Inditex reports a 5.8% revenue increase in Q1 despite geopolitical and cost inflation challenges. Meanwhile, Spain's government struggles to pass budgets, and Trump's new trade war faces scrutiny.
Inditex, the parent company of Zara, reported a 5.4% year-on-year increase in net income to €1.4 billion for the first quarter, surpassing market expectations. Sales also grew, driven by strong consumer demand despite economic uncertainties.
Inditex, il colosso spagnolo della moda, ha registrato un utile netto record di 1,375 miliardi di euro nel primo trimestre fiscale 2026, con un aumento del 5,4% rispetto all'anno precedente. I ricavi sono cresciuti del 5,8% a 8,75 miliardi di euro.
Inditex, propietaria de Zara y otras marcas, ha cerrado el primer trimestre fiscal con ventas récord de 8.750 millones de euros (+8,8%) y un beneficio neto de 1.375 millones (+5,4%). Las ventas de mayo crecieron un 11,5%.
Inditex reported record profitability for Q1 2026, with net profit up 5.4% to €1.375 billion. Revenue grew 5.8% to €8.750 billion, driven by strong collections and an integrated business model. The company plans €2.3 billion in investments for the fiscal year.
Workers from major fashion retailers like Inditex, Mango, and H&M are striking across Spain over a new national labor agreement. UGT union calls the strike historic, protesting perceived cuts to workers' rights and the undermining of regional bargaining.
UGT convoca una huelga de 24 horas en el sector textil y del calzado contra el preacuerdo de convenio estatal alcanzado por ARTE, CCOO y Fetico. UGT critica que el acuerdo genera desigualdades y pérdida de derechos, mientras ARTE y Fetico lo defienden como un avance histórico.
La marque de prêt-à-porter low cost Lefties, propriété du groupe Inditex, a ouvert son premier magasin en France le 21 mai dans l'Essonne, proposant des vêtements à bas prix et des articles pour la maison. Une boutique en ligne a également été lancée, avec une deuxième ouverture prévue à Rosny 2.
Inditex CEO Óscar García Maceiras highlighted the company's operational resilience amidst geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. He emphasized their flexible business model, customer-centric pricing, and technological investments, including AI, to enhance customer experience.
El buque insignia de Inditex ha alcanzado una valoración superior a los 37.570 millones de euros, según la lista anual que elabora Kantar BrandZ
Desde la creación de Pontegadea en 2001, el fundador de Zara ha utilizado los crecientes dividendos de Inditex para crear una cartera de inmuebles por 21.200 millones
Amancio Ortega, founder of Inditex (Zara, Pull&Bear, Oysho), has become the world's largest real estate owner with a portfolio exceeding 200 properties valued at $25bn (€21.2bn). The 90-year-old Spanish businessman has reinvested dividends from his majority stake in the textile company into emblematic buildings, offices and commercial spaces in strategic city locations. Forbes estimates his total net worth at $148bn (€125.45bn), making him the tenth-richest person globally.
