H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ) Overview
Pro stress-test →H&M Hennes & Mauritz is a global fast-fashion retailer providing clothing, accessories, footwear, cosmetics, home textiles, and homeware across multiple brands including H&M, COS, Weekday, & Other Stories, and ARKET, selling sportswear, activewear, ready-to-wear, and beauty products through online and physical stores worldwide. The company benefits from scale advantages against smaller peers as one of the largest global apparel suppliers.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The flagship H&M brand accounts for most revenue, but newer brands (COS, &Other Stories, Monki, Weekday, and Arket) are growing faster. H&M operates Sellpy, a digital platform for second-hand fashion, Creator Studio for merchandise design, and Looper Textile for garment reuse and recycling. The Swedish fast-fashion retailer recently reported quarterly earnings beat with well-received collections and tight cost control boosting profit.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →H&M commands low-single-digit market share in a fragmented global apparel market. Main competitors include Zara (Inditex), Forever 21, ASOS, and Uniqlo. The company generates 66% of revenue in Europe and Africa, 12% in Asia/Oceania, and 22% in Americas, operating around 4,200 stores globally.
Industry Context
H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ) operates in Apparel Retail & Fashion.
Key facts
Founded: 1943 · Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden · Employees: 94,744 · Revenue: $22.78B · Market cap: $28.3B