S&P upgrades EssilorLuxottica stock rating to A+ from A

Published on 10/26/2026 at 09:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

EssilorLuxottica reported EUR 7.49 billion in third-quarter revenue, up 9.00 percent. EssilorLuxottica stock costs EUR 181.00 on October 26, 2026.

Credit rating and operating growth

S&P Global Ratings upgraded EssilorLuxottica to A+ from A on October 23, 2026.
Third-quarter revenue reached EUR 7.49 billion on October 20, 2026, up 9.00 percent at current exchange rates.
EssilorLuxottica stock trades at EUR 181.00 at 9:33 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 26, 2026.

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EssilorLuxottica (ISIN FR0000121667) was trading at EUR 181.00 at Lang & Schwarz on October 26, 2026 at 9:33 a.m. CEST. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the companys long-term issuer credit rating to A+ from A on October 23, 2026. The rating action puts the groups cash generation and medtech strategy at the center of the investment discussion.

Third-quarter growth broadens

On October 20, 2026, EssilorLuxottica reported third-quarter revenue of EUR 7.49 billion, up 9.00 percent at current exchange rates and 7.20 percent at constant exchange rates, according to Investing.com. First-nine-month revenue reached EUR 22.30 billion, rising 6.80 percent at current exchange rates and 8.90 percent at constant exchange rates.

Direct-to-consumer revenue grew 10.60 percent at constant exchange rates in the quarter, while Professional Solutions increased 3.40 percent. Wearables revenue reached EUR 486.00 million and grew 20.00 percent, giving investors a quantified view of both the fast-growing category and the broader business.

Three events reset the picture

The stock story developed through three dated steps: third-quarter revenue of EUR 7.49 billion on October 20, 2026; Deutsche Bank raised its price target from EUR 157.00 to EUR 197.00 on October 22, 2026, as reported by Business Insider; and S&P Global Ratings upgraded the credit rating to A+ from A on October 23, 2026.

What does the rating change mean?

S&P Global Ratings cited annual free operating cash flow of EUR 4.30 billion to EUR 4.80 billion over 2026-2028 and adjusted leverage of 1.5x to 2.0x. The agency also said core offerings accounted for 94.00 percent of sales in the nine months ending September 30, 2026, while wearables represented 6.00 percent of 2026 year-to-date sales.

Next reporting date is February 17

The next substantiated reporting date is February 17, 2027, when EssilorLuxottica is expected to publish its next earnings report, according to TradingView. The date gives the market a defined checkpoint for full-year 2026 earnings and the groups profitability outlook.

Stock holds a market reference

EssilorLuxottica is listed on Euronext Paris and is included in the CAC 40. Its market capitalization was EUR 82.8 billion as of October 26, 2026, while the 52-week range stood at EUR 138.30 to EUR 323.80.

The stock was trading at EUR 181.00 at Lang & Schwarz on October 26, 2026 at 9:33 a.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of EssilorLuxottica stock.