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Christian Dior: Solid results in the first half of 2025 despite the prevailing environment |
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75008 PA RI S Solid results in the first half of 2025 despite the prevailing environment . Revenue: €40 billion . Profit from recurring operations: €9 billion . Free cash flow: €4 billion Paris, July 24, 2025 The Christian Dior Group recorded revenue of €39.8 billion in the first half of 2025. The Group showed good resilience and maintained its powerful innovative momentum despite a disrupted geopolitical and economic environment. Local demand was solid in Europe, which achieved growth on a constant consolidation scope and currency basis over the half-year period, and in the United States, which remained stable. Japan was down with respect to the first half of 2024, which had been boosted by abnormal growth in tourist spending due to the much weaker yen. The rest of Asia saw trends comparable to 2024, although there was an improvement in sales to local customers in the second quarter. Profit from recurring operations for the first half of 2025 came to €9 billion, equating to an operating margin of 22.6%. Net profit amounted to €5.9 billion and the Group share of net profit amounted to €2.4 billion. Highlights of the first half of 2025 included the following: • Solidity for Christian Dior in a challenging environment • Solid local demand in Europe and the United States • Japan down with respect to a very strong first half in 2024 driven by tourist spending • Improved trends for champagne in the second quarter and ongoing weak demand for cognac • Resilient local demand for Fashion & Leather Goods, which maintained a very high operating margin • Remarkable innovation and ongoing selective retail approach for Perfumes & Cosmetics • Success of the Watches & Jewelry Maisons’ iconic lines and Tiffany & Co.’s renovated stores • Good performance by Sephora, which continued to achieve growth in both revenue and profit • Significant increase in operating free cash flow to €4 billion 1/10 Financial highlights First-half First-half In millions of euros % Change 2024 2025 Revenue 41 677 39 810 -4% Profit from recurring operations 10 649 9 008 -15% Net profit, Group share 3 023 2 371 -22% Operating free cash flow 3 128 4 029 +29% Net financial debt 12 076 10 018 -17% Equity 63 957 64 418 +1% Revenue by business group changed as follows: First-half First-half % Change In millions of euros 2024 2025 Reported Organic* Wines & Spirits 2 807 2 588 -8% -7% Fashion & Leather Goods 20 771 19 115 -8% -7% Perfumes & Cosmetics 4 136 4 082 -1% 0% Watches & Jewelry 5 150 5 090 -1% 0% Selective Retailing 8 632 8 620 0% +2% Other activities and 181 315 - - eliminations Total 41 677 39 810 -4% -3% * On a constant consolidation scope and currency basis. For the Group, the impact of changes in scope with respect to the first half of 2024 was negligible and the impact of exchange rate fluctuations was -1%. Profit from recurring operations by business group changed as follows: First-half First-half In millions of euros % Change 2024 2025 Wines & Spirits 777 524 -33% Fashion & Leather Goods 8 058 6 636 -18% Perfumes & Cosmetics 445 425 -4% Watches & Jewelry 877 762 -13% Selective Retailing 785 876 +12% Other activities and eliminations (293) (215) - Total 10 649 9 008 -15% 2/10 Wines & Spirits: Improved trends for champagne; weak demand for cognac The Wines & Spirits business group saw its revenue and operating profit decline in the first half of 2025. The first half of 2025 saw trends similar to those observed in 2024, largely due to the impact on customers of trade tensions weighing on the key markets of the United States and China. In this context, the Wines & Spirits business group was down during the period, with a sequential improvement in champagne and a good performance in Provence rosé wines. To sustain demand and strengthen their desirability, the Maisons launched large-scale initiatives in the first half of the year while working to keep their costs under control. Fashion & Leather Goods: Good resilience with local customers The Fashion & Leather Goods business group saw its revenue and profit decline in the first half of 2025, nevertheless showing good resilience with local customers, whereas the first half of 2024 had been boosted by strong growth in tourist spending, particularly in Japan. The operating margin remained at a very high level. Louis Vuitton continued to demonstrate powerful creativity through its continuously reinvented iconic products and unique experiences offered by its “Maisons”. A prime example was “The Louis”, a museum-like space in the form of a cruise ship located in the heart of Shanghai, epitomizing the “spirit of travel” that has driven the Maison since its founding in 1854 by Louis Vuitton