Cost Savings and OpEx Reduction
Delivered EUR 925 million in cost savings in 2025, reducing OpEx base by 9% versus 2024 and >EUR 1 billion OpEx savings over two years, enabling reinvestment in creativity and brand initiatives.
Retail Footprint Optimization
Net closure of 75 stores in 2025 (1,719 stores year-end) to sharpen retail quality; plan for at least 100 net store closures in 2026 and targeted further rationalization (targeting ~-20% units vs 2025 mid term).
Inventory and CapEx Discipline
Year-end inventories reduced by 8% (2025) with further reductions expected in 2026; CapEx excluding real estate was EUR 0.8 billion, down almost 30% (CapEx/sales ratio 5.4%).
Cash Generation and Deleveraging
Free cash flow including real estate transactions EUR 4.4 billion; free cash flow excluding real estate EUR 2.3 billion (down vs prior year but positive). Net financial debt reduced by EUR 2.5 billion to EUR 8.0 billion; expected further significant reduction after Kering Beauté sale (EUR 4.0 billion inflow) with leverage moving toward ~1.0–1.5x.
Sequential Sales Momentum and Q4 Improvement
Sequential improvement across the year with full-year revenue (ex Kering Beauté) EUR 14.7 billion, down 10% comparable; Q4 showed marked improvement to -3% comparable with AUR (average unit retail) up high-single-digits and improved conversion rates.
Strong Performance in Select Houses and Divisions
Bottega Veneta: full-year revenue EUR 1.7 billion, +3% comparable and recurring operating income EUR 267 million (+5% y/y, 15.6% margin). Saint Laurent: EUR 2.6 billion revenue, -6% comparable, with a robust 20% recurring margin (EUR 529 million). Kering Eyewear: comparable revenue +3% to ~EUR 1.6 billion and operating income EUR 252 million (15.8% margin).
Jewelry Momentum and Strategic Verticalization
Jewelry houses strong in Q4 (e.g., Boucheron +mid-20s% comparable; Qeelin mid-teens). Progressive acquisition of Raselli Franco to strengthen industrial capabilities and scale in jewelry, signaling strategic focus on a high-growth, resilient category.
Strategic Partnership and ESG Credentials
Announced partnership with L'Oréal to accelerate beauty development and entry into wellness/longevity; Kering retained CDP Triple A rating for the third consecutive year, reinforcing sustainability as a competitive advantage.