Interparfums, Inc. Reports 2026 Third Quarter Net Sales
Key Highlights
- ➤Q3 net sales $430 million, flat year over year
- ➤Nine-month net sales $1.115 billion, up 1% year over year
- ➤European-based sales rose 4% to $306 million in Q3
- ➤U.S.-based sales fell 7% to $127 million in Q3
- ➤Delayed giftset shipments deferred approximately $10 million to Q4
Expert Statements
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“Consolidated sales held stable at $430 million in the 2026 third quarter compared to the prior year period, producing year-to-date sales growth of 1%.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“The ongoing war in the Middle East represented a headwind of 1% in the third quarter and 2% for the first nine months.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“Our global brand portfolio and diverse fragrances enable us to reach a wide range of consumers and pursue multiple avenues for growth, with strength across key brands and markets helping to offset softer demand elsewhere.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“We are aligning our product offerings and commercial strategies with evolving consumer preferences.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“We are investing in our future with expanded partnerships and new exclusive license agreements, while preparing for a promising 2026 holiday season and an exciting 2027, driven by a series of blockbuster launches and new brand additions.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“Sales from our European based operations rose 4% in the 2026 third quarter, reflecting organic growth of 3% and a 1% contribution from new brands, partially offset by a 1% foreign exchange headwind.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“Coach fragrances have delivered outstanding performance so far in 2026, with sales rising by 23% and 15% during the third quarter and first nine months of 2026, respectively.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“Montblanc fragrance sales returned to growth, increasing 12% in the third quarter after flat second quarter sales, producing 8% growth for the first nine months of 2026, driven by the success of Montblanc Legend Elixir and Montblanc Explorer Infinite, launched in the first and third quarters, respectively.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“Jimmy Choo fragrance sales rose 1% in the third quarter, leading to 5% growth in the first nine months of 2026.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“Lacoste fragrance sales returned to growth in the third quarter, rising 4%, driven by Original Intense, the newest women’s launch in the Original franchise.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“Sales by our United States based operations decreased by 7% during the 2026 third quarter, driven largely by supply chain disruptions that resulted in the delayed shipment of giftsets for select brands.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“These delays represented approximately $10 million in sales, which will now be recognized in the fourth quarter.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“Excluding this impact, sales would have been flat.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“Year-to-date sales grew 3%, driven by 2% organic growth and a favorable foreign exchange impact of 1%.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“Excluding the impact of the delayed giftset shipments, sales would have increased 6%.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“Fragrance sales of GUESS, our largest United States based brand, rose by 3% and 7% during the third quarter and first nine months of 2026, respectively.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“Donna Karan/DKNY fragrance sales declined 9% during the third quarter following double digit growth in the second quarter of 2026.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“Ferragamo fragrance sales declined 22% in the third quarter due to innovation phasing but were only down 2% on a year-to-date basis.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“Roberto Cavalli fragrance sales increased 4% and 6% during the third quarter and first nine months of 2026, respectively, despite a difficult macro-economic environment in the Middle East, the brand’s largest market, and exceptionally high prior year growth comparisons.”
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums
“While some aspects of the market environment remain challenging, we are encouraged by the trajectory of our business and maintain a measured but positive outlook for the balance of the year, 2027 and beyond.”
NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interparfums, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: IPAR) (“Interparfums” or the “Company”) today announced net sales for three and nine months ended September 30, 2026.
Net Sales ($ in millions) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, Septembe r 30, 2026 2025 % Change 2026 2025 % Change Total Interparfums, Inc. $430 $430 flat $1,115 $1,102 +1% European based net sales $306 $295 +4% $789 $784 +1% United States based net sales $127 $137 (7%) $336 $327 +3% Eliminations of intercompany sales ($4) ($3) n/a ($10) ($9) n/a The average dollar/euro exchange rate for the 2026 third quarter was 1.15 compared to 1.17 in the 2025 third quarter, leading to a 0.4% foreign exchange loss. For the first nine months, the average dollar/euro exchange rate was 1.16 compared to 1.12 in the first nine months of 2025, leading to a 1.5% foreign exchange gain. Data may not foot due to rounding.
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