Interparfums, Inc. Reports 2026 First Quarter Net Sales
Rhea-AI Summary
Interparfums (NASDAQ: IPAR) reported 2026 Q1 net sales of $345 million, up 2% from $339 million a year earlier. The average dollar/euro rate was 1.17 vs 1.05, producing a +4.6% foreign exchange impact. Excluding a ~1% Middle East headwind, organic sales declined ~2%.
Management will release full results on May 5, 2026, and host a conference call on May 6, 2026 at 11:00 am ET.
Positive
- Total net sales of $345 million, +2% year-over-year
- Foreign exchange provided a +4.6% uplift in Q1
- Coach fragrance sales +30% in the 2026 first quarter
- Roberto Cavalli net sales +32% in Q1 2026
- GUESS fragrance sales +11% in Q1 2026
- Montblanc fragrance sales +14% in Q1 2026
Negative
- Organic sales declined by ~2% excluding Middle East impact
- Lacoste net sales -12% in the 2026 first quarter
- Jimmy Choo brand net sales -4% in Q1 2026
- Donna Karan/DKNY net sales -3% in Q1 2026
- Estimated Middle East regional headwind of ~1%
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
IPAR was down 0.83% pre-release while key peers like COTY, NWL, ELF, SPB, and EL all showed positive moves between roughly 1.4% and 2.7%, pointing to stock-specific dynamics rather than a sector-wide move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24 | Full-year 2025 results | Positive | -1.3% | Reported record 2025 results and reaffirmed 2026 guidance with solid cash. |
| Jan 28 | Nautica license deal | Positive | +0.3% | Signed 20-year worldwide Nautica fragrance license with >$70M early sales goal. |
| Jan 28 | David Beckham license | Positive | +0.3% | Entered 20-year David Beckham fragrance license with new signature launch planned. |
| Jan 26 | GUESS license extension | Positive | -1.6% | Extended exclusive GUESS fragrance license through 2048, reinforcing long-term pipeline. |
| Jan 21 | Record 2025 net sales | Positive | +5.8% | Announced record 2025 net and Q4 sales with detailed regional performance. |
Recent news has generally been positive, but price reactions have been mixed, with several record-result or strategic-license announcements followed by both gains and sell-the-news pullbacks.
Over the last few months, Interparfums reported record 2025 sales of $1.49B and reiterated its 2026 outlook, yet the immediate reaction to full results on Feb 24, 2026 was a -1.32% move. Earlier, record 2025 net sales and Q4 performance on Jan 21, 2026 saw a stronger +5.85% response. Strategic steps included 20-year licenses with Nautica and David Beckham and an extension of the GUESS agreement through 2048. Today’s Q1 2026 sales update fits into this pattern of steady growth with occasionally inconsistent price reactions.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Q1 2026 net sales of $345M, a 2% year-over-year increase, supported by robust brand stories such as Coach up 30% and Montblanc up 14%, offset by declines at Jimmy Choo and Lacoste. Management notes a 4.6% foreign exchange tailwind and macro pressures weighing on organic sales, which fell 2%. Investors may watch upcoming full Q1 results, brand mix trends, and regional performance to gauge how resilient this growth profile remains amid geopolitical and retail inventory headwinds.
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2026 First Quarter Conference Call Scheduled for May 6, 2026
NEW YORK, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interparfums, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: IPAR) (“Interparfums” or the “Company”) today announced net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
| Net Sales ($ in millions) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
| 2026 | 2025 | % Change | |
| Total Interparfums, Inc. | |||
| European-based net sales | |||
| United States based net sales | |||
| Elimination of intercompany sales | ( | ( | n/a |
| The average dollar/euro exchange rate for the 2026 first quarter was 1.17 compared to 1.05 in the 2025 first quarter, leading to a positive | |||
| Data may not foot due to rounding. | |||
Management Commentary:
Jean Madar, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums, stated, “We started off the year broadly in line with expectations with consolidated sales increasing
European Based Operations
Mr. Madar continued, “In the first quarter, reported sales from European based operations increased
“Coach fragrance sales grew
“Montblanc fragrance sales rose
“While Jimmy Choo fragrance sales continue to grow in the United States, supported by the ongoing success of the I Want Choo franchise and the first quarter launch of Jimmy Choo Man Parfum, overall brand net sales declined
“A high comparative base to last year’s first quarter, when sales grew
United States Based Operations
Mr. Madar continued, “Sales by our United States operations rose by
“Fragrance sales of GUESS, our largest United States based brand, rose
“Following a successful first two years in our portfolio, Roberto Cavalli continued to generate robust results to start 2026, achieving a
“Donna Karan/DKNY net sales declined by a modest
Mr. Madar concluded, "We remain cautiously optimistic about the remainder of 2026. We have reduced our forecast for the Middle East region due to the war and are preparing to capture the opportunities associated with improved market dynamics in the other regions. Looking at 2027, we continue to be optimistic by the enhanced offerings within our current portfolio of brands, the introduction of new fragrances from recently acquired brands and licenses, and the selective pursuit of incremental brand opportunities.”
2026 First Quarter Results and Conference Call Details
The Company will issue financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after the close of the stock market. Management will host a conference call to discuss financial results and business operations beginning at 11:00 am ET on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Interested parties may participate in the live call by dialing:
U.S. / Toll-free: (877) 423-9820
International: (201) 493-6749
Participants are asked to dial in approximately 10 minutes before the conference call is scheduled to begin.
A live audio webcast will also be available in the “Events” tab within the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.interparfumsinc.com, or by clicking here. The conference call will be available for webcast replay for approximately 90 days following the live event.
About Interparfums, Inc.:
Operating in the global fragrance business since 1982, Interparfums, Inc. produces and distributes a wide array of prestige fragrance and fragrance related products under license and other agreements with brand owners. The Company manages its business in two operating segments, European based operations, through its
Our portfolio of prestige brands includes Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, Boucheron, Coach, Donna Karan/DKNY, Emanuel Ungaro, Ferragamo, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, Jimmy Choo, Karl Lagerfeld, Kate Spade, Lacoste, Longchamp, MCM, Moncler, Montblanc, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose products are distributed in over 120 countries around the world through an extensive and diverse network of distributors. Interparfums, Inc. is also the registered owner of several trademarks including Lanvin, Rochas, and Solférino. Goutal and Off-White joined the Company’s fragrance portfolio in 2026.
Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements in this release which are not historical in nature are forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such plans, intentions, or expectations will be achieved. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by forward-looking words such as "anticipate”, "believe", "could", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "should", "will", and "would" or similar words. You should not rely on forward-looking statements, because actual events or results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of important factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed under the headings “Forward Looking Statements” and "Risk Factors" in Interparfums' annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and the reports Interparfums files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Interparfums does not intend to and undertakes no duty to update the information contained in this press release.
Contact Information:
| Interparfums, Inc. | or | The Equity Group Inc. |
| Michel Atwood | Devin Sullivan | |
| Chief Financial Officer | Investor Relations Counsel | |
| (212) 983-2640 | (212) 836-9608 / dsullivan@theequitygroup.com | |
| www.interparfumsinc.com | www.theequitygroup.com |
