L'Oréal SA reported its full-year (FY) 2025 results, posting sales of EUR 44.05 billion, representing a 4.0% like-for-like increase and a 1.3% rise on a reported basis. Gross margin improved by 10 basis points to 74.3%, while operating margin increased by 20 basis points to 20.2%. Diluted earnings per share reached EUR 12.71, up 0.4%. The company’s net cash flow stood at EUR 7.2 billion, reflecting a 7.8% increase for the period. The Board will propose a dividend of EUR 7.20 per share, an increase of 2.9%, at the Annual General Meeting on 24 April 2026. L'Oréal SA outperformed the beauty market with growth across all divisions and geographic regions, led by its Professional Products segment. E-commerce activities saw double-digit growth, surpassing the 30% share of total sales. The company highlighted strong second-half recoveries in its two largest markets, the US and China, alongside continued expansion in emerging markets. CEO Nicolas Hieronimus noted ongoing advancements in artificial intelligence, R&I capabilities, and IT transformation. L'Oréal SA also maintained its position as a sustainability leader, receiving a triple 'A' rating from CDP for the tenth consecutive year and being ranked in the global top 1% for environmental and social performance by EcoVadis.

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