Spanish clothes firm Inditex has generated gross sales of €18.4 billion (~$21.53 billion) within the first half (H1) of 2025, a rise of 1.6 per cent year-over-year (YoY), with fixed forex progress of 5.1 per cent YoY. It delivered a gradual efficiency, supported by sturdy creativity, built-in operations, and the recognition of its Spring/Summer season collections.
The gross revenue of the corporate elevated 1.5 per cent to €10.7 billion, whereas gross margin held at 58.3 per cent. The web earnings climbed 0.8 per cent to €2.8 billion (~$3.28 billion). EBITDA grew 1.5 per cent to €5.1 billion and EBIT edged up 0.9 per cent to €3.6 billion, Inditex mentioned in a press launch.
Inditex has reported €18.4 billion (~$21.53 billion) in gross sales for H1 2025, up 1.6 per cent YoY, with web earnings rising to €2.8 billion (~$3.28 billion).
Zara led with €13.15 billion in gross sales, whereas Europe ex-Spain remained the highest area at 50.7 per cent.
Inditex operated 5,528 shops and superior logistics, expertise, and sustainability initiatives.
Autumn/Winter gross sales rose 9 per cent.
The funds from operations improved 5 per cent to €3.7 billion. The free money circulate, nonetheless, slipped to €1.2 billion from €1.9 billion because of increased working capital wants. Inditex ended July with a web money place of €10 billion.
Model-wise, Zara, together with Zara House and Lefties, remained the biggest contributor with gross sales of €13.15 billion in H1. Pull&Bear rose to €1.16 billion. Bershka superior to €1.44 billion. Stradivarius elevated to €1.33 billion and Oysho to €389 million, whereas Massimo Dutti eased barely to €895 million.
Area-wise, Inditex continued to broaden its international gross sales platform, with Europe excluding Spain accounting for the biggest share at 50.7 per cent in H1. Spain contributed 15.5 per cent. America represented 17.8 per cent, whereas Asia and the remainder of the world accounted for 16 per cent.
The shop community optimisation continued, with 5,528 shops throughout 35 markets at interval finish. Investments in logistics growth, together with the Zaragoza II distribution centre and a stake in Theker Robotics, underscore Inditex’s deal with effectivity and sustainability. New applied sciences comparable to soft-tag programs are being deployed to reinforce the in-store expertise and integration with on-line platforms.
The Autumn/Winter collections have began strongly, with gross sales in fixed forex up 9 per cent between August 1 and September 7, added the discharge.
Inditex has projected a steady gross margin in 2025 (+/-50 bps) however anticipates a -4 per cent forex impression on gross sales at present trade charges. It reaffirmed its deal with enhancing its vogue proposition, buyer care, sustainability, and crew growth as pillars for long-term progress.
The annual gross area is predicted to develop round 5 per cent throughout 2025–2026, with positive factors in each bodily and on-line gross sales. Unusual capex is estimated at €1.8 billion, together with €900 million yearly for logistics growth, to strengthen international progress alternatives.
The corporate additionally highlighted sustainability initiatives such because the #bringyourbag scheme, which minimize paper bag utilization by 49 per cent, and a brand new collaboration with Ocean Conservancy aimed toward eradicating plastics and deserted fishing gear from oceans.
