DOUGLAS Group posts USD 1.8B in Q1 sales for FY 2025/26
However, detailed Q1 results will emerge on February 11, 2026, according to the company.
GERMANY – Douglas Group has achieved a modest 1.7% sales increase in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025/26, reaching 1.67 billion euros(USD 1.82 billion) from October to December 2025, despite a tough market backdrop marked by macroeconomic pressures and high consumer price sensitivity.
Store sales rose by 0.4%, powered by the net addition of 13 new locations, while online sales climbed 4.2%.
According to the company, promotional periods like Singles’ Day and Black Week drove solid results in November, though they pulled forward some holiday purchases, leading to softer December performance, particularly in Germany, France, and the Netherlands; Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) bucked the trend with strong growth.
The adjusted EBITDA margin dipped to approximately 19.9% from 21.5% a year earlier, reflecting strain on gross margins from product mix shifts and pricing dynamics.
CEO Sander van der Laan noted that macroeconomic and geopolitical factors continue to dampen consumer sentiment, stating, “The environment in which we operate remains challenging, with macroeconomic and geopolitical developments continuing to weigh on consumer sentiment and increase customers’ price sensitivity.”
“Despite these conditions, the Group remains strongly positioned in the premium beauty market. With numerous strategic initiatives already being implemented, ongoing disciplined cost management and our strong market position, we expect to grow profitably going forward.”
Guidance for fiscal 2025/26 stays firm, projecting sales of 4.65 to 4.80 billion euros(USD 5.23 billion), an adjusted EBITDA margin near 16.5%, and net leverage of 2.5x to 3.0x by September 30, 2026; comparisons ease in later quarters due to prior-year moderation.
As Europe’s top omnichannel premium beauty retailer under brands such as DOUGLAS, NOCIBÉ, Parfumdreams, and Niche Beauty, the group operates nearly 1,970 stores and generated 4.58 billion euros in sales in 2024/25, with over 19,900 employees.
Its “Let it Bloom” strategy emphasizes omnichannel excellence, superior customer experiences, leading brands, and data-driven operations in fragrances, makeup, skincare, haircare, and services.
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