Core Viewpoint - L'Oreal reported lower-than-expected sales in Q4 due to ongoing weakness in the Chinese beauty market and a slowdown in demand in the U.S. [1][3] Group 1: Financial Performance - L'Oreal's Q4 sales reached 11.08 billion euros ($11.49 billion), reflecting a 2.5% increase on a like-for-like basis, but falling short of the 11.1 billion euros estimated by analysts [2] - Full-year sales amounted to 43.48 billion euros, slightly exceeding the forecast of 43.33 billion euros [2] Group 2: Market Challenges - The company has faced challenges with weaker consumer demand in recent quarters, particularly in the crucial Chinese market, a trend also affecting high-end luxury brands [3]

AGREEMENT BETWEEN L’ORÉAL AND SANOFI FOR THE REPURCHASEBY SANOFI OF 2.3% OF ITS OWN SHARES HELD BY L’ORÉAL Clichy, February 3, 2025 – L’Oréal announces today that it has agreed to sell approximately 29.6 million of Sanofi shares to Sanofi for €101.5 per share, for a total consideration of €3 billion. Upon completion of the transaction and cancellation of the repurchased shares, L’Oréal will own 7.2% of Sanofi’s share capital and 13.1% of its voting rights1. L’Oréal remains an important shareholder of Sanofi ...

L'Oréal ( OTCPK:LRLCF , OTCPK:LRLCY ) is a world's leading cosmetics and beauty company with a current market cap at 180bn+. With 90,000+ employees, a presence in 150+ countries and 37 global brands, this company has been in operation for nearly 115 years - it is easyA financial risk professional with 15 years of experience in large financial organisations. Interest in technology and product management. By education a graduate in engineering and completed 2 levels of CFA. I have an interest in markets and a ...

Group 1 - L'Oréal S.A. has not had its best year in terms of shareholder returns, but the business continues to perform well [3] - The company maintains a beneficial long position in its shares, indicating confidence in its future performance [3] - The article expresses the author's personal opinions and does not involve compensation from any business relationship with L'Oréal [3]

Asia Pacific Equity Research 20 October 2024 J P M O R G A N Eyes on Asia Consumer Rising capital interest in Asia retail space; LVMH & L'Oréal slowdown; our recent sector views across Asia | --- | --- | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...

Company and Industry Overview * **Company**: L'Oréal S.A. (OTCPK:LRLCF) * **Industry**: Beauty and Personal Care * **Timeframe**: 9-Month Sales Conference Call, October 22, 2024 Key Points Overall Performance * **Like-for-like growth**: +6% for the first 9 months of 2024, outperforming the global beauty market. * **External challenges**: Multiple external factors impacted the third quarter, including normalization of beauty market growth in Europe and North America, and negative trends in North Asia, particularly in China. * **Bright spots**: Robust underlying growth trends in Europe, North America, and emerging markets; strong performance in fragrance and hair care; gradual recovery in makeup. Divisional Performance * **Fragrance and Hair Care**: Strong growth across all regions, with hair care performing exceptionally well. * **Makeup**: Gradual recovery, fueled by new product launches. * **Dermatological Beauty**: Growth slowed in the third quarter due to factors like realignment between sell-in and sell-out, sun care effect, and lack of innovation on certain brands. * **Mass Market**: L'Oréal Paris performed well, maintaining its position as the number one beauty brand in China. Market Outlook * **Global beauty market**: Expected to grow at pre-COVID levels in 2025. * **Beauty stimulus plan**: L'Oréal is preparing a plan to stimulate demand through innovation and creativity. * **Emerging markets**: Remain a significant growth driver, with strong performance in Latin America, SAPMENA, and SSA. Other Important Points * **Luxury market**: L'Oréal Luxe outperformed the luxury market globally, with strong performance in Europe, Latin America, and Japan. * **China**: The Chinese market remains challenging, with negative trends in luxury and travel retail. L'Oréal is gaining share in certain divisions and channels. * **U.S. market**: The market is normalizing, with mid-single-digit growth. L'Oréal is confident in its ability to navigate the evolving landscape. * **Amazon**: L'Oréal has successfully launched luxury brands on Amazon, with positive results in terms of brand exposure and consumer acquisition. * **French tax**: L'Oréal expects an additional tax burden of €250 million in 2024 due to proposed changes to the French tax regime.

Dublin, Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Decoding L'Oreal's YouTube Advertising Strategy" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report on L'Oreal's advertising strategies on YouTube from August 2023 to July 2024, focuses on products and campaigns such as EverPure Bond Repair, Bright Reveal Daily SPF 50 Lotion, L'Oreal Paris Midnight Cream, L'Oreal Paris Colorsonic, EverPure Purple and more. It analyzes the core themes, messaging strategies, and product benefits portrayed in t ...

CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: The exterior of an ULTA Beauty store photographed on April 19, ... [+] 2022 in Calabasas, California. (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images) Getty Images Given its better prospects, we believe that L'Oréal stock (OTCMKTS: LRLCY) is a better pick than its peer Ulta Beauty stock (NASDAQ: ULTA). LRLCY stock trades at a higher valuation multiple of 5.2x trailing revenues, versus 1.6x for ULTA stock. Investors have assigned a higher valuation multiple for L'Oréal, given its supe ...

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Dublin, Aug. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Decoding L'Oreal Paris's YouTube Advertising Strategy" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report on L'Oreal Paris's advertising strategies on YouTube from July 2023 -June 2024, focuses on key products such as Bright Reveal UV Fluid, L'Oreal Midnight Cream, L'Oreal Paris Ever Pure Clarify & Restore, L'Oreal Paris Bright Reveal Niacinamide Serum and more. It analyzes the core themes, messaging strategies, and product benefits portraye ...