#Retail & Brands

2024-09-12

INDITEX reports a very strong operating performance in its interim report for the first half of financial year 2024

In 1HY2024, Inditex continued with a very robust operating performance due to the creativity of the teams and the strong execution of the fully integrated store and online business model.

Óscar García Maceiras, CEO, says: “The design and quality of our fashion proposition and the experience we offer our customers are, together with the efficiency and increasing sustainability of our operations, the keys to the solidity of these results. Our fully integrated model continues to generate opportunities for profitable growth across all concepts, regions and channels."

The Spring/Summer collections have been very well received by the customers. Sales grew 7.2%, to reach €18.1 billion, showing very satisfactory development both in stores and online. Sales were positive in all concepts. Sales in constant currency grew 10.2%. Gross profit increased 7.5% to €10.5 billion. The gross margin reached 58.3% (+19 bps versus 1H2023). All expense lines have shown a favourable evolution. Operating expenses increased 6.8%, below sales growth.

EBITDA increased 8.1% to €5.0 billion. EBIT increased 11.9% to €3.5 billion and PBT 10.6% to €3.6 billion.Net income increased 10.1% to €2.8 billion.The robust operating performance has resulted in strong cash flow generation. The FY2023 final dividend of €0.77 per share will be paid on 4 November 2024.

Openings have been carried out in 34 markets. At the end of the period Inditex operated 5,667 stores. Inditex continues to roll out its global sales platform.

Autumn/Winter collections have been very well received by the customers. Store and online sales in constant currency between 1 August and 8 September 2024 increased 11% versus the same period in 2023.

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Inditex reports strong Q1 2024 performance

Inditex's sales grew by 7.1% in Q1 2024, reaching €8.2 billion. Sales in constant currency rose by 10.6%. Gross profit increased by 7.3% to €4.9 billion, with a gross margin of 60.6%. Operating expenses increased by 6.4%, below the sales growth rate. EBITDA rose by 8% to €2.4 billion, while EBIT grew by 10.3% to €1.6 billion. Net income saw a 10.8% increase, reaching €1.3 billion.

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Happy Holidays!

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