Luxembourg's Global Fashion Group Q3 revenue falls, maintains 2026 forecast
Overview
Luxembourg online fashion retailer's Q3 revenue declined 7.7% yr/yr at constant currency
Gross margin rose to 47.0% and adjusted EBITDA improved to €3.4 mln
Company cites weaker demand and higher costs as reasons for revenue decline
Outlook
Company expects 2026 NMV of €1.05-1.09 bln, now guiding towards bottom of range
Company maintains 2026 adj EBITDA guidance of €18-25 mln
Company says October trading was challenging, especially in Brazil, and expects demand to normalise
Result Drivers
COST-OF-LIVING PRESSURE - Co said higher energy prices and elevated interest rates weighed on consumer discretionary spending
LATAM DEMAND WEAKNESS - Co said weaker Brazilian consumer confidence and uncertainty around Brazil's election contributed to NMV decline in LATAM
SEA TURNAROUND - Co said SEA region saw revenue decline but improved gross margin due to reduced discounting and focus on profitability
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | Slight Miss* | EUR 156.70 mln | EUR 158 mln (1 Analyst) |
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA | EUR 3.40 mln | ||
Q3 Gross Margin | 47.00% | ||
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 2.10% | ||
Q3 EBIT | -EUR 8.20 mln |
*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the department stores peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Global Fashion Group SA is €0.78, about 61.5% above its November 4 closing price of €0.48
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