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LVMH Revenue Up 3% in Q2 2026, Led by Jewelry and US Shoppers

market-auction · 2026-07-27

LVMH announced that its revenue for the first half of 2026 approached $44 billion (€38.6 billion), with a 3% increase in sales during Q2. Growth was primarily fueled by luxury consumers in the US, especially in the fashion and leather goods sectors, which experienced a 1% rise—the first uptick in two years. Watches and jewelry excelled, achieving an 11% sales increase, driven by brands like TAG Heuer, Tiffany & Co., and Hublot. The wines and spirits division also grew by 5% in Q2, supported by Ardbeg and Chandon. CEO Bernard Arnault attributed this success to the company’s strategic approach and creative revitalization. Notably, Richemont reported a 24% increase in jewelry sales in Q1, marking its seventh consecutive quarterly growth.

Key facts

  • LVMH first-half 2026 revenue: nearly $44 billion (€38.6 billion).
  • Q2 2026 sales rose 3% year-over-year.
  • Fashion and leather goods sales increased 1% in Q2, first rise in two years.
  • Watches and jewelry sales surged 11% in Q2.
  • Wines and spirits sales grew 5% in Q2.
  • CEO Bernard Arnault praised the company's strategy and product quality.
  • Richemont jewelry sales rose 24% in Q1, seventh consecutive quarterly increase.
  • Richemont earned $26 billion over 12 months ending May 2026; jewelry sales $19.2 billion (up 14%).

Entities

Artists

  • Jonathan Anderson

Institutions

  • LVMH
  • Christian Dior
  • Louis Vuitton
  • TAG Heuer
  • Tiffany & Co.
  • Hublot
  • Ardbeg
  • Chandon
  • Richemont
  • Cartier
  • Van Cleef & Arpels
  • WWD
  • Robb Report

Locations

  • United States
  • Beijing
  • China
  • Seoul
  • South Korea

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