Kering SA

Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions

LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Societe Europeenne

Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA

Deutsche Bank has allowed a rapid recovery of the European luxury sector in the event of an easing of the conflict in the Middle East, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/luxury-stocks-lvmh-kering-gucci-middle-east-iran-conflict.html">writes</a> CNBC. The bank is confident that the current drawdown is temporary and reflects external shocks rather than the fundamental deterioration of companies' business.

Lux companies face 'sharp reversal' in case of de-escalation in Iran - Deutsche Bank

Falling demand for branded accessories amid global uncertainty has hit the capital of the empire of France's richest family, the Arnault family

"Confidence barometer": LVMH shares posted their worst-ever quarterly results

Ferrari N.V.

Volkswagen AG

Stellantis N.V.

Sales of luxury brands in the Middle East could halve in March, which could reduce quarterly growth for many companies in the sector, according to Bernstein

War with Iran has deprived the luxury sector of $100 billion in capitalization

Burberry Group plc

Investor sentiment towards shares of European luxury goods manufacturers is now the most pessimistic for several years, analysts at UBS, Switzerland's largest bank, have warned. According to their calculations, the war in the Middle East may postpone the long-awaited recovery in demand.

Investor pessimism toward luxury stocks has reached a multi-year high

NIKE, Inc.

Some limited luxury handbags and sneakers are appreciating faster than stocks in the main U.S. index S&amp;P 500, the platform FashioNica found out. The goods of French brand Hermes, for example, including the world-famous Birkin bags, are particularly quoted. Analysts call luxury goods assets and compare them, for example, to gold.

Handbags vs. AI boom: luxury goods posted better price gains than stocks in the S&amp;P 500

The loyalty of wealthy Hermes customers has allowed the fashion house to raise prices by 5-6% in early 2026

Hermes sales exceeded expectations thanks to strong demand for Birkin bags

The Coca-Cola Company

McDonald's Corporation

This week, two crucial sets of economic data will be released in the United States - a rare coincidence caused by the recent government shutdown. First, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will release its January employment report, followed by the Consumer Price Index. Thus, attention will be paid to both parts of the Federal Reserve's dual mandate: maximizing employment on the one hand and price stability on the other, Barron's <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/jobs-report-consumer-prices-coca-cola-cvs-ford-mcdonalds-earnings-7c16ca85?mod=RTA#:~:text=This%20week%20brings,will%20be%20covered.">notes</a>.

US inflation, Ferrari and Coca-Cola earnings: what investors need to know this week

A sharp rise in Richemont quotations at the opening of trading in Zurich was quickly followed by a fall

Cartier owner beats holiday quarter sales forecast. Why did the stock fall?

Optimism in the European luxury sector is increasing, with more and more analysts believing that the rally that started in the second half of 2025 could continue into 2026. The recovery is indicated by strong quarterly reporting from luxury goods manufacturers, a rebound in demand in China and the renewal of creative teams at fashion houses. Key market players, including LVMH and Richemont, are already showing signs of a turnaround after two years of decline.

Analysts expect the luxury market rally to continue in 2026. Who to bet on?

Tesla, Inc.

Apple Inc.

Netflix, Inc.

Luxury showed signs of recovery: reports from Hermès, Prada and Kering gave investors hope for a turnaround after a prolonged slump. US inflation in September was below expectations - the market has little doubt that the Fed will cut rates next week. Gold suffered its biggest drop in 12 years and oil jumped after US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. Tesla exceeded revenue forecasts and disappointed with profits, and its CEO Elon Musk wants a $1 trillion bonus. The main events of October 20-24 are in our review.

Highlights of the week: luxury gets its shine back, gold gets cheaper, Musk wants $1 trillion

Prada S.p.A.

The Miu Miu luxury group's rave, aimed at the buzzer generation, was particularly popular

Prada, following Hermès, reported an increase in sales. Is the crisis in the luxury market over?

The company exceeded analysts' expectations for demand overall, but its most profitable division fell short of forecasts