himself. It was also reflected by Nicolas Ghesquière’s latest show at the Palais des Papes in Avignon, and Pharrell Williams’ show held in Paris. Christian Dior Couture appointed Jonathan Anderson as the new Creative Director of Haute Couture, Men’s and Women’s collections of clothing and accessories. His first Men’s collection, unveiled in June at the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, was an immense success. Victoire de Castellane presented her Diorexquis high jewelry collection, an ode to Monsieur Dior’s love of nature. Loro Piana celebrated its 100th anniversary with its first-ever exhibition at the Museum of Art in Shanghai. The Resort 2025 line and the Maison’s Icons delivered a remarkable performance. Fendi kicked off its centennial celebration in Milan with a coed runway show led by Silvia Fendi at the Maison’s new “Solari” location. Celine presented Michael Rider’s first collection, while Givenchy unveiled the first collection designed by Sarah Burton. Both collections were particularly well received. At Loewe, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez were announced as the Maison’s new Creative Directors. Perfumes & Cosmetics: Remarkable innovation and selective retail approach The Perfumes & Cosmetics business group remained stable in the first half of 2025, maintaining its robust innovation policy and highly selective retail approach. Parfums Christian Dior developed its iconic fragrances, with Sauvage, which remained the world’s best-selling fragrance, J’adore Eau de Parfum and the launch of Dior Homme, as well as the addition in high perfumery of the new Bois Talisman scent to La Collection Privée. Successful innovations in makeup (within Forever and Dior Addict) and skincare contributed to the Maison’s solid performance. Guerlain was buoyed by the latest additions to its Aqua Allegoria and L’Art & La Matière fragrance lines, as well as the global relaunch of its Abeille Royale skincare serum. Parfums Givenchy benefited from the development of L’Interdit and the success of Prisme Libre in makeup. Maison Francis Kurkdjian unveiled Kurky, a new fragrance. 3/10 Watches & Jewelry: Sustained innovation in jewelry and watches; ongoing renovation of Tiffany & Co. stores The Watches & Jewelry business group remained stable in the first half of 2025. The decline in profit from recurring operations arose from ongoing investments in store renovations and communications. Tiffany & Co. continued the successful expansion of its iconic lines and the global rollout of its new store concept inspired by The Landmark in New York. Bvlgari showcased the emblematic Serpenti through immersive art exhibitions in Shanghai and Seoul, kicking off celebrations of the Year of the Snake. The new Polychroma high jewelry collection was unveiled in Taormina. Chaumet continued to actively develop its emblematic Bee de Chaumet jewelry line. In watches, TAG Heuer implemented the partnership signed in 2024 with Formula 1, particularly at the Monaco Grand Prix, where the Maison became the event’s first partner. Hublot celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Big Bang collection and Zenith celebrated its 160th anniversary. Selective Retailing: Further growth achieved by Sephora; improved profitability for DFS The Selective Retailing business group saw growth in its revenue and profit. Against a particularly high basis of comparison, Sephora continued to achieve revenue growth, drawing on its robust strategy and consolidating its global leadership position. The Maison saw further market share gains in many countries and continued to grow its community of loyal customers through its product differentiation strategy and innovation to enhance the omnichannel experience. At DFS, measures to reduce costs and streamline operations – including the closure of the Galleria in Venice – helped improve profitability, despite business activity still being held back by prevailing international conditions. Le Bon Marché once again posted revenue growth, driven by the department store’s differentiation strategy focused on a continuously renewed selection of products and a unique array of cultural events. The Group strengthened the organization of its department stores by implementing a shared governance structure for La Samaritaine and Le Bon Marché. Outlook for 2025 In an uncertain geopolitical and economic environment, the Group remains confident and will maintain a strategy focused on continuously enhancing the desirability of its brands, drawing on the exceptional quality of its products and excellence in retail. Our strategy of focusing on the highest quality across all of our activities, combined with the energy and unparalleled creativity of our teams, will enable us to reinforce the Christian Dior group’s global leadership position in luxury goods once again in 2025. An