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Richemont Reports Strong Jewelry Sales Growth Despite Watch Division Challenges

The Swiss luxury group posted a 4% rise in full-year sales to €21.4 billion, driven by an 11% surge in jewelry sales, while watch revenues declined 11% and China sales fell sharply.

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The logo of the luxury goods company Richemont is pictured at its headquarters in Bellevue near Geneva, Switzerland, June 2, 2022. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
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Overview

  • Richemont's fiscal Q4 sales grew 7% year-on-year to €5.17 billion, exceeding analyst expectations.
  • The jewelry division, including Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, saw a robust 11% sales increase in Q4, offsetting weaknesses elsewhere.
  • Specialist watch sales dropped 11% in Q4, with demand particularly weak in Asia-Pacific, where China recorded a 23% decline.
  • Operating profit fell 7% to €4.47 billion, reflecting challenges in the watch segment and ongoing regional disparities.
  • Richemont reaffirmed its cautious pricing strategy, avoiding sudden increases despite U.S. tariff risks and currency fluctuations.