Revenue Growth and Scale
Group revenue exceeded EUR 16.0 billion in FY2025, up 9% at constant exchange rates and 5.5% at current exchange rates, with Q4 sales of EUR 4.1 billion (+10% at constant exchange rates).
Strong Regional Performance
All major regions grew: France +9%, Europe +11%, Japan +14%, Asia (incl. Japan) +5%, Americas +12%, Other zones (incl. Middle East) +15% — geographical mix remained balanced.
Division-Level Outperformance (Leather & Select Categories)
Leather Goods & Saddlery grew +13%; Clothes & Accessories +6%; Silk & Textiles +5%; Other divisions (including Jewellery and Home) +11%, driven by product desirability and ramped production capacity.
Profitability and Margins
Recurring operating income reached EUR 6.6 billion (+7% year-over-year). Gross margin improved to 71.1% (from 70.3% in 2024). Recurring operating profitability rose by 0.5 percentage points to 41% in 2025.
Net Income, Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Strength
Net income group share of about EUR 4.5 billion (c. +5–5.5% year-over-year). Business/operating cash flow up ~11%; operating cash flow EUR 5.6 billion; adjusted free cash flow EUR 3.9 billion. Restated net cash position increased by ~EUR 700 million to EUR 12.8 billion; cash represents >50% of assets.
Significant Operational Investment and Capacity Expansion
Operational investments totaled EUR 1.2 billion (2025), including EUR 769 million for strategic retail locations, EUR 226 million to reinforce production capacity (new leather workshops and other ateliers), and EUR 166 million for real estate, digital and systems. Inaugurated 24th leather workshop (L'Isle-d'Espagnac) and announced further workshops and openings through 2030.
Job Creation, Employee Compensation and CSR Recognition
Hermès onboarded ~1,300 new employees in 2025 (60% in France); over 3 years this represents ~6,200 jobs. Group paid EUR 328 million to employees (bonuses/incentives/profit-sharing) and a EUR 3,000 bonus to each of ~26,000 employees. Significant emission reductions vs 2018: Scope 1 & 2 absolute emissions -69%; Scope 3 intensity -58%. Recognition: CDP A List, improved Sustainalytics rating and a Transparency Award.
Retail & Brand Development
Continued selective retail expansion and renovation (new stores in Scottsdale and Nashville; major projects in Florence, Knokke, Macau, Changsha; planned flagship openings including New Bond Street, Beijing, Geneva). Strong creative momentum in product launches and cultural initiatives driving brand engagement.
Dividend Policy
Ordinary dividend proposed at EUR 18 per share (39% payout excluding the exceptional French contribution); interim dividend schedule maintained and EUR 2.8 billion of dividends paid in the year.