Inditex: profit rises to 3 billion in the first half (+6.8 per cent) on revenue of 19.8 billion (+17.6 per cent)

Sales up 9 per cent between 1 August and 7 September

(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - The Spanish clothing group Inditex closed the first half of the year at the end of July with sales up 7.6 per cent to €19.8 billion and a net profit of €3 billion, up 6.8 per cent. The gross margin rose to 58.7% (up 40 basis points on the same period in 2025), whilst operating profit reached €3.8 billion (up 7.6%). “These excellent results highlight the extraordinary capabilities of our teams. In a complex global environment, they have managed to ensure that our customers around the world receive the products and experience they desire every single day. Ambition, flexibility and innovation are key distinguishing factors that reinforce Inditex’s long-term growth potential,” commented Oscar Garcia Maceiras, CEO of the group that owns the Zara, Bershka and Massimo Dutti brands.

Sales between 1 August and 7 September rose by 9 per cent compared with the same period in 2025.

As regards the outlook, the Spanish group expects gross margins to remain broadly stable in 2026, with a positive or negative change of 50 basis points compared with the previous year.

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