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LVMH shares seen down as Iran war impact weighs on fashion sales

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Posted on July 28, 2026

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· Last updated: July 28, 2026

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LVMH shares open up after quarterly results

Market Reaction to LVMH's Quarterly Performance

Share Price Movements Following Results

July 28 (Reuters) - Shares in LVMH rose 2% on Tuesday, after the French luxury giant reported overnight second-quarter sales growth broadly in line with analysts' expectations.

Sales Performance and Analyst Expectations

Sales at the owner of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Moet & Chandon champagne rose 3% when adjusted for currency swings to €19.5 billion ($22.2 billion), broadly in line with analysts' consensus estimate, according to Visible Alpha.

Sector-Wide Impact and Peer Performance

The results were an important test of whether the $400-billion luxury sector is decisively emerging from a two-year downturn. Shares in LVMH peers Kering, Hermes and L'Oreal were up between 2% and 3% in early Tuesday trading.

Performance of French Spirits Makers

Shares in French spirits makers Remy Cointreau and Pernod Ricard were up 1.8% and 3.5%, respectively.

Currency Exchange Rate and Reporting Credits

($1 = 0.8798 euros)

(Reporting by Alessandro Parodi in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)

Key Takeaways

  • Fashion & leather goods segment posted modest 1% organic growth, below expectations of 1.7%, raising investor caution.
  • LVMH cited about a 1% drag on group sales due to the Iran war, affecting both Gulf mall traffic and European tourism. (investing.com)
  • The broader tourism impact of the Iran war includes up to 50% drops in Gulf luxury footfall, weaker fashion demand in Europe, and increased air‑travel and energy disruption risks. (fortune.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are LVMH shares seen falling in premarket trading?
LVMH shares are seen falling 2% to 3% in premarket trading after second-quarter sales failed to meet analysts' expectations.
How is the Iran war impacting LVMH sales?
The Iran war has weakened tourism in Europe, leading to reduced spending on luxury fashion goods, affecting LVMH's sales performance.
What was the sales growth in LVMH's fashion and leather goods division?
Sales in the fashion and leather goods division grew by 1% when adjusted for currency swings, below the 1.7% analyst forecast.
Is the luxury sector showing signs of recovery?
LVMH reported 3% overall organic growth, but questions remain about whether the luxury sector is decisively recovering from its downturn.
What do analysts say about LVMH's future performance?
Analysts note LVMH is still lagging industry peers, although recent trends are turning slightly more positive.

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