Paris, Feb 1, 2026, 20:51 CET — The market has closed.
- L’Oreal shares ended Friday at €387.00, slipping 0.28%
- The company will release its 2025 annual results following the market close on Feb. 12
- Next week’s spotlight: 2026 projections for sales growth, margins, and major regions
L’Oreal shares closed 0.28% lower at 387.00 euros on Friday, following a trading range from 385.30 to 389.35 euros. Around 319,000 shares were traded. Since the Paris market is closed Sunday, this stands as the most recent price data heading into next week. (Investing)
L’Oreal is gearing up to release its 2025 annual results on Feb. 12, right after the market closes. The company will then host a financial information meeting the next morning. (L’Oréal Finance)
The timing is crucial since the annual report usually sets the tone for the upcoming year. For a stock known for steady demand and predictable cash flow, guidance often carries more weight than the headline figures.
Investors want to see how sales growth holds up after removing currency swings and acquisitions, and whether volume gains are driving the numbers more than price hikes. They’ll also be tuning in for any shifts in the group’s messaging on promotions and pricing power amid a spotty market.
Regional dynamics will play a key role. Traders watch closely for shifts in North Asia, looking for clues of momentum or weakness, while also eyeing the U.S. consumer. Beauty spending there often moves more sharply than it does in Europe.
Margins are another area under pressure. If marketing, innovation, or logistics expenses climb faster than sales, analysts spot it fast. That can trigger a stock move, even when revenue looks solid.
That said, a cautious outlook for 2026 or weaker-than-expected profits could reignite doubts about the true resilience of beauty demand, especially if currency shifts and interest-rate bets turn sour for consumer names.
Markets reopen Monday, and positioning risk takes center stage. Investors will track share movements ahead of earnings and see if volumes ramp up as the results day draws closer.
On Feb. 12, L’Oreal will report its annual results following the Paris close—that’s the next critical date to watch.
