The company's gross profit increased 1.5 percent to € 10.7 billion, while the gross margin remained at 58.3 percent. The net income rose 0.8 percent to € 2.8 billion (~ $ 3.28 billion). The Ebitda grew 1.5 percent to € 5.1 billion and Ebit exceeded 0.9 percent to € 3.6 billion, Inditex said in a press release.
Inditex has reported € 18.4 billion (~ $ 21.53 billion) in sales for H1 2025, an increase of 1.6 percent year -on -year, with a net income by increasing to € 2.8 billion (~ $ 3.28 billion). Zara led with 13.15 billion euros in sales, while former European Spanish remained the upper region with 50.7 percent. Inditex operated 5,528 stores and advanced initiatives of logistics, technology and sustainability. Autumn/winter sales increased 9 percent.
Operations funds improved 5 percent to 3.7 billion euros. However, the free cash flow fell to € 1.2 billion of € 1.9 billion due to greater needs of working capital. Inditex ended in July with a net cash position of € 10 billion.
As for the brand, Zara, including Zara Home and Lefties, remained the largest taxpayer with sales of € 13.15 billion in H1. Pull & Bear rose to € 1.16 billion. Bershka advanced to € 1.44 billion. Stradivarius increased to € 1.33 billion and Oysho to € 389 million, while Massimo Dutti decreased slightly to € 895 million.
As for the region, Inditex continued to expand its global sales platform, and Europe excluded Spain representing the greatest participation with 50.7 percent in H1. Spain contributed 15.5 percent. The United States represented 17.8 percent, while Asia and the rest of the world represented 16 percent.
The optimization of the store network continued, with 5,528 stores in 35 markets at the end of the period. Investments in logistics expansion, including the Zaragoza II distribution center and a participation in Theker Robotics, the Inditex approach underlined in efficiency and sustainability. New technologies are being implemented, such as soft label systems, to improve store experience and integration with online platforms.
Autumn/winter collections have begun strongly, with constant currency sales 9 percent between August 1 and September 7, the launch added.
Inditex has projected a stable gross margin in 2025 (+/- 50 PB), but anticipates a currency impact of -4 percent on sales to current exchange rates. He reaffirmed his focus on improving his fashion proposal, customer service, sustainability and development of the equipment as pillars for long -term growth.
The annual gross space is expected to grow around 5 percent for 2025-2026, with profits in physical and online sales. The ordinary CAPEX is estimated at 1.8 billion euros, including € 900 million annually for logistics expansion, to strengthen global growth opportunities.
The company also highlighted sustainability initiatives such as the #Bringyourabag scheme, which reduced the use of the paper bag by 49 percent, and a new collaboration with Ocean Conservancy aimed at eliminating plastics and abandoned fishing equipment from the oceans.
Fiber2Fashion News Desk (SG)
