
Hermès Posts €8.2 Billion for the Half — Growth Other Houses Envy
Published July 29, 2026, Hermès's first-half results showed revenue up 6 percent at constant exchange rates, with momentum accelerating to 7 percent in the second quarter.
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Published July 29, 2026, Hermès's first-half results showed revenue up 6 percent at constant exchange rates, with momentum accelerating to 7 percent in the second quarter.

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