Italy's Brunello Cucinelli posts €684.1 mn H1 revenue, profit up 16%

The net profit surged 16 per cent to €76.7 million (~$89.7 million), representing 11.2 per cent of sales, and the operating income amounted to €113.8 million (~$133.1 million), with a margin of 16.6 per cent.

Region-wise, Europe saw an increase of 10 per cent YoY to €243.2 million, Americas sales went up 8.7 per cent to €245.3 million, and Asia led the revenue with a 12.5 per cent rise to €195.7 million. Retail revenues advanced 10.3 per cent to €435.8 million, while wholesale sales gained 10.1 per cent to €248.3 million.

The company accelerated its 2024–2026 investment plan, completing key projects a year ahead of schedule, including the doubling of its Solomeo factory. Total investments reached €63.5 million versus €44.8 million last year, Brunello Cucinelli said in a press release.

Payroll costs rose 11 per cent to €125.6 million as the workforce expanded to 3,283 employees, driven by increased artisanal and boutique staff. Despite higher lease and depreciation costs, the company maintained a solid financial structure, with net debt at €197.2 million, reflecting both investments and €68.8 million in dividends paid.

“We have closed the first half of 2025 with excellent results both in terms of revenue and profit, achieving the sound and gracious growth that we greatly value. Our aim has been to dignify manual work, conducting business with full respect for the moral and economic dignity of the human being,” said Brunello Cucinelli, executive chairman and creative director of the company.

“The Fall–Winter sales season has indeed begun very well, as has the order intake for Men’s and Women’s collections for the forthcoming Spring–Summer 2026. All of this, together with the pleasant atmosphere surrounding our brand, enables us to work with peace of mind and to envisage closing 2025 with healthy growth in revenue of around 10 per cent, accompanied by sound profits, and to look ahead to 2026 with the expectation of similarly balanced growth, again in the region of 10 per cent,” added Cucinelli.

The brand also highlighted its global presence with boutique expansions, including new locations on Sloane Street in London and in Vienna, and exclusive events at Harrods and Gstaad, reinforcing its premium positioning, added the release.

Brunello Cucinelli expects to close 2025 with revenue growth of around 10 per cent, supported by strong sales trends in July and August and a successful Fall–Winter 2025 launch. Upcoming showcases in Japan and Korea are set to further consolidate global reach. The Spring–Summer 2026 campaign has been well received—men’s collections completed with strong orders, while women’s are still being collected but with highly favourable feedback. Management anticipates similar balanced growth of around 10 per cent in 2026, with healthy profitability.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (SG)