The ESLOY news page tracks announcements and developments related to EssilorLuxottica, a global group active in advanced vision care products, eyewear and med-tech solutions. Company communications highlight activities that span lens technologies, eyewear brands, smart glasses and large retail networks, which generate a steady flow of news for investors and observers.
Recent news has featured the launch of Nuance Audio Glasses, described as an invisible open-ear hearing solution integrated into eyewear for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. These smart glasses are presented as FDA-registered over-the-counter hearing aids in the U.S., combining directional microphones, open-ear speakers and beamforming technology in a lightweight frame. Updates around this product can include availability in different markets, product features and app capabilities.
EssilorLuxottica’s retail banners also generate news. Sunglass Hut, which is part of the group, has announced The Sun Club, a points-based loyalty program that rewards customers with points on purchases and engagement activities, and offers tiered benefits such as promotions, gifts with purchase, exclusive product launches and branded gifts. Such announcements illustrate how the group engages with eyewear consumers through marketing and loyalty initiatives.
On this ESLOY news page, readers can follow company press releases and related coverage tied to EssilorLuxottica’s vision care technologies, eyewear brands, med-tech products like Nuance Audio Glasses, and retail programs such as The Sun Club. Investors and industry followers may find it useful to monitor these updates to understand how the group presents its product launches, retail strategies and brand activities over time.
EssilorLuxottica (ESLOY) reported 464,247,548 shares outstanding as of October 31, 2026, in its share capital and voting rights disclosure.
Voting rights totaled 458,376,127 excluding treasury shares and 464,247,548 including treasury shares. Voting rights are capped at 31% for any shareholder under the formula in article 23 of the company’s by-laws.
EssilorLuxottica (ESLOY) has received an upgrade to A+ on its long-term credit rating from S&P Global Ratings. The outlook is stable. The agency's assessment highlighted organic growth, cash flow and the balance sheet, alongside the company's evolution from a consumer-centric business toward eyecare and medtech as a driver of future growth and financial resilience.
EssilorLuxottica (ESLOY) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of €7,486 million, with growth across all regions and both distribution channels. Revenue rose 9.0% year over year at current exchange rates and 7.2% at constant exchange rates, which exclude currency movements. First-nine-month revenue reached €22,304 million, up 6.8% at current rates and 8.9% at constant rates.
At constant exchange rates, third-quarter Direct to Consumer revenue grew 10.6%, while Professional Solutions rose 3.4% against double-digit growth a year earlier. Comparable-store sales increased 6.8%. EMEA Direct to Consumer and Asia-Pacific delivered double-digit growth. Traditional Eyecare & Medtech revenue grew more than 6%, and myopia management grew 24%, in both the quarter and first nine months. Wearables revenue rose 20% in the quarter. Nuance Audio Plus launched in mid-September.
EssilorLuxottica (ESLOY) will hold its third-quarter 2026 revenue conference call on October 20, 2026, at 6:30 pm CEST. Chief Financial Officer Stefano Grassi and Head of Investor Relations Giorgio Iannella will host the call. The revenue press release will be published at 6:00 pm CEST that day, with presentation slides available before the call on the company's investor website. Access will be available by live webcast or telephone with pre-registration.
EssilorLuxottica (ESLOY) reported 464,247,548 shares outstanding in its share capital and voting rights disclosure as of September 30, 2026. Voting rights excluding treasury shares totaled 458,372,353, while theoretical voting rights including treasury shares totaled 464,247,548. Voting rights are capped at 31% for any shareholder under the formula in article 23 of the company’s by-laws.
EssilorLuxottica (ESLOY) repurchased 74,083 shares on September 21, 2026, under authorization from its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting. The authorization was granted on April 28, 2026. The purchases took place across XPAR, CEUX, TQEX and AQEU at a total daily weighted average purchase price of €140.3289 per share.
EssilorLuxottica (ESLOY) and Meta unveiled new AI glasses at Meta Connect, including camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio and Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3.
Audio comes in Clubmaster and Burbank styles and weighs as little as 43 grams. Gen 3 offers longer battery life, a customizable button for Meta AI and 27 color and lens combinations. The companies expect to offer more than 100 AI-glasses styles by year-end.
Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses are now available online and on sale in the UK and Canada. Pre-orders are starting progressively in France, Italy and Germany. Meta’s Muse AI agent is coming to the companies’ AI glasses, with availability limited to the US.
EssilorLuxottica (ESLOY) reports buybacks of 287,000 of its own shares on September 18, 2026, under an authorization from the April 28, 2026 shareholders’ meeting.
The shares, all bearing code FR0000121667, were repurchased across four venues: XPAR (188,650 shares at €139.3060), CEUX (74,150 shares at €139.2841), TQEX (9,825 shares at €139.2234) and AQEU (14,375 shares at €139.2167), at a total daily weighted average price of €139.2931 per share.
EssilorLuxottica (ESLOY) reported its share capital and voting rights outstanding as of August 31, 2026, in line with French regulatory requirements.
The company had 464,247,548 shares outstanding, with 459,153,735 real voting rights excluding treasury shares. Theoretical voting rights, including treasury shares, matched the total shares outstanding at 464,247,548. Voting rights for any single shareholder are capped at 31%, based on a formula set out in article 23 of the company’s by-laws.
EssilorLuxottica (ESLOY) announces that its Board of Directors has unanimously reaffirmed full confidence in Chairman and CEO Francesco Milleri, Deputy CEO Paul du Saillant, the executive team and the mid- and long-term strategy approved by the Board.
The Board links its support to the company’s strong results and states its commitment to preserving stability and a sense of responsibility in the interests of employees, shareholders, partners and customers.