Puig results reveal diverging beauty demand
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WHAT HAPPENED
Q3 revenue was €1,390.8 million: +7.2% reported and +5.6% LFL. Nine-month revenue was €3,744.5 million: +4.1% reported and +4.8% LFL.
DATA
Q3 makeup: +17.2% reported / +16.1% LFL. APAC: +16.9% / +12.9%. Skincare: +0.6% / -0.8%.
MARKET CREATOR VIEW
Makeup and regional momentum coexist with softer skincare. Cosmetics growth alone does not prove beauty-device demand.
DISCUSSION FOCUS
Which local channels and product categories warrant further validation?
Summary
Q3 revenue reached €1,390.8 million, up 7.2% reported. Makeup and APAC grew while skincare declined on a like-for-like basis.
Editorial view
Editorial view: Category and regional differences matter more than a single beauty growth headline.
Evidence and limitations
Company revenue is not total market size. LFL adjusts currency and perimeter changes.