Record Half-Year Profit
Inditex Reports Record €2.98 Billion Half-Year Profit Amid Strong Global Sales
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The results covered the six-month period from February 1 through July 31, 2026, and net profit reached a record level for an Inditex first half.
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Funds from operations rose 11% year over year to €4.1 billion, indicating stronger cash generation alongside the earnings growth.
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Inditex said its fiscal 2025 final dividend of €0.875 per share will be paid on November 2, 2026.
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The company’s net financial position stood at €10.398 billion at the end of the first half, up 4% from a year earlier.
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CEO Óscar García Maceiras attributed the performance to the teams’ “ambition, flexibility, and innovation,” saying these qualities strengthen Inditex’s long-term growth potential in a complex global environment.
Inditex, the Spanish fashion giant behind Zara, reported record first-half net profit of €2.98 billion, up 6.8% from a year earlier, according to The Retail Bulletin. Revenue climbed 7.6% to €19.76 billion, with sales jumping 9.2% when adjusted for currency swings. The company's gross margin expanded to 58.7%, showing its core business is firing on multiple cylinders.
CEO Óscar García Maceiras credited the results to the company's "ambition, flexibility, and innovation," Fashion Network US reported. Cash generation also accelerated, with funds from operations rising 11% to €4.1 billion. Inditex said its autumn-winter collections are selling well, with store and online sales up 9% on a constant-currency basis from early August through early September.
Q2 Acceleration Shows Fresh Momentum
Inditex's second quarter delivered especially strong results. Revenue jumped 9.1% to €11 billion, WWD reported, marking a clear acceleration from Q1's more modest 5.8% growth. This quarter-over-quarter pickup suggests the company is gaining traction as it moves deeper into the fiscal year. EBIT rose 7.6% to €3.84 billion overall for the half.
Cash Reserves Grow as Balance Sheet Strengthens
Inditex's financial position continues to solidify. The company's net cash position stood at €10.398 billion at the end of July, up 4% year over year. Funds from operations — the cash a business generates before capital spending — surged 11% to €4.1 billion. This growing war chest gives Inditex room to invest in stores, technology, and expansion while returning cash to shareholders.
August Sales Defy European Heat Wave
Even as extreme temperatures swept across Europe, Inditex's biggest market, the company posted strong early autumn numbers. From August 1 through September 7, currency-adjusted sales rose 9% versus the same period last year, Head Topics Canada reported. This resilience suggests consumer appetite for the brand's new fall collections remains robust despite challenging weather and economic headwinds globally.
Dividend Confirmed as Profit Margins Expand
Inditex will pay its fiscal 2025 final dividend of €0.875 per share on November 2, 2026. Gross margin expanded to 58.7% of sales for the half — a sign the company is getting better at pricing and managing costs. EBITDA, a measure of operating profit, climbed 7.8% to €5.51 billion. These gains reflect how efficiently Inditex runs its sprawling global operations.
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