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Apr 15, 2025 10:58 AM - Parth Sanghvi
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Luxury giant LVMH is feeling the pressure as Goldman Sachs slashes its stock forecast, citing weak first-quarter performance — especially in its critical Fashion & Leather Goods (F&LG) segment. The luxury bellwether reported a 5% decline in F&LG sales, underperforming expectations from both JPMorgan and the broader market, which were pricing in a modest 1-3% drop.
New Price Target: €610 (down ~7-8%)
Cause: Disappointing Q1 results and a slower recovery outlook in 2025
Primary Concern: Margin contraction due to sustained sales pressure
The main culprit behind the soft numbers is a sharp drop in Chinese tourist spending in Japan, which had been a key revenue driver in 2024:
Q1 2024 Japan growth: +32%
Q2 2024 Japan growth: +57%
Q1 2025: Flat to slightly negative volumes
LVMH's famed product mix — once a growth engine — has now flattened, removing an important profitability lever.
Despite strong cost-containment efforts, Goldman Sachs believes foreign exchange headwinds and demand softness will continue to weigh on margins. This underperformance isn't just a blip; it suggests a structural slowdown in one of LVMH's most profitable segments.
Goldman Sachs is signaling a broader warning on the luxury sector, stating that it is too early to turn bullish, especially as:
Rebound in Chinese demand is proving patchy
Macroeconomic pressures persist in key global markets
FX volatility continues to drag revenue conversion
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LVMH's recent stumble may not spell disaster, but it highlights the luxury sector's vulnerability to macro shifts and consumer demand trends. Until there's clear evidence of a rebound in Asia and stabilization in margins, Goldman Sachs advises staying on the sidelines.
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