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LVMH Faces Revenue Decline as Luxury Sector Struggles Intensify

The French luxury giant reported a 3% drop in Q1 2025 revenue, missed growth expectations, and saw its market value briefly surpassed by Hermès.

A handbag on display at a Hermes International SA luxury clothing boutique in Paris, France, on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Hermes saw Chinese buyers snap up its luxury products as the Kelly bag maker showed its resilience amid a broader slowdown in demand for the sector. Photographer: Benjamin Girette/Bloomberg via Getty Images
A logo of Louis Vuitton is displayed on a Louis Vuitton store on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, March 30, 2024. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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Women walk past the logo of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton in front of the LVMH luxury group headquarters in Paris, France, April 14, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Overview

  • LVMH reported Q1 2025 revenue of €20.3 billion, a 3% decline year-over-year, falling short of analysts' expectations for slight growth.
  • Key divisions underperformed, with Fashion & Leather Goods revenue down 5% and Wines & Spirits sales dropping 9%.
  • U.S. tariff uncertainties, introduced earlier this month by President Donald Trump, have dampened consumer sentiment and complicated market conditions.
  • LVMH's share price dropped 8%, reflecting investor concerns, and Hermès briefly overtook LVMH in market capitalization, highlighting shifting dynamics in the luxury sector.
  • The company is exploring strategic measures, including increasing U.S. production, to mitigate the impact of tariffs and stabilize its business.