Luxury conglomerate Kering has issued an advisory ahead of the release of its first quarter 2024 revenue on April 23, projecting a decline in consolidated revenue for the first quarter of the year.
The period was expected to be challenging, according to Kering.
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Based on current trends, the group estimates a decrease of approximately 10 percent on a comparable basis against the same period last year.
The decline in performance is chiefly attributed to a significant drop in sales at Gucci, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, with comparable revenues expected to be down nearly 20 percent year on year.
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Kering’s revenue will encompass the impact of Creed’s consolidation for the entire quarter, alongside a negative foreign exchange (FX) effect. The combined influence of these factors is estimated to range from approximately -1 percent to -2 percent.
As reported, Kering’s annual sales declined in 2023, as the luxury conglomerate continued to struggle with comparable sales declines across all major brands during the fourth quarter.