Paris, Feb 8, 2026, 21:30 CET — Market’s done for the day.
- L’Oreal slipped 0.16% to close at 394.05 euros on Friday, just ahead of an important results week.
- The group reports 2025 annual results after the close on Feb. 12, followed by a financial information meeting set for Feb. 13.
- FactSet analysts are penciling in 2025 sales at roughly 44.1 billion euros. Guidance updates and demand from China could set the tone for what happens next.
L’Oreal shares edged lower on Friday, closing at 394.05 euros, down 0.16%. Investors are now watching for the French cosmetics group’s annual results, expected later this week. According to the company’s schedule, a press release is slated for after markets shut on Feb. 12, with a financial information meeting the next day, Feb. 13. (L’Oréal Finance)
Why it’s in focus: L’Oreal stands out as a heavyweight on Paris’s boards, with its yearly results often shaping the mood for European consumer stocks. Right now, investors are pushing for clarity—seeking straight numbers on U.S. and China demand, plus a sense of what brands are shelling out to keep products moving off shelves.
Timing plays a role here. With markets closed Sunday, investors head into Monday lacking any new company headlines, and just one scheduled catalyst set for mid-week.
According to FactSet numbers shown on Boursorama, analysts are looking for 2025 revenue of roughly 44.13 billion euros, with EPS forecast at 12.84 euros. EBIT, representing operating profit, is pegged near 8.92 billion euros. Out of 26 analysts tracked, nine say “buy,” two suggest “sell.” Median price target? About 395.67 euros. (boursorama.com)
By Friday’s close, the earnings outlook puts the 2025 price-to-earnings ratio at around 31—investors are shelling out close to 31 euros for every euro of estimated annual profit per share. Not much slack in that, so even minor disappointments could sting when results land.
Organic sales growth is in focus for investors — that’s the company’s go-to “like-for-like” metric, adjusted for currency and M&A. North Asia’s momentum is another thing to watch. Product mix plays a role as well: luxury beauty boosts margins, but demand there can pull back fast if shoppers get wary.
Costs are the other piece here. Traders are watching for hints on marketing budgets, discount rates, and timing on product launches. The big question: can the group hold onto margins if volumes dip?
Back in October, CEO Nicolas Hieronimus urged investors not to draw sweeping conclusions from just one quarter in China, reminding them, “one quarter doesn’t make a trend,” though he noted the market had turned positive. Expect that refrain to resurface if the annual report reveals choppy demand across regions once more. (Reuters)
The risk here is clear enough: fading demand in China, or U.S. gains driven mostly by promotions, could squeeze margins and send the stock lower in a hurry. Even a solid quarter might underwhelm if the outlook sounds hesitant.
Macro factors might make an appearance. U.S. January consumer price figures land on Feb. 13—coinciding with L’Oreal’s investor day—and have the potential to jolt rate bets or move currencies that end up shaping multinationals’ reported sales. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Next up: Feb. 12, once Paris markets close. After that, the focus shifts to the Feb. 13 meeting, where investors are looking for updates on the 2026 outlook—watching China, pricing power, and capital returns in particular.
