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Puma Q2 2026 financial performance and ownership shift

Overview

Puma SE confirmed a 9.4% currency‑adjusted decline in Q2 2026 sales, reporting revenue of €1.69 billion and a net loss of €72.8 million. The company’s gross margin improved to a record 48.0%, up roughly 180 basis points, driven by lower procurement costs, favorable currency effects, and €11.5 million in US customs refunds. EBIT loss narrowed to €53.1 million, while free cash flow surged to €328.8 million, up from €94.9 million a year earlier.

The decline was attributed to a marketplace‑reset strategy that reduced mass‑merchant exposure, with wholesale revenue falling 14% while direct‑to‑consumer sales grew 0.4% and e‑commerce rose 1.8%. Asia‑Pacific markets outside Greater China saw growth, with recent reports noting an 8.6% increase driven by demand for Speedcat models. Inventories were cut by 15.3% to €1.82 billion.

In a significant ownership shift, Anta Sports Products became Puma’s largest single shareholder in late July after acquiring a stake worth approximately $1.8 billion. This change follows a period of market volatility; Puma’s stock recently faced pressure alongside the broader sportswear sector following disappointing revenue reports from competitor On Holding.

CEO Arthur Hoeld reiterated the brand‑focused transformation, maintained the full‑year 2026 EBIT outlook (projected between -€50 million and -€150 million), and expects a gradual sales recovery in the second half of the year.

Entities

PUMA SE · Arthur Hoeld · Anta Sports Products · Albemarle Corp. · Anta Sports

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Anta Sports becomes Puma's largest shareholder with $1.8 billion stake

    Puma shares fell 3.9% amid sector-wide pressure after On Holding missed revenue targets. Meanwhile, China's Anta Sports has become Puma's largest shareholder following a $1.8 billion stake acquisition.

  2. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Puma posts 9.4% Q2 2026 revenue drop but lifts margin and cash flow

    Puma’s Q2 2026 revenue fell 9.4% to €1.69 bn, but gross margin rose to 48% and free cash flow jumped to €328.8 m; CEO Arthur Hoeld keeps the full‑year forecast.

  3. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Puma posts higher free cash flow as Q2 sales fall

    Puma Q2 2026 sales fell 9.4%, EBIT loss halved, free cash flow jumped to €328.8 m; CFO Mark Langer cites marketplace reset, while DTC sales rise and Anta’s stake influences China wholesale.

  4. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Puma Posts Q2 2026 Loss Despite Record Gross Margin

    Puma posted a €72.8 million Q2 2026 loss despite a record 48% gross margin, revenue down 9.4% to €1.69 bn, and a shift to direct sales; shares fell ~6% and the firm sees 2026 as a transition year.

Sources

ad-hoc-news.de · aktiencheck.de · blick.ch · drweb.de · finanzen.at · finanzen.net · finanznachrichten.de · fourweekmba.com · it-boltwise.de · kapitalmarktexperten.de · m.aktiencheck.de · mononews.gr · spomo.de · stocknews.com

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