2026 H1 Results
Press release - Paris, July 28th, 2026
Sales growth supported by America and the EMEA region
Strong improvement in profitability, enhanced financial discipline and full-year guidance confirmed
2026 H1 Sales at €597m, increasing by +0.6% on an organic1 basis compared with 2025 H1 Sales (€601m)
- Solid organic sales growth during the semester in America and in the EMEA region; organic growth confirmed in Asia Pacific; decline in France, impacted by a weak consumption environment and the contraction of the network
- Sales trend improvement in Q2, revenue amounts to €310m, +2.0% organic compared with Q2 2025 Sales (€305m), vs -0.8% in Q1
- Good like-for-like sales growth in Q2 (+3.9%), contributing to positive growth for the first half as a whole (+1.6%)
- Very dynamic performance from Maje (+5.2% organic growth) across all regions, while Sandro maintained a solid momentum
- Robust gross margin, reflecting the success of the full-price strategy, with a two-point decrease of average discount rate compared with H1 2025
Adjusted EBIT of €53 million, up +25% year-on-year in absolute value, supported by a management gross margin ratio (76%). SMCP’s profitability of 8.9 % of sales (+1.8pp versus H1 2025), is in line with its guidance.
Continued reduction in net debt driven by disciplined financial management, leading to a record-low leverage ratio of 1.1x as of June 30, 2026, compared with 1.9x a year earlier (and 1.3x as of December 31, 2025). This strong financial position enables the Group to progressively increase investments to support growth, following two consecutive years of inventory and capital expenditure reductions.
Net profit of €17 million, up +52% compared with H1 2025 (€11 million).
A network of 1,589 points of sale as of the end of June, broadly stable in Q2 following the decline recorded in Q1, reflecting both dynamic management of the directly operated store network and continued development through partners in existing markets.
Confirmation of 2026 targets
- Adjusted EBIT margin reaching around 10% of sales in the second half of the year
- €50 million free cash flow generation expected for the full year
Commenting on those results, Isabelle Guichot, CEO of SMCP, stated: « In the second quarter, our momentum strengthened, supported by solid growth in the Americas and EMEA, a confirmed return to growth in Asia-Pacific, and an improving trend in France despite a cautious consumer environment. These results demonstrate the relevance of our strategy and the quality of its execution across all our markets. At the same time, we delivered a strong improvement in profitability and further strengthened our financial structure, while maintaining disciplined execution of our margin protection strategy to support the desirability of our brands. Against this backdrop, we confirm our 2026 targets. »
FINANCIAL INDICATORS
| €mH12025H12026Reportedchange | Sales 601.1597.0-0.7% | Adjusted EBITDA112.0119.2+6% | Adjusted EBIT42.653.2+25% | Net Income11.016.8+52% | FCF33,13.5-90% | Net Debt205.6144.6-30% |
SALES
| €mQ22025Q22026OrganicchangeReportedchange | Sales by region | France104.995.9-8.6%-8.6% | EMEA ex. France106.0115.4+9.0%+8.9% | America49.653.2+10.4%+7.2% | Asia Pacific43.945.2+1.1%+3.0% | Sales by brand | Sandro154.7158.1+2.6%+2.2% | Maje113.6119.6+5.5%+5.3% | Other brands236.232.1-11.2%-11.2% | TOTAL304.5309.8+2.0%+1.8% |
| €mH12025H12026OrganicchangeReportedchange | Sales by region | France207.0184.8-10.8%-10.8% | EMEA ex. France204.0218.0+7.0%+6.9% | America93.597.7+11.0%+4.5% | Asia Pacific96.696.6+1.9%-0.0% | Sales by brand | Sandro302.2299.6+0.7%-0.9% | Maje224.3232.6+5.2%+3.7% | Other brands174.664.7-13.2%-13.2% | TOTAL601.1597.0+0.6%-0.7% |
SALES BREAKDOWN BY REGION
In France, sales reached €185 million, down 10.8% organically compared with H1 2025. First-half performance reflected a challenging consumer environment. It also incorporated negative scope effects related to the closure of BHV-SGM corners, as well as several flagship refurbishments, notably for Sandro in Paris. In addition, the Group reduced its inventory clearance activities, particularly for the Other Brands segment (including Claudie Pierlot). Like-for-like sales trends nevertheless improved in the second quarter compared with the first quarter, in line with market trends. The Group also continued to execute its full-price strategy with discipline, resulting in a two-point improvement in the average discount rate.
The store network was further optimized during the second quarter, with a net reduction of 9 points of sale, mainly reflecting the closure of less profitable stores.
