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Kering is the world's third-largest luxury goods conglomerate by revenue after LVMH and Richemont. Its flagship brand is Gucci, which accounts for over 40% of revenue and over 60% of operating profit. The company oper...

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Undervalued turnaround play with new management executing efficiency agenda, but near-term execution risks on Gucci revival...

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Industry Luxury Goods & Fashion
4 named competitors
4 recent developments
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Kering S.A. Overview

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Kering is the world's third-largest luxury goods conglomerate by revenue after LVMH and Richemont. Its flagship brand is Gucci, which accounts for over 40% of revenue and over 60% of operating profit. The company operates a portfolio of prestigious luxury brands including Balenciaga, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, serving a global clientele through direct retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.

Strategic Profile

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The recent appointment of Luca de Meo as CEO in September 2024 signals a new direction, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and brand performance. 2026 is expected to be a year of growth and margin improvement, with a focus on brand strategy, efficiency, and execution. The company is undergoing a strategic transformation to address its heavy reliance on Gucci and rebuild profitability after challenging 2025 results.

Competitive Landscape

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Kering is the world's third-largest luxury goods conglomerate by revenue after LVMH and Richemont. The company competes in the ultra-premium luxury space with established heritage brands. While Gucci and Saint Laurent remain strategic anchors, the portfolio faces intensity from larger competitor LVMH's diversified strength and smaller specialized players focusing on specific niches.

Industry Context

Kering S.A. operates in Luxury Goods & Fashion.

Key facts

Founded: 1962 · Headquarters: Paris, France · Employees: 45,264 · Revenue: $17.1B · Market cap: $34.9B

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  • Gucci's brand is still in the early stages of a turnaround but shows improving trends—in the fourth quarter, constant currency sales were down 10% (a 15% decline in the third quarter and negative 25% in the first half of the year).
  • Retail revenue across the group fell by 11% on a comparable basis, with Gucci revenue sliding 22% to €5.99bn.
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Recent developments

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  • February 2026Gucci Creative Director Demna's first collection to be shown February 27, 2026
  • October 2025Kering sells Beauté division to L'Oréal for ~$4 billion to optimize portfolio
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LVMHWorld's largest luxury conglomerate with diverse brand portfolio→RichemontGlobal luxury goods and jewelry conglomerate→Capri HoldingsLuxury fashion group operating Versace, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors→HermèsUltra-premium luxury brand with heritage leather goods→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Kering S.A. do?+
Kering is the world's third-largest luxury goods conglomerate by revenue after LVMH and Richemont. Its flagship brand is Gucci, which accounts for over 40% of revenue and over 60% of operating profit. The company oper...
What is Kering S.A.'s Cyborg Score?+
Kering S.A. has a Cyborg Score of 5/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Kering S.A.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include LVMH, Richemont, Capri Holdings, Hermès. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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