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Richemont Q1 Sales Rise 6% Fueled by Jewelry Gains

A stronger yen has sharply reduced tourist spending in Japan, deepening pressure on the watch segment

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Overview

  • First-quarter revenue climbed to €5.4 billion at constant exchange rates thanks to an 11 percent increase in jewelry sales
  • Specialist Watchmakers division saw a 7 percent sales decline as softened demand in Asia persisted
  • Europe recorded 11 percent growth while the Americas and Middle East & Africa each jumped 17 percent
  • Asia-Pacific sales fell 4 percent overall, and Japan dropped 15 percent as a strengthened yen curtailed Chinese tourist spending
  • Net cash position rose to €7.4 billion after accounting for the YNAP sale, bolstering Richemont’s financial resilience