,513 million euros. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Net financial position was 10,398 million euros at the end of the first half, a 4% increase. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Sales at constant exchange rates between August 1 and September 7 grew by 9% compared to the same period in 2025. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The company has achieved 22 consecutive quarters of simultaneous growth in sales and profit compared to the same period of the previous year. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Inditex reports record €2.98 billion half-year profit

Inditex reported record first-half results with €2.98 billion in net profit and €19.755 billion in sales, despite a dip in share prices due to rising operating costs and margin pressures.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inditex-reports-record-2980-million-euro-profit-in-first-half

### 2026-09-09: Inditex reports 9% sales growth in August amid European heatwaves

Zara owner Inditex reported a 9% increase in August sales, exceeding expectations despite European heatwaves and complex global economic conditions.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inditex-reports-9-sales-growth-in-august-amid-european-heatwaves

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