Insight Report 4 minutes PremiumHermes Paris (RMS.PA) Hermès Cements Position as Luxury Goods Leader: Impressive 2Q16 Revenues Despite Challenging Demand Backdrop Coresight Research July 27, 2016 Executive Summary In 2Q16, Hermès reported very strong year-over-year sales growth of 6.0%, and 8.1% in constant currency, beating analysts’ expectations of 5.6% growth in constant currency. The result also marked a sequential quarterly acceleration from 6.2% constant currency revenue growth in 1Q16. Revenues were driven by momentum in all geographic regions, with robust sales even in France, despite lower tourist flows in the country. Outperformance in the leather goods and saddlery division and perfumes offset softness in other divisions. The luxury goods sector has been experiencing numerous severe headwinds, including demand slowdown in China, low oil prices, stock market and currency volatility, and fallouts from terrorist attacks. Given the challenging demand outlook and weakness at other luxury goods companies, Hermès’ performance is nothing short of impressive. The company’s luxury goods peers have reported soft revenue and profitability trends in 1Q16/1H16 (please see the performance table at the end of this report). Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Fashion Footprint: Real Estate Expansion and Store Downsizing in the US Apparel Retail MarketEarnings Insights 3Q23, Week 3: Coty and Ralph Lauren Report Positive Sales Growth; Capri Holdings, Hanesbrands and Qurate Retail See Sales DeclineUS and China E-Commerce—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Online Sales To Maintain Strong Growth MomentumThe High-Tech High End: Solutions Elevating Supply Chain and Operations in Luxury Retailing