interim dividend of €6.05 will be paid on Thursday, December 4, 2025, enabling Christian Dior to distribute a larger portion of the dividend received from LVMH. This press release is available at www.dior-finance.com. Limited review procedures have been carried out and the related report is in the process of being issued. “This document may contain certain forward looking statements which are based on estimations and forecasts. By their nature, these forward looking statements are subject to important risks and uncertainties and factors beyond our control or ability to predict, in particular those described in Christian Dior’s Annual report which is available on the website (www.diorfinance.com). These forward looking statements should not be considered as a guarantee of future performance, the actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by them. The forward looking statements only reflect Company’s views as of the date of this document, and Christian Dior does not undertake to revise or update these forward looking statements. The forward looking statements should be used with caution and circumspection and in no event can the Company and its Management be held responsible for any investment or other decision based upon such statements. The information in this document does not constitute an offer to sell or an invitation to buy shares in Christian Dior or an invitation or inducement to engage in any other investment activities.” 4/10 APPENDIX The condensed consolidated financial statements for the first half of 2025 are included in the PDF version of the press release. Christian Dior - Revenue by business group and by quarter Revenue for 2025 (in millions of euros) Wines & Fashion & Perfumes & Watches & Selective Other activities Full-year 2025 Total Spirits Leather Goods Cosmetics Jewelry Retailing and eliminations First quarter 1 305 10 108 2 178 2 482 4 189 49 20 311 Second quarter 1 283 9 006 1 904 2 608 4 431 267 19 499 First half 2 588 19 115 4 082 5 090 8 620 315 39 810 Revenue for 2025 (organic growth versus same period in 2024) Wines & Fashion & Perfumes & Watches & Selective Other activities Full-year 2025 Total Spirits Leather Goods Cosmetics Jewelry Retailing and eliminations First quarter -9% -5% -1% 0% -1% - -3% Second quarter -4% -9% +1% 0% +4% - -4% - First half -7% 0% 0% +2% - -3% 7% Revenue for 2024 (in millions of euros) Wines & Fashion & Perfumes & Watches & Selective Other activities Full-year 2024 Total Spirits Leather Goods Cosmetics Jewelry Retailing and eliminations First quarter 1 417 10 490 2 182 2 466 4 175 (36) 20 694 Second quarter 1 391 10 281 1 953 2 685 4 457 216 20 983 First half 2 807 20 771 4 136 5 150 8 632 181 41 677 Alternative performance measures For the purposes of its financial communications, in addition to the accounting aggregates defined by IAS/IFRS, the Christian Dior group uses alternative performance measures established in accordance with AMF position DOC-2015-12. The table below lists these performance measures and the reference to their definition and their reconciliation with the aggregates defined by IAS/IFRS in the published documents. Performance measures Reference to published documents Operating free cash flow AR (consolidated financial statements, consolidated cash flow statement) Net financial debt AR (Notes 1.22 and 19 to the consolidated financial statements) Gearing AR (“Comments on the consolidated balance sheet”, page 297) Organic growth AR (“Comments on the consolidated income statement”, page 295) AR: Annual Report - December 31, 2024 5/10 1. Consolidated income statement (EUR millions, except for earnings per share) June 30, 2025 Dec. 31, 2024 June 30, 2024 Revenue 39,810 84,683 41,677 Cost of sales (13,200) (27,918) (12,984) Gross margin 26,611 56,765 28,693 Marketing and selling expenses (14,732) (31,000) (14,998) General and administrative expenses (2,893) (6,228) (3,039) Income/(loss) from joint ventures and associates 23 28 (6) Profit from recurring operations 9,008 19,565 10,649 Other operating income and expenses (14) (664) (29) Operating profit 8,994 18,901 10,620 Cost of net financial debt (209) (439) (231) Interest on lease liabilities (278) (510) (241) Other financial income and expenses 60 149 221 Net financial income/(expense) (428) (800) (252) Income taxes (2,682) (5,193) (2,826) Net profit before minority interests 5,884 12,908 7,543 Minority interests 3,513 7,700 4,520 Net profit, Group share 2,371 5,208 3,023 Basic Group share of net earnings per share (EUR) 13.14 28.87 16.76 Number of shares on which the calculation is based 180,410,580 180,410,580 180,410,580 Diluted Group share of net earnings per share (EUR) 13.13 28.86 16.74 Number of shares on which the calculation is based 180,410,580 180,410,580 180,410,580 This document is a free translation into English of the original French document. It is not a binding document. In the event of a conflict in interpretation, reference should be made to the French version, which is the authentic text. 6/10 2. Consolidated statement of comprehensive gains and losses (EUR millions) June 30, 2025 Dec. 31, 2024 June 30, 2024 Net profit before minority interests 5,884 12,908 7,543 Translation adjustments (3,213) 1,470 502 Amounts transferred to income statement 1 (25) (20) Tax impact - - - (3,212) 1,445 482 Change in value of hedges of future foreign currency cash flows 611 11 15 Amounts transferred to income statement (41) (230) (139) Tax impact (139) 50 28 431 (169) (97) Change in value of the ineffective portion of hedging instruments (including cost of hedging) 66 (357) (348) Amounts transferred to income statement 107 253 283 Tax impact (42) 26 16 131 (78) (50) Gains and losses recognized in equity, transferable to income statement (2,650) 1,198 336 Change in value of vineyard land (1) 23 - Amounts transferred to consolidated reserves - - - Tax impact - (2) - (1) 21 - Employee benefit obligations: change in value resulting from actuarial gains and losses (2) 73 36 Tax impact - (22) (9) (2) 51 26 Change in value of non‑current available for sale financial assets (67) - - Tax impact - - - (67) - - Gains and losses recognized in equity, not transferable to income statement (69) 72 26 Gains and losses recognized in equity (2,719) 1,270 361 Comprehensive income 3,165 14,178 7,904 Minority interests 1,893 8,469 4,741 Comprehensive income, Group share 1,272 5,709 3,163 This document is a free translation into English of the original French document. It is not a binding document. In the event of a conflict in interpretation, reference should be made to the French version, which is the authentic text. 7/10 3. Consolidated balance sheet Assets (EUR millions) June 30, 2025 Dec. 31, 2024 June 30, 2024 Brands and other intangible assets 24,180 25,417 25,031 Goodwill 16,835 18,776 19,848 Property, plant and equipment 28,774 29,253 27,902 Right-of-use assets 15,718 16,613 16,054 Investments in joint ventures and associates 1,259 1,343 1,388 Non-current available for sale financial assets 1,640 1,632 1,146 Other non-current assets 1,150 1,106 1,032 Deferred tax 4,092 4,545 4,094 Non-current assets 93,648 98,686 96,494 Inventories and work in progress 23,090 23,669 24,295 Trade accounts receivable 4,257 4,730 4,448 Income taxes 583 986 733 Other current assets 8,856 8,512 8,361 Cash and cash equivalents 8,287 9,760 7,184 Current assets 45,072 47,657 45,021 Total assets 138,720 146,343 141,515 Liabilities and equity (EUR millions) June 30, 2025 Dec. 31, 2024 June 30, 2024 Equity, Group share 23,583 24,294 23,049 Minority interests 40,835 42,558 40,908 Equity 64,418 66,852 63,957 Long-term borrowings 12,454 12,091 11,555 Non-current lease liabilities 14,128 14,860 14,226 Non-current provisions and other liabilities 3,473 3,820 3,653 Deferred tax 6,778 6,948 6,806 Purchase commitments for minority interests’ shares 7,015 8,056 8,789 Non-current liabilities 43,848 45,775 45,029 Short-term borrowings 9,942 10,866 11,770 Current lease liabilities 2,784 2,972 2,819 Trade accounts payable 7,736 8,630 8,211 Income taxes 1,196 1,234 1,466 Current provisions and other liabilities 8,797 10,014 8,263 Current liabilities 30,454 33,716 32,529 Total liabilities and equity 138,720 146,343 141,515 This document is a free translation into English of the original French document. It is not a binding document. In the event of a conflict in interpretation, reference should be made to the French version, which is the authentic text. 8/10 4. Consolidated statement of changes in equity (EUR millions) Number Share Share Christian Cumulative Revaluation reserves Net profit Total equity of shares capital premium Dior translation and other account treasury adjustment Available Hedges of Vineyard Employee reserves Group Minority Total shares for sale future foreign land benefit share interests financial currency cash commit assets flows and cost ments of hedging As of Dec. 31, 2023 180,507,516 361 194 (17) 652 - 28 483 83 19,743 21,527 38,766 60,293 Gains and losses recognized in equity 569 - (95) 7 20 - 501 769 1,270 Net profit 5,208 5,208 7,700 12,908 Comprehensive income 569 - (95) 7 20 5,208 5,709 8,469 14,178 Bonus share plan‑related expenses 78 78 113 191 (Acquisition)/disposal of Christian Dior shares - - - - Capital increase in subsidiaries - - 33 33 Interim and final dividends paid (2,345) (2,345) (4,327) (6,672) Changes in control of consolidated entities - - 111 111 (Acquisition)/ disposal of minority interests’ shares 2 - - 1 - (483) (480) (217) (697) Purchase commitments for minority interests’ shares (195) (195) (390) (585) As of Dec. 31, 2024 180,507,516 361 194 (17) 1,223 - (67) 491 103 22,006 24,294 42,558 66,852 Gains and losses recognized in equity (1,293) (28) 223 - (1) - (1,099) (1,620) (2,719) Net profit 2,371 2,371 3,513 5,884 Comprehensive income (1,293) (28) 223 - (1) 2,371 1,272 1,893 3,165 Bonus share plan‑related expenses 29 29 42 71 (Acquisition)/disposal of Christian Dior shares - - - - - Capital increase in subsidiaries - - 2 2 Interim and final dividends paid (1,353) (1,353) (2,395) (3,748) Changes in control of consolidated entities - - - - (Acquisition)/ disposal of minority interests’ shares 10 - (1) 5 1 (703) (689) (1,250) (1,939) Purchase commitments for minority interests’ shares 29 29 (15) 14 As of june 30, 2025 180,507,516 361 194 (17) (60) (28) 155 496 103 22,379 23,583 40,835 64,418 As of Dec. 31, 2023 180,507,516 361 194 (17) 652 - 28 483 83 19,743 21,527 38,766 60,293 Gains and losses recognized in equity 184 - (56) - 12 - 140 221 361 Net profit 3,023 3,023 4,520 7,543 Comprehensive income 184 - (56) 12 3,023 3,163 4,741 7,904 Bonus share plan‑related expenses 28 28 41 69 (Acquisition)/disposal of Christian Dior shares - - - - Capital increase in subsidiaries - - 2 2 Interim and final dividends paid (1,353) (1,353) (2,575) (3,928) Changes in control of consolidated entities - - 50 50 (Acquisition)/ disposal of minority interests’ shares 1 - - 1 - (297) (294) (121) (415) Purchase commitments for minority interests’ shares (22) (22) 5 (17) As of june 30, 2024 180,507,516 361 194 (17) 837 - (28) 484 95 21,122 23,049 40,908 63,957 This document is a free translation into English of the original French document. It is not a binding document. In the event of a conflict in interpretation, reference should be made to the French version, which is the authentic text. 9/10 5. Consolidated cash flow statement (EUR millions) June 30, 2025 Dec. 31, 2024 June 30, 2024 I. OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operating profit 8,994 18,901 10,620 (Income)/loss and dividends received from joint ventures and associates (9) 29 9 Net increase in depreciation, amortization and provisions 1,865 4,567 1,691 Depreciation of right-of-use assets 1,595 3,228 1,549 Other adjustments and computed expenses (163) 488 (79) Cash from operations before changes in working capital 12,283 27,212 13,790 Cost of net financial debt: interest paid (103) (354) (186) Lease liabilities: interest paid (269) (483) (230) Tax paid (2,044) (5,531) (2,581) Change in working capital (1,989) (1,925) (3,511) Net cash from/(used in) operating activities 7,878 18,919 7,282 II. INVESTING ACTIVITIES Operating investments (2,360) (5,531) (2,728) Purchase and proceeds from sale of consolidated investments 21 (438) (400) Dividends received 1 9 2 Tax paid related to non-current available for sale financial assets and consolidated investments - - - Purchase and proceeds from sale of non-current available for sale financial assets (114) (579) (38) Net cash from/(used in) investing activities (2,452) (6,539) (3,164) III. FINANCING ACTIVITIES Interim and final dividends paid (3,860) (6,982) (4,018) Purchase and proceeds from sale of minority interests (1,522) (784) (421) Other equity-related transactions 2 35 2 Proceeds from borrowings 2,319 3,595 3,587 Repayment of borrowings (2,290) (3,676) (2,784) Repayment of lease liabilities (1,489) (2,915) (1,426) Purchase and proceeds from sale of current available for sale financial assets 59 (1) - Net cash from/(used in) financing activities (6,781) (10,728) (5,061) IV. EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES (117) 80 18 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (I+II+III+IV) (1,473) 1,734 (924) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 9,399 7,666 7,666 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 7,926 9,399 6,742 Total tax paid (2,177) (5,825) (2,720) Alternative performance measure The following table presents the reconciliation between “Net cash from operating activities” and “Operating free cash flow” for the periods presented: (EUR millions) June 30, 2025 Dec. 31, 2024 June 30, 2024 Net cash from operating activities 7,878 18,919 7,282 Operating investments (2,360) (5,531) (2,728) Repayment of lease liabilities (1,489) (2,915) (1,426) Operating free cash flow (a) 4,029 10,473 3,128 (a) Under IFRS 16, fixed lease payments are treated partly as interest payments and partly as principal repayments. For its own operational management purposes, the Group treats all lease payments as components of its “Operating free cash flow”, whether the lease payments made are fixed or variable. In addition, for its own operational management purposes, the Group treats operating investments as components of its “Operating free cash flow”. This document is a free translation into English of the original French document. It is not a binding document. In the event of a conflict in interpretation, reference should be made to the French version, which is the authentic text. 10/10 |