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Inditex reports strong start to fiscal 2026

Jun 5, 2026 Spain

The Spain-based fashion group, which owns labels such as Zara and Massimo Dutti, has reported a strong start to fiscal year 2026, with growth in sales and profitability

According to the statement, Inditex maintained a solid operational performance during the first quarter, led by the creativity of its teams and the strong execution of its fully integrated business model.

In the three months to the 30^th April, the group’s sales reached 8.7 billion euros, reflecting a 5.8% increase (or 8.8% on a constant currency basis) compared to the same period in 2025.

By the end of the period, Inditex operated 5,456 stores worldwide after conducting retail optimisation activities (refurbishments, relocations, new openings and absorptions) in 44 markets.

In the first quarter of the current financial year, the group recorded a gross profit of 5.4 billion euros, reflecting an increase of 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. This equates to a gross margin of 61.2%.

Inditex highlighted that all expense lines have been controlled and are showing favourable progress, resulting in operating expenses increasing by 6.4%.

The fashion group reported an EBITDA of 2.6 billion euros in the first quarter, which is 7.3% higher than in the same period last year. EBIT rose by 7.0% year-on-year to 1.8 billion, while PBT rose by 5.5% year-on-year to 1.8 billion euros.

Inditex’s first-quarter net income ultimately stood at 1.4 billion euros, marking a 5.4% year-on-year increase.

Second Quarter

Between the 1^stof May and the 1^st of June 2026, store and online sales in constant currency increased by 11.5% versus the same period in 2025, which was positively impacted by calendar effects.

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