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L'Oréal quarterly sales growth 2026

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In early July, L'Oréal’s share price rose after RBC raised lifted its price target, lifting boosting the CAC 40 component and signaling market optimism. By the end of July, the component. The company released its then posted first‑quarter 2026 results, reporting showing a 6.3% like‑for‑like sales increase to €11.6 billion. Growth was led billion, driven by strong demand for hair‑care products, hair‑care, mascaras and online channels. European sales rose 6.7% and 6.7%, North American sales America 5.9%, while the Luxe division grew more modestly at 4.7% but showed with double‑digit expansion in China. The firm noted ongoing constraints in China’s China, albeit hampered by travel‑retail segment. constraints. CEO Nicolas Hieronimus cited highlighted a “lipstick effect” as consumers turn to cosmetics for seek emotional comfort. comfort in cosmetics. The earnings beat analysts’ the 5.7% forecast consensus and helped keep L'Oréal’s shares up roughly 4% year‑to‑date. A later update on 29 July confirmed that the second quarter (ending June) delivered the same 6.3% like‑for‑like growth, keeping sales at €11.6 billion. Operating margins improved to 21.3% for the first half of the year. Half‑year turnover reached €23.78 billion, with notable acceleration in India where sales rose 13.8% on strong hair‑care and skin‑care demand. Segment performance showed double‑digit gains in Dermatological Beauty (11.1%) and Professional Products (10.1%), while Consumer Products grew 4.6% and Luxe 4.7%. The overall picture reinforces continued momentum across Europe, North America and emerging markets, despite lingering challenges in China’s travel‑retail channel.

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