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Andreea Hotaranu
EUR 147.86 For Business Accounts Only

Strong Third-Quarter Results for Hermes Lift Our Fair Value Estimate; Shares Remain Overvalued

Wide-moat Hermes delivers solid sales results for another quarter despite a challenging environment in some of the key markets. As a result, we increase our fair value estimate to EUR 300, up from EUR 282, to reflect our more optimistic near-term top-line assumptions. We reiterate our wide moat rating, which is based on the strength of the Hermes brand.
Third-quarter organic growth of 9% puts Hermes on track to beat our full-year forecast; as a result we are raising our full-year forecast from t...
Underlying
Hermes International SCA

Hermes International is engaged in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of luxury goods primarily in France, rest of Europe, Japan, Asia-Pacific, and Americas. Co.'s activities can be divided into two segments: the distribution via Co.'s exclusive network and the distribution via specialist outlets. The distribution via Co.'s exclusive network comprises silks and textiles, leather goods and saddlery, ready-to-wear and fashion accessories (men and women's clothing, belts, jewellery accessories, gloves, hats and shoes), and other goods (jewellery and products of the art of living department). The distribution via specialist outlets comprise perfumes, tableware and watches.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

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Andreea Hotaranu

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