Kering stock falls 3.22 percent as Gucci recovery slows

Published on 10/04/2026 at 13:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Kering stock closed at EUR 210.30 on October 2, 2026, 40.6 percent below its 52-week high. First-half net income fell 60 percent to EUR 189 million.

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Kering stock (ISIN FR0000121485) closed at EUR 210.30 on Euronext Paris on October 2, 2026, down 3.22 percent from the previous close. The move followed a cautious management tone ahead of the group's third-quarter 2026 sales update, as Investing.com reported on October 2, 2026.

Gucci recovery remains central

The call came before the scheduled third-quarter sales release and put the pace of the brand recovery back at the center of the investment case. Management pointed to progress in Gucci's product offering, pricing architecture and brand desirability, while Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta showed resilience, according to Investing.com on October 2, 2026.

The counterweight is visible in the latest reported numbers. In first-half 2026, Kering generated revenue of EUR 7.22 billion, while net income attributable to the group fell 60 percent to EUR 189 million; Gucci comparable revenue declined 5 percent, Ideal Investisseur reported on October 2, 2026.

Analyst targets move lower

Citi cut its Kering price target from EUR 282 to EUR 243 while retaining a Hold rating, according to Investing.com on October 2, 2026. The revision matters because it combines a lower valuation reference with a still-unresolved Gucci recovery timetable.

The broader consensus remains Neutral. Investing.com lists 24 analysts, an average 12-month target of EUR 273.17, a high of EUR 360 and a low of EUR 175; the average target lies 29.89 percent above the EUR 210.30 reference price, according to Investing.com as of October 4, 2026.

Stock sits near its yearly low

The closing price was EUR 143.90 below the 52-week high of EUR 354.20 and only EUR 7.10 above the 52-week low of EUR 203.20 on October 2, 2026. Trading volume reached 678,048 shares, while market capitalization stood at EUR 25.8 billion.

Kering's next scheduled sales publication is October 22, 2026, when the group is due to report third-quarter activity. That date gives investors a defined checkpoint for testing whether the cautious pre-results message translates into weaker sales momentum.