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PUIG BRANDS, S.A. PUIG.MC

Spain · BME