Kering
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Updated 12:36 p.m. ET on July 29 PARIS — Kering shares soared on Wednesday after the French luxury group's second-quarter results indicated its turnaround plan is gaining traction. L'Oréal CEO Talks Strategy as Q2 Results Beat Expectations EXCLUSIVE: McQueen Channels Noir Desire in Fall Campaign Starring Karen Elson Hermès Q2 Sales Accelerate on Strong U.S.
Berenberg kept Kering at Sell after noting a Q2 revenue beat. Separately, AlphaValue/Baader Europe downgraded Kering to Add and raised its price target. The article centers on analyst rating and target changes tied to Kering’s Q2 results, which may affect investor sentiment and trading in Kering shares.
Kering, owner of Gucci and other luxury brands, reported H1 2026 revenue up 1% (comparable) to €7.22bn, with Q2 up 2% to €3.65bn. Reported H1 revenue fell 3% to €7.44bn. Fashion revenue was down 1% comparable, with Gucci down 5%. Kering said execution levers are on track, citing its ReconKering plan. Operating income was flat at €921m recurring.
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Analyst upgrades tied to Gucci turnaround and pricing changes are likely to extend near-term momentum, but organic sales decline keeps upside capped.
Sell rating despite a Q2 revenue beat suggests valuation or visibility concerns are outweighing the near-term top-line beat.
Near-term sentiment is supported by sequential Q2 improvement and turnaround execution claims, but Gucci’s continued contraction keeps downside risk elevated.
Near-term upside bias for Kering tied to Gucci demand resilience and a potential late-August sales catalyst.
Q2 beat on Gucci sales and improved margins plus debt reduction support a more constructive near-term view of Kering’s turnaround, though management flagged non-linear recovery.
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Updated 12:36 p.m. ET on July 29 PARIS — Kering shares soared on Wednesday after the French luxury group's second-quarter results indicated its turnaround plan is gaining traction. L'Oréal CEO Talks Strategy as Q2 Results Beat Expectations EXCLUSIVE: McQueen Channels Noir Desire in Fall Campaign Starring Karen Elson Hermès Q2 Sales Accelerate on Strong U.S.
5 min readBerenberg kept Kering at Sell after noting a Q2 revenue beat. Separately, AlphaValue/Baader Europe downgraded Kering to Add and raised its price target. The article centers on analyst rating and target changes tied to Kering’s Q2 results, which may affect investor sentiment and trading in Kering shares.
2 min readKering, owner of Gucci and other luxury brands, reported H1 2026 revenue up 1% (comparable) to €7.22bn, with Q2 up 2% to €3.65bn. Reported H1 revenue fell 3% to €7.44bn. Fashion revenue was down 1% comparable, with Gucci down 5%. Kering said execution levers are on track, citing its ReconKering plan. Operating income was flat at €921m recurring.
7 min readEuropean shares slipped as luxury results diverged. Stoxx 600 fell 0.3% to 645.01, with luxury down 2.4%. Kering rose nearly 17% after Gucci Q2 sales fell less than expected; Hermes fell 11% on no fundamental China rebound. ASM International dropped 4.8% despite an upbeat forecast. Reuters.
6 min readKering said Gucci sales in Q2 were €1.4 billion, above Visible Alpha’s €1.37 billion consensus, with a 4% decline versus the prior quarter’s 8% drop. US demand for new handbags and men’s bags helped, while Kering reported 2% adjusted sales growth and recurring operating margin of 12.8%. Net debt fell to €3.3 billion. Shares rose after results.
6 min readKering reported 1H 2026 revenue of €7,220m, down 3% as reported but up 1% on a comparable basis. Q2 revenue was €3,652m, up 1% as reported and 2% comparable. Recurring operating margin was 12.8% (€921m). Net debt fell to €3.3bn. Gucci and other brands showed sequential improvement, according to Kering.
5 min readInvesting.com reports Kering shares rose 11.6% to €279.6 after the company’s H1 2026 results. Kering said group revenue was €7.22B, up 1% on a comparable basis, ending 12 quarters of declines. Q2 revenue was €3.65B. Gucci’s comparable decline narrowed to low single digits, operating margin rose to 12.8%, and net financial debt fell €4.7B. HSBC raised its target to €340 and Barclays to €300.
3 min readKering reported mixed first-half 2026 results. Jewelry houses (Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin) grew 14% reported and 20% comparable, with recurring operating income up 106%, helped by Boucheron and its Quatre XS launch. Fashion and leather goods fell 5% reported and 1% comparable. Net income attributable fell 60% to €189m; net debt fell to €3.3b.
6 min readKering said Q2 sales edged up as Gucci improved. The French luxury group reported H1 net profit fell 60% to 189 million euros, while H1 sales were down 3% to 7.2 billion euros, or up 1% on a comparable basis. Q2 sales rose 1% to 3.7 billion euros, with Gucci Q2 sales down 3% to 1.4 billion euros. Kering cited early progress and a 2026 growth and margin plan.
4 min readKering said Gucci Q2 sales fell 2% year over year to €1.4 billion, beating Visible Alpha’s €1.37 billion forecast. The company cited a 9% rise in U.S. sales from new handbags offset weaker demand elsewhere. Kering reported overall Q2 sales up 2% (currency-adjusted) and is pursuing a turnaround under CEO Luca De Meo.
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