LVMH Q1 Sales Decline 6%, Middle East Conflict Impacts Performance
Global luxury group LVMH's Q1 (January-March) 2026 sales were 19.1 billion Euros, a 6% decrease year-on-year. Excluding currency fluctuations and business changes, organic growth was 1%. The company stated that geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, specifically the "war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran," negatively impacted performance, leading to a -1% internal growth. The Middle East accounts for approximately 6% of LVMH's total sales. LVMH CFO Cecile Cabanis noted that while the full impact is unclear, wealth has not disappeared. The Chinese market maintained solid growth in Q1.
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LVMH, the global luxury conglomerate renowned for brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Moet & Chandon, and Tiffany, reported 19.1 billion Euros in sales for the first quarter of the year (January to March). This represents a 6% decline compared to the previous year. Organic growth, adjusted for exchange rates and business scope changes, was 1%. The company's statement attributed negative impacts to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East and the global economic environment, particularly severe and unresolved regional conflict. Specifically, LVMH noted a -1% internal growth for Q1 due to the "war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran," expressing hope for a return of consumers to mitigate losses. LVMH CFO Cecile Cabanis commented to analysts that the ultimate actual impact of the conflict remains unclear, but affirmed that "wealth has not disappeared." The Middle East region contributes approximately 6% to LVMH's total sales. According to recent research by Bernstein analysts, the Middle East was LVMH's strongest market last year, with 6-8% organic growth, while other regions were largely flat. Cabanis also highlighted robust performance and steady growth from Chinese consumers in Q1.