The Group posted nine-month sales of 32.80 billion euros, up 3.4 1Q6 on a like-for-like basis.
L'Oréal announces sales growth of +3.4 % on a like-for-like basis for the first nine months of the year, reaching 32.80 billion euros. This momentum accelerated in the third quarter, with like-for-like growth of +4.9 %, driven by all divisions, all geographic zones, and strong double-digit growth in e-commerce.
" As anticipated, like-for-like growth continued to accelerate quarter after quarter (...) All geographic regions reported growth. ", commented Nicolas Hieronimus, Group Managing Director.
Balanced growth across divisions and regions
Performance was positive in all divisions. Professional products grew by +7.4 %, buoyed by demand for premium hair care products and the acquisition of the Color Wow brand. The Consumer Products division grew by +3.1 %, driven by North America and emerging markets, with strong momentum in make-up and hair care. L'Oréal Luxe posted growth of +2.2 %, driven by fragrances and emerging markets, despite an unfavorable base effect linked to the 2024 IT transformation. Dermatological beauty grew by +3.7 %, with a solid performance from brands such as La Roche-Posay, SkinCeuticals and CeraVe.
Geographically, all zones contributed positively to like-for-like growth. Europe remained solid (+3.6 %), North America improved (+1.8 %) despite a negative currency effect, and North Asia returned to positive growth (+0.5 %), buoyed by the first signs of recovery in mainland China. The SAPMENA-SSA zone recorded the strongest growth (+11.0 %), followed by Latin America (+8.2 %).
Strategic partnership with Kering
The announcement of a long-term strategic partnership between L'Oréal and the Kering group marks a turning point in the Luxury Goods business. The agreement includes the acquisition of Maison Creed, fragrance and beauty licenses for Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga, as well as a joint venture in wellness and longevity. " This partnership will further strengthen our position as the world leader in luxury beauty. ", emphasized Nicolas Hieronimus.
A dynamic driven by innovation and Beauty Tech
L'Oréal continues to build on its capacity for innovation. The magazine Time recently recognized three Group innovations - Air Light Pro, Lancôme Rénergie Nano-Resurfacer and Melasyl - as «Best Inventions of 2025». In Research & Innovation, L'Oréal's work on the scalp microbiome was recognized with an award at the IFSCC 2025 congress.
Confirmed ESG commitments
On the environmental, social and governance (ESG) front, the Group maintains its high standards. For the 14th year running, it has maintained its «Prime» rating from ISS ESG, has been awarded an AA rating by MSCI, and ranks among the companies with the highest ESG ratings. «Low ESG risk» according to Sustainalytics.
Outlook
L'Oréal enters the last quarter of the year with confidence. «We enter the final quarter (...) confident in our ability to continue to outperform the global beauty market», said the CEO, who looks forward to another year of growth in sales and profitability.
