Key Takeaways:
The L’Occitane Group closed its fiscal year with €2.8 billion in net sales ($3.24 billion), cementing a pivotal moment in its continuous evolution, both financially and structurally. Following its transition into private ownership in FY2025, the premium conglomerate refined its strategic focus on brand autonomy, sustainable growth, and long-term stakeholder impact.
With a diverse portfolio of eight brands, including Sol de Janeiro, Elemis, Erborian, and L’Occitane en Provence, the group reported an 11.7% year-over-year (YoY) growth (at constant exchange rates), despite operating against a complex market.
“FY2025 was a watershed year for the L’Occitane Group,” the company stated in its financial fact sheet press release. “Privatization was a natural evolution, allowing us to focus on our purpose, core values, and sustainable growth.”
Superspeed Growth
French-Korean skincare brand Eborian took first place as the Group’s breakthrough success story, becoming the fastest-growing brand in L’Occitane’s portfolio for FY2025. The brand was also crowned first place in earned media value (EMV) for skincare in fragrance—a significant win as EMV continues to become a more influential signal of brand awareness in the current digital-first consumer landscape.
Breaking Down Regions
The Americas gave L’Occitane its strongest regional performance, accounting for 46.6% of total net sales. This growth was spearheaded predominantly by Sol de Janeiro, which the Group acquired a majority stake in back in 2021 (83% for $450 million). The brand has since been named Sephora’s number one beauty brand in North America and Amazon’s number one fragrance brand in the US, showcasing its omnichannel dominance.
Wholesale Wins
Wholesale and nonretail partners emerged as the most dynamic growth channel for the Group, contributing to 44.8% of the FY2025 sales, outpacing direct retail (26.0%) and online channels (29.2%). The shift signals the group's increased focus on strategic retail partnerships and global distribution agility.
Branded Breakdown
FY2026 Focus
As macroeconomic uncertainty prevails, L’Occitane Group enters FY2026 with cautious optimism. It plans to leverage the operational flexibility gained through privatization to fuel brand-specific momentum and recertify as a B Corporation in 2026.
“As a global group with a diversified portfolio of strong and unique premium beauty brands, we are more resilient to brand- or region-specific pressures,” the company stated. “Looking to the future, we believe we are well-positioned to drive healthy and sustainable growth.”
The Group’s sharp red governing model strikes a balance between central oversight and brand independence, a move intended to empower its fastest-growing labels to scale with autonomy and agility.