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Quarterly ResultMay 5, 2026, 04:13 PM

Interparfums Q1 Net Sales $345M, EPS $1.35; Reaffirms 2026 Guidance

AI Summary

Interparfums reported record first-quarter 2026 results with net sales of $345 million, a 2% increase year-over-year, and diluted EPS of $1.35, also up 2%. Gross margin expanded by 140 basis points to 65.1%, though operating income slightly decreased by 1% to $74 million. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance for sales of $1.48 billion and EPS of $4.85, and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share. Geographic sales were mixed, with strong growth in North America and Central/South America, but declines in Eastern Europe, the Middle East/Africa, and Asia/Pacific.

Key Highlights

  • Q1 2026 Net Sales: $345 million, up 2% year-over-year.
  • Q1 2026 Diluted EPS: $1.35, up 2% year-over-year.
  • Q1 2026 Gross Margin: 65.1%, an increase of 140 basis points.
  • Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: $1.48 billion in sales and $4.85 EPS.
  • Quarterly cash dividend: $0.80 per share, payable June 30, 2026.
  • North America sales rose 7%, Central and South America sales increased 23%.
  • Top brands: Coach grew 30%, Montblanc 14%, GUESS 11%, Roberto Cavalli 32%.
  • Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments: $237 million as of March 31, 2026.