Lagardere SA/€MMB

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About Lagardere SA

Lagardère SA is a diversified multinational company headquartered in Paris, France, operating primarily in the media and travel retail industries. The company's core business segments include Lagardère Publishing, which is known for its global publishing operations under the Hachette Livre brand, and Lagardère Travel Retail, a major player in travel retailing, offering services in duty-free and duty-paid stores, fashion outlets, and food service concessions across airports and other travel areas. Established by Louis Hachette in 1826 and later evolving through various strategic developments, Lagardère SA has maintained a significant presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company's strategic positioning is bolstered by its extensive network in both publishing and travel retail, leveraging strong brand portfolios and a widespread geographic footprint to drive business growth.
Ticker
€MMB
Sector
Communication
Primary listing
PAR
Employees
33,000
Headquarters
Paris, France

Lagardere SA Metrics

BasicAdvanced
€2.6B
12.26
€1.47
0.82
€0.67
3.72%

Bulls say / Bears say

Revenue grew 2.0% like-for-like and EBITA increased by €8 million to €218 million in the first half of 2026, demonstrating resilience amid challenging geopolitical and macroeconomic conditions. (Louis Hachette Group)
Lagardère Travel Retail posted a 3.3% like-for-like revenue increase to €2,978 million and delivered €111 million in EBITA in H1 2026, marking continued profitability growth despite Middle East disruptions. (Louis Hachette Group)
Hachette Livre and StudioCanal’s new ON SCREEN joint venture aims to monetize the group’s extensive publishing catalogue via premium film and television adaptations, unlocking new revenue streams. (Lagardère Group)
Prisma Media’s revenues declined 25% in H1 2026, reflecting advertising market weakness and ongoing restructuring challenges in the media segment. (Louis Hachette Group)
Conflict in the Middle East led to indirect impacts on air traffic and consumer spending, constraining growth in key travel retail hubs and underscoring the group’s exposure to geopolitical volatility. (Investing.com)
Travel Retail accounted for approximately 67% of group revenue in H1 2026, heightening the group’s sensitivity to fluctuations in global travel demand and potential air traffic disruptions. (TRBusiness)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 25 Aug 2026.
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