In EMEA, sales amounted to €218 million, representing organic growth of 7.0% compared with H1 2025, despite a demanding comparison basis. Organic growth accelerated to +9% in Q2. The region benefited from a generally resilient consumer environment across its key directly operated markets, supported in particular by strong performances in Southern Europe and Germany. Business with partners continued to grow, driven notably by Turkey, Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Sales in the Middle East remained resilient despite the geopolitical environment. The network expanded by 13 points of sale during the second quarter, evenly split between the directly operated network (+6) and partners (+7).
In America, sales reached €98 million, progressing +11.0% organically compared with H1 2025, driven by both a favourable pricing and discount effect and higher volumes, reflecting the desirability of the Group’s brands. All countries in the region contributed to this momentum, both in retail, with positive like-for-like sales growth in the United States and Canada, and through partners, with particularly strong growth in Mexico as well as the development of new markets such as Chile and Argentina. The Q2 growth trend was virtually unchanged from Q1, despite the absence of the pricing effect in the United States during the second quarter following the price increase implemented in April 2025.
The store network expanded by three points of sale in the second quarter.
In APAC, sales amounted to €97 million, representing organic growth of 1.9% compared with H1 2025. In China, the positive trends observed in the first quarter continued into the second quarter, with like-for-like sales growth, supported by digital performance and the initiatives implemented to strengthen retail execution. This improvement was accompanied by the continued implementation of the Group’s full-price strategy, as illustrated by a further reduction in the average discount level, contributing to enhanced brand appeal. Across the rest of Asia, trading remained resilient, supported by strong performances in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
2026 H1 CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
Adjusted EBITDA reached €119.2m in H1 2026 (Adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.0% of sales), compared with €112.0m in H1 2025 (18.6% of sales).
Management gross margin ratio (76.0%) increased significantly compared with H1 2025 (74.3%), driven by the continued improvement in the average discount rate, a favourable retail geographic mix, and improved margins generated with partners.
The Group continued to maintain strict control over Opex (store costs3 and general and administrative expenses).
Depreciation and amortization amount to -€66.0m in H1 2026, decreasing compared with H1 2025 (-€69.4m). Excluding IFRS 16, depreciation and amortization were broadly stable and represented 3.3% of sales in H1 2026 (in line with H1 2025).
As a result, adjusted EBIT reached €53.2m in H1 2026, compared with €42.6m in H1 2025. Adjusted EBIT margin increased significantly, at 8.9% in H1 2026 (vs 7.1% in H1 2025).
Other non-current expenses stood at -€11.0m (vs -€8.2m in H1 2025); they include stores and goodwill impairment, with no effect on cash.
Financial expenses reached -€12.9m in H1 2026 compared with -€15.1m in H1 2025 (including -€7m of interests on rental debt, flat vs H1 2025). Thanks to a lower average bank debt, the related interest expenses decreased by 33% (-€4.9m in H1 2026 versus -€7.3m in H1 2025).
Taking into account an income tax expense of -€9.7m in H1 2026 (versus -€6.5m in H1 2025), Net income - Group share improved strongly and reached a profit of €16.8m (versus €11.0m in H1 2025).
2026 H1 BALANCE SHEET AND NET FINANCIAL DEBT
After two years of reducing inventories and tightly managing capital expenditures, the Group has reached a satisfactory level, allowing it to stabilize inventories while supporting growth through targeted and disciplined investments.
Inventories remained broadly stable at €232 million as of June 30, 2026 (€229 million as of June 30, 2025).
Capex amounted to 3.4% of sales in H1 2026, slightly increasing compared with H1 2025 (2.9%).
Net financial debt stood at €145 million as of June 30, 2026, compared with €206 million as of June 30, 2025, and €148 million as of December 31, 2025. The limited free cash flow generation in H1 2026 was mainly attributable to a timing effect on working capital within the financial year (between the second and third quarters), with no impact on the performance expected for the full year.
The adjusted Net Debt-to-EBITDA ratio stood at 1.1x as of June 30, 2026, vs. 1.3x as of December 31,2025 and 1.9x as of June 20, 2025.
During the period, the Group repaid €65 million of bank debt, including €42 million relating to the first French State-guaranteed loan (Prêt Garanti par l'État – PGE) issued in 2020, which has now been fully repaid. Finally, the maturities of the Term Loan and the Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) were fully extended from May 2027 to May 2028, for amounts of €57 million and €155 million, respectively.
OTHER INFORMATION
Consolidated accounts approvement
The Board of Directors held a meeting today and approved the consolidated accounts for the first half of 2026. The limited review procedures have been completed by the auditors.
Share Buyback Program
SMCP’s Board of Directors decided on July 28, 2026, as part of the implementation of the share buyback program authorized by the 20th resolution of the Shareholders’ General Meeting of June 11, 2026, to give an irrevocable mandate to an investment services provider to purchase shares of SMCP SA from July 30, 2026, until October 30, 2026, for a maximum of 970 000 shares for a purchase price that cannot exceed the maximum price set by the Shareholders’ General Meeting of June 11, 2026. The repurchased shares will be used to cover the Group’s employees’ long-term incentive plan.
FINANCIAL CALENDAR
October 22nd, 2026 – Q3 Sales publication
February 2027 – FY 2026 publication
A conference call and a webcast with investors and analysts will be held today by CEO Isabelle Guichot and CFO Patricia Huyghues Despointes, from 6:00 p.m. (Paris time). Related slides will also be available on the website (www.smcp.com), in the Finance section.
METHODOLOGY NOTE
Unless otherwise indicated, amounts are expressed in millions of euros and rounded to the first digit after the decimal point. In general, figures presented in this press release are rounded to the nearest full unit. As a result, the sum of rounded amounts may show non-material differences with the total as reported. Note that ratios and differences are calculated based on underlying amounts and not based on rounded amounts.
DISCLAIMER: FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain information contained in this document includes projections and forecasts. These projections and forecasts are based on SMCP management's current views and assumptions. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance of the Group. Actual results or performances may differ materially from those in such projections and forecasts as a result of numerous factors, risks and uncertainties, including the impact of the current COVID-19 outbreak. These risks and uncertainties include those discussed or identified under Chapter 2 “Risk factors and internal control” of the Company’s Universal Registration Document filed with the French Financial Markets Authority (Autorité des Marchés Financiers - AMF) on 9 April 2026 and available on SMCP's website (www.smcp.com).
This document has not been independently verified. SMCP makes no representation or undertaking as to the accuracy or completeness of such information. None of the SMCP or any of its affiliate’s representatives shall bear any liability (in negligence or otherwise) for any loss arising from any use of this document or its contents or otherwise arising in connection with this document.
APPENDICES
Breakdown of points of sales by region
| Number of DOSH1-252025Q1-26H1-26T2-26variationH1-26variation | By region | France457424423414-9-10 | EMEA394396394400+6+4 | America162168160162+2-6 | Asia Pacific242239226218-8-21 | By brand | Sandro547539528519-9-20 | Maje456453441438-3-15 | Claudie Pierlot176166166166-- | Fursac76696871+3+2 | Total DOS1 2551,2271,2031,194-9-33 |
| Number of POSH1-252025Q1-26H1-26T2-26variationH1-26variation | By region | France457424423414-9-10 | EMEA555565565578+13+13 | America201210203206+3-4 | Asia Pacific429431396391-5-40 | By brand | Sandro749746726719-7-27 | Maje622624608609+1-15 | Claudie Pierlot193184178183+5-1 | Fursac78767578+3+2 | Total POS1 6421,6301,5871,589+2-41 | o/w partners387403384395+11-8 |
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| INCOME STATEMENT (M€)H1 2025H1 2026 | Sales601.1597.0 | Cost of sales-220.1-202.3 | Gross margin381.0394.7 | Other operating income and expenses-123.3-127.0 | Personnel costs-145.7-148.5 | Depreciation, amortization, and impairment-69.4-66.0 | Share-based Long-Term Incentive Plan-1.8-2.8 | Current operating income40.850.4 | Other non-current income and expenses-8.2-11.0 | Operating profit32.639.4 | Financial income and expenses-0.4-0.8 | Cost of net debt-14.7-12.1 | Financial income-15.1-12.9 | Profit/(loss) before tax17.526.5 | Income tax expense-6.5-9.7 | Net profit/(loss) for the period11.016.8 | Basic Group share of net earnings per share (EUR)0.140.21 | Diluted Group share of net earnings per share (EUR)0.140.21 |
| BALANCE SHEET - ASSETS (€m) As of Jun 30, 2025As of Jun 30, 2026 | Goodwill599.9578.1 | Trademarks, other intangible & right-of-use assets1 089.31 053.6 | Property, plant and equipment66.565.6 | Non-current financial assets15.214.4 | Deferred tax assets25.726.4 | Non-current assets1 796.71 738.1 | Inventories and work in progress229.1232.3 | Accounts receivables64.366.9 | Other receivables45.551.1 | Cash and cash equivalents43.741.4 | Current assets382.6391.7 | Total assets2 179.32 129.8 | BALANCE SHEET - EQUITY & LIABILITIES (€m) As of Jun 30, 2025As of Jun 30, 2026 | Total Equity1 166.71 194.0 | Non-current lease liabilities301.6281.6 | Non-current financial debt92.257.7 | Other financial liabilities0.60.7 | Provisions and other non-current liabilities4.54.7 | Net employee defined benefit liabilities4.85.1 | Deferred tax liabilities 164.1163.7 | Non-current liabilities567.8513.5 | Trade and other payables114.5120.3 | Current lease liabilities93.387.1 | Bank overdrafts and short-term financial borrowings and debt156.5127.6 | Short-term provisions1.33.5 | Other current liabilities79.283.8 | Current liabilities444.8422.3 | Total Equity & Liabilities2 179.32 129.8 |
| CASH FLOW STATEMENT (€m) H1 2025H1 2026 | Cash from operations before changes in working capital110.8118.6 | Changes in working capital5.6-33.8 | Income tax expense2.3-1.7 | Net cash flow from operating activities *118.783.1 | Capital expenditure-16.7-19.9 | Others-- | Net cash flow from investing activities *-16.7-19.9 | Treasury shares purchase program-1.3- | Change in borrowings and debt-38.7-22.9 | Net interests paid-7.2-4.3 | Other financial income and expenses-0.3-0.2 | Reimbursement of rent lease-59.6-55.7 | Net cash flow from financing activities-107.2-83.1 | Net foreign exchange difference-1.70.5 | Change in net cash-6.9-19.5 |
RECONCILIATION BETWEEN ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT OPERATING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
| GROSS MARGIN (€m) – excluding IFRS 16H1 2025H1 2026 | Gross margin (as appearing in the accounts)381.0394.7 | Readjustment of the commissions and other adjustments65.859.2 | Management Gross margin446.8453.9 | Direct costs of point of sales-271.8-264.6 | Retail margin175.0189.3 |
| OPERATING PROFIT (€m)H1 2025H1 2026 | Adjusted EBITDA112.0119.2 | Depreciation. amortization. and impairment-69.4-66.0 | Adjusted EBIT42.653.2 | Allocation of LTIP-1.8-2.8 | EBIT40.850.4 | Other non-recurring income and expenses-8.2-11.0 | OPERATING PROFIT32.639.4 |
| FCF (€m) H1 2025H1 2026 | Cash from operations before changes in working capital110.8118.6 | Change in working capital5.6-33.8 | Income tax2.3-1.7 | Net cash flow from operating activities *118.783.1 | Capital expenditure (operating and financial)-16.7-19.9 | Reimbursement of rent lease-59.6-55.7 | Interest & Other financial-7.6-4.5 | Other & FX-1.70.5 | Free cash-flow 33.13.5 |
| NET FINANCIAL DEBT (€m) As of Dec 31. 2025As of Jun 30, 2026 | Non-current financial debt & other financial liabilities-91.2-58.4 | Bank overdrafts and short-term financial liability-103.7-127.6 | Cash and cash equivalents 47.441.4 | Net financial debt-147.5-144.6 | adjusted EBITDA (excl. IFRS and IAS 38) – 12 months116 .7128.4 | Net financial debt / adjusted EBITDA 1.3x1.1x |
ABOUT SMCP
SMCP brings together four fashion brands – Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and Fursac. True to its distinctive Creative Premium positioning, the Group and its brands offer collections inspired by contemporary trends, combining high standards with a carefully balanced style-quality-price proposition. Present in 58 countries, the Group, led by Chief Executive Officer Isabelle Guichot, operates a network of approximately 1,600 points of sale worldwide, supported by a strong digital presence across all its key markets. Evelyne Chetrite and Judith Milgrom founded Sandro and Maje in Paris in 1984 and 1998, respectively, and continue to oversee the artistic direction of their brands. Claudie Pierlot and Fursac were acquired by SMCP in 2009 and 2019, respectively. SMCP is listed on the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Compartment B, ISIN: FR0013214145, Ticker: SMCP).
CONTACTS INVESTORS/PRESS
- SMCPAmélie Dernis+33 (0) 1 55 80 51 [email protected]
- BRUNSWICK Hugues Boëton +33 (0) 6 79 99 27 15 Tristan Roquet Montegon +33 (0) 6 37 00 52 [email protected]
1 Organic growth | All references in this document to the “organic sales performance” refer to the performance of the Group at constant currency and scope
2 Marques Claudie Pierlot et Fursac
3 Excluding IFRS 16
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