H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB
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ISIN SE0000106270 / Valor 613906
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB
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About company
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, commonly known as H&M Group, is a global retail company originating from Sweden, known for its fast-fashion clothing for men, women, children, and home textiles. Founded in 1947 by Erling Persson, the company has expanded from a single store to a conglomerate of brands including H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, and Afound. H&M Group also explores new business models and partnerships through its investment arm, H&M Group Ventures, and holds a majority stake in the second-hand platform Sellpy, among investments in startups like Smartex, Infinited Fiber, and Colorifix. The company aims to offer a diverse range of high-quality fashion and home products at affordable prices, focusing on customer satisfaction and integrating physical and online shopping experiences. Despite its vast expansion, H&M Group maintains a commitment to sustainability, aiming to decouple financial growth from the use of finite natural resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of its 2030 goals.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer ServicesLatest Results (27.10.2025):
H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB reported its third quarter of 2025 with a 2% increase in sales in local currencies despite operating 4% fewer stores compared to the same period last year. The company achieved a significant 40% rise in operating profit, supported by an improved gross margin and effective cost control measures. Currency translation effects negatively impacted net sales when converted into SEK, but the overall financial performance remained strong.
Sales Growth
Net sales increased by 2% in local currencies for the third quarter of 2025, reaching SEK 57,017 million. This growth was achieved while reducing the number of stores by 4%, demonstrating effective sales strategies and market presence despite a smaller footprint.
Operating Profit Surge
Operating profit saw a substantial 40% increase, totaling SEK 4,914 million compared to SEK 3,507 million in the same quarter last year. The operating margin improved to 8.6%, up from 5.9%, driven by enhanced customer offerings and strong cost management.
Improved Gross Margin
The gross margin rose to 52.9% from 51.1%, with gross profit reaching SEK 30,143 million. This improvement was largely due to better pricing strategies, a favorable product mix, and efficient supply chain management.
Cost Control and Expense Reduction
Selling and administrative expenses decreased by 5% to SEK 25,167 million. In local currencies, these expenses were down by 1%, reflecting effective cost control initiatives that contributed to the overall profitability of the quarter.
Currency Impact
When converted into SEK, net sales were negatively affected by a currency translation effect of approximately 5 percentage points due to the strengthened Swedish krona, resulting in a 4% decrease in SEK net sales to SEK 57,017 million.
Expansion into Brazil
H&M successfully launched its first store and online presence in Brazil at the end of August 2025. The new market entry has been well received by customers, marking a significant step in the company’s global expansion strategy.
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