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An update from Safilo Group SpA ( (IT:SFL) ) is now available.
Safilo Group S.p.A., the Italian-listed eyewear manufacturer and distributor, has expanded its strategic footprint in the optical sector by raising its stake in Inspecs Group plc. The move underscores Safilo’s efforts to reinforce its position across the global eyewear value chain, combining its established wholesale and digital capabilities with broader exposure to frames and lenses distribution.
Between 19 and 20 February 2026, Safilo purchased additional Inspecs shares worth about £4.3 million, lifting its holding to 29.99% of the London-listed company’s share capital. While Safilo remains bound by UK Takeover Code restrictions under Rule 2.8, the near-30% position gives the group significant influence over Inspecs and signals continued strategic interest, a development likely to be closely monitored by investors and industry competitors.
The most recent analyst rating on (IT:SFL) stock is a Hold with a EUR2.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Safilo Group SpA stock, see the IT:SFL Stock Forecast page.
More about Safilo Group SpA
Safilo Group S.p.A. is a global eyewear company that designs, produces and distributes sunglasses, optical frames, helmets, goggles and eyewear for outdoor activities. Leveraging Italian design, industrial innovation and digital platforms developed in Padua and Portland, it serves about 100,000 points of sale worldwide through a mix of wholesale, direct-to-consumer and online channels.
The group operates its own plants and works with qualified manufacturing partners, supported by design studios in Padua, Milan, New York, Hong Kong and Portland. Its portfolio spans proprietary brands such as Carrera, Polaroid, Smith, Blenders and Privé Revaux, as well as major licensed labels including BOSS, Tommy Hilfiger, Marc Jacobs and Under Armour, and it generated 2025 net sales of €983.4 million on Euronext Milan.
Average Trading Volume: 1,065,780
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: €810.5M
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