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Christian Dior: New records for the Christian Dior group in 2021

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New records for the Christian Dior group in 2021

Organic revenue growth of 36%

Of which Fashion & Leather Goods +47% (and 51% in Q4 vs 2019)

Doubled operating profit

Paris, January 27th, 2022

Christian Dior recorded revenue of 64.2 billion euros in 2021, up 44% compared to 2020 and up 20% compared to 2019. Organic revenue growth was 36% compared to 2020 and 14% compared to 2019. The performance for the year confirms a return to strong growth momentum following the severe disruption to the first half of 2020 resulting from the global pandemic.

The Group’s organic revenue growth of 22% in the fourth quarter compared to 2019 reflects the accelerated growth of its activities. Fashion & Leather Goods notably reached record levels over the period, recording organic revenue growth of 51% compared to 2019. The United States and Asia rose sharply over the course of the year, while Europe, which is experiencing a gradual recovery, returned to growth in the fourth quarter compared to 2019.

Profit from recurring operations stood at €17 139 million for 2021, more than double 2020, and up 49% compared to 2019. Operating margin reached 26.7%, up 8 points compared to 2020 and 5 points compared to 2019. Group share of net profit amounted to €4 946 million, up 156% compared to 2020 and up 68% compared to 2019. Operating free cash flow, which exceeded €13 billion, was more than twice that of both 2020 and 2019.

Highlights of 2021 include:

  • A record year, especially for the major brands,

  • Major success of champagne and cognac,

  • Exceptional performance by the Fashion & Leather Goods business group, in particular Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Fendi, Celine and Loewe, which achieved record levels of revenue and profitability,

  • Worldwide success of Christian Dior’s Sauvage fragrance,

  • Strong revenue growth in Asia and the United States and a gradual recovery in Europe,

  • Successful integration, in its first year in the Group, of Tiffany, which produced a record performance,

  • Good performance of the other Watches & Jewelry Maisons,

  • Continued growth in online sales,

  • Strong rebound of Sephora,

  • Travel retail activities still held back by international travel,

  • A record level of operating free cash flow,

  • Gross capital expenditures over €3 billion.


Key figures



Euro Millions

2020

2021

Change 2021/2020

Change 2021/2019

Revenue

44 651

64 215

+ 44 %

+ 20 %

Profit from recurring operations

8 300

17 139

+ 106 %

+ 49 %

Group share of net profit

1 933

4 946

+ 156 %

+ 68 %

Operating free cash flow

6 093

13 518

+ 122 %

+ 117 %

Net financial debt

4 213

9 521

+ 126 %

+ 54 %

Total equity

36 244

46 367

+ 28 %

+ 30 %

Revenue by business group: