The French cosmetics group reported €23.77bn in first-half sales, driven by double-digit growth in professional and dermatological beauty segments.
L’Oréal posted first-half sales of €23.77bn, up 6.8% like-for-like, as all four divisions delivered growth. Operating profit increased 6.8% to €5.06bn, or 21.3% of revenue, while net profit rose 4.7% to €3.95bn.
Professional products and dermatological beauty led with 11.6% and 10.6% adjusted like-for-like growth, respectively. SAPMENA-SSA was the fastest-growing region at 13.8%, followed by North America at 6.7%.
The company also confirmed a 50-year licensing deal with Kering for Gucci fragrances and beauty, set to begin in July 2027 pending regulatory approval.