Loreal, FR0000120321

L'Oreal beats third-quarter forecasts: target for Loreal stock reaches EUR 500

Published on 10/26/2026 at 09:55 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Nine-month sales rose 7.7 percent to EUR 35.33 billion. Loreal stock costs EUR 438.08 on October 26, 2026 versus the Xetra close.

Sales growth and broker targets

L'Oreal posted EUR 35.33 billion in nine-month sales on October 22, 2026.
BNP Paribas Exane lifted its target to EUR 500 on October 23, 2026.
Loreal stock trades at EUR 438.08 at 9:47 a.m. CET at Lang & Schwarz on October 26, 2026, 0.41 percent above the Xetra close of October 23, 2026.

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L'Oreal (ISIN FR0000120321) was trading at EUR 438.08 at Lang & Schwarz on October 26, 2026 at 9:47 a.m. CET, 0.41 percent above the Xetra close of October 23, 2026 at EUR 436.30. The beauty group reported a third-quarter sales beat on October 22, with nine-month revenue reaching EUR 35.33 billion, up 7.7 percent on a reported basis, according to L'Oreal Finance.

Three dated catalysts

L'Oreal's recent record shows how the current sales report fits its wider strategy. On April 24, 2026, shareholders approved a EUR 7.20 dividend per share. On July 7, 2026, L'Oreal announced a 50-year exclusive global beauty license with Gucci. On October 22, 2026, the company reported EUR 35.33 billion in sales for the first nine months, according to L'Oreal Finance.

What does the sales mix mean?

The answer is visible in the division figures. Third-quarter adjusted like-for-like growth reached 13.9 percent in Professional Products and 13.9 percent in Dermatological Beauty, while Luxe grew 7.0 percent. Reuters reported that quarterly sales of EUR 11.56 billion exceeded the 5.9 percent consensus growth forecast, with premium products and stronger Chinese demand supporting the result.

The regional split adds a second layer. Nine-month sales in SAPMENA-SSA rose 15.8 percent on an adjusted like-for-like basis, compared with 7.0 percent in Europe and 6.3 percent in North America. Latin America was slower at 2.4 percent, giving investors a clear counter-factor to the broad group growth.

Broker targets and market level

Analyst revisions also followed the sales update. According to Ideal Investisseur on October 23, 2026, BNP Paribas Exane raised its target from EUR 460.00 to EUR 500.00, while seven other brokers also increased their targets. Berenberg kept a Buy rating and a EUR 447.00 target on October 20, 2026.

L'Oreal's market value stood at EUR 233.4 billion on October 26, 2026. The EUR 338.85 to EUR 439.45 52-week range places the current quotation near its upper boundary, while the Xetra close of October 23, 2026 was EUR 436.30.

Trading reference

Loreal stock was trading at EUR 438.08 at Lang & Schwarz on October 26, 2026 at 9:47 a.m. CET, 0.41 percent above the Xetra close of October 23, 2026 at EUR 436.30.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Loreal stock.