Publication date: March 28, 2025
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- Year of establishment: 2018
- Year added to the EUROSTOXX 50: 2019
- Highest price ever: €298.6 in February 2025
- Average trading volume: Approximately 22 million shares per day
- Price performance over the past 12 months: +27.77%
Introduction about the company
EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the optical sector. The company was formed from the merger of French Essilor (specializing in eyeglass lenses) and Italian Luxottica (known for frames and sunglasses such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Persol). Headquartered in Paris and Milan, EssilorLuxottica serves customers in more than 150 countries. In addition to manufacturing eyewear, the company also owns retail chains such as Pearle, GrandVision, and Sunglass Hut.
Key figures & performance
In 2024, EssilorLuxottica achieved sales of €26.50 billion and a net profit of €3.29 billion. More than 190,000 people work for the company worldwide. Research and development spending was approximately €350 million. The market capitalization in March 2025 was approximately €124.99 billion, making EssilorLuxottica a prominent player within the EURO STOXX 50.
History & development
The merger between Essilor and Luxottica was completed in October 2018. This brought together two giants of the eyewear industry. Essilor was founded in 1849 and was a leader in lenses and optical equipment. Luxottica was founded in 1961 and was known globally as a leader in frames and brand partnerships. The merger created a vertically integrated player that controlled the entire chain, from production to distribution through its stores. Since then, EssilorLuxottica has made major acquisitions such as GrandVision, Heidelberg Engineering, and the streetwear brand Supreme, expanding its presence into new markets and customer groups.
Sector & competition
EssilorLuxottica operates within the luxury goods, healthcare and optical technology sectors. It competes with parties such as Carl Zeiss, Hoya and Johnson & Johnson Vision. Through its strong brand portfolio, global distribution network and strategic partnerships (such as with Meta for smart eyewear), the company remains a leader in both fashion-oriented and medical eyewear technology.
The company is also responding to demographic trends such as aging and increased screen use, which are driving global demand for eyewear.
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Influence of EssilorLuxottica on the EURO STOXX 50
EssilorLuxottica has a weighting of 2.10% in the EURO STOXX 50 (as measured in December 2024), making it an average player within the index. The share price is influenced by macroeconomic factors such as inflation and interest rate developments, as well as trends in the luxury goods sector and global consumer spending. In addition, innovations in optical technology, such as smart glasses and augmented reality, play an increasing role in the share's valuation. EssilorLuxottica's strategic positioning between fashion, health, and technology makes it especially sensitive to changes in consumer behavior and technological breakthroughs.
Investment analysis & outlook
Below, you can see EssilorLuxottica's share price performance compared to the EURO STOXX 50 over the past five years. While the index posted an increase of +43.29%, EssilorLuxottica achieved a return of +87.35%. This performance was boosted by consistent sales growth, successful product innovations, and strategic expansions within both retail and technology.
Although the slowdown in the Asian market in Q3 2024 temporarily weighed on sentiment, management expects accelerated sales growth in 2025. The launch of second-generation smart glasses in partnership with Meta, as well as expansion in North America and China, should further drive the growth rate.
News & updates
In January 2025, EssilorLuxottica announced a €600 million investment in a new digital optics research center in France. Furthermore, the company plans to further develop smart eyewear, including applications for sports and health. It is also accelerating retail rollout in emerging markets through franchise models.
With a strong brand portfolio, a global distribution network, and a clear focus on innovation, EssilorLuxottica remains well-positioned to continue to grow in the coming years.
For more information about this company, please visit www.essilorluxottica.com
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