Paris, Feb 8, 2026, 18:53 CET — The market has shut for the day.
- LVMH ended Friday at 536.20 euros, slipping 0.37%.
- After tumbling on its results, the stock is still trading far under where it stood in late January.
- Investors are eyeing the rescheduled U.S. jobs numbers on Feb 11, inflation data set for Feb 13, and China’s inflation reading also landing Feb 11, all hunting for hints on demand and market valuations.
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (LVMH.PA) finished Friday at 536.20 euros, slipping 2.00 euros, or 0.37%. Shares moved between 527.40 and 537.60 euros through the session. Since closing on Jan. 27, the stock has fallen roughly 9%, with a sharp drop of nearly 8% the next day rattling optimism over a luxury comeback. (Investing.com)
This hits hard, given that LVMH remains the luxury sector’s key benchmark. When its shares slip, investors start to second-guess everything: Chinese appetite, U.S. shoppers, and just how much pricing muscle is really left.
Paris markets are closed Sunday, so when trading resumes, macro signals may drive the action as company news takes a backseat. Lately, rates and currencies have been steering the wheel—and luxury stocks usually feel the effects.
One bit of internal news broke on Friday. Patou said artistic director Guillaume Henry is leaving—both sides framing it as a mutual call, with the house now looking at a new direction for what comes next. (Vogue)
The bigger weight hanging over the sector is still that late-January earnings fallout. LVMH’s results landed, execs sounded a cautious note, and shares tumbled—dragging other luxury stocks along for the ride. “It casts a shadow for the luxury space overall,” Barclays’s Carole Madjo said. Morningstar’s Jelena Sokolova noted investors are having trouble buying into the idea of an “imminent” rebound, while J. Stern & Co’s Christopher Rossbach labeled the slide an “overreaction.” (Reuters)
LVMH’s latest numbers landed with a mixed message. Fourth-quarter revenue came in at 22.7 billion euros, up 1% like-for-like, beating predictions that had called for a slight dip. Watches and jewellery climbed 8%. But the key fashion and leather goods division slipped 3% after adjusting for currency swings. Management flagged ongoing margin pressure tied to FX shifts, tariffs, and expensive gold. CEO Bernard Arnault told analysts there’s “reason to be a little cautious.” (Reuters)
One item on the company calendar: LVMH plans to put forward a 13-euro-per-share dividend at its April 23 shareholders’ meeting. The group already handed out an interim 5.50 euros in December and confirmed it will pay the remaining 7.50 euros on April 30. (LVMH)
Macro events are front and center right now. S&P Global Market Intelligence noted the U.S. jobs data won’t hit until Feb. 11, with the U.S. CPI now set for Feb. 13. China’s CPI and PPI both land on Feb. 11 as well, and euro zone GDP is slated for Feb. 13. (S&P Global)
The bear case? It’s straightforward. Fresh data that stirs inflation jitters, or signs of weaker consumer demand in the U.S. or China, can hit luxury multiples in a hurry — LVMH already proved just how sharply momentum can reverse.
European markets come back online Monday, LVMH staying in the spotlight as the bellwether for the sector. Investors now look ahead to the next big markers for risk: the U.S. jobs numbers on Feb. 11 and the CPI print Feb. 13.
