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Watches of Switzerland forecasts annual profit above market view on strong US market

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Posted on May 14, 2026

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· Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Watches of Switzerland Sees 2026 Profit Surpassing Market Expectations on US Growth

Watches of Switzerland's 2026 Profit Outlook and US Market Performance

Company Forecast for Fiscal 2026

May 14 (Reuters) - British luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland forecast fiscal 2026 profit above market expectations on Thursday, betting on a solid U.S. market.

Market Drivers and Growth Factors

US Market Contribution

Reporting and Source

(Reporting by Prerna Bedi in Bengaluru)

Key Takeaways

  • US operations now account for nearly 60% of the group’s profitability, underscoring its central role in the strong outlook (alphapilot.tech)
  • Fiscal 2026 sales guidance has been upgraded to 9–11% constant‑currency growth, up from 6–10%, buoyed by robust US and UK demand (investing.com)
  • Acquisition of Rolex‑focused Deutsch & Deutsch showrooms in Texas strengthens US footprint and supports revenue momentum (fashionunited.uk)

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