L'Oreal misses fourth-quarter expectations with 2.5% rise in sales By Reuters
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 06 2025
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Source: Investing.com
Sales Performance: L'Oreal reported a 2.5% increase in fourth-quarter sales, totaling 11.08 billion euros, which fell short of expectations for a 4.4% rise, primarily due to weak demand in China and slowing growth in North America.
Market Challenges: The company faced challenges including losing market share in China's mass market to local competitors and declining sales in North Asia, with overall growth slowing from previous quarters amid economic pressures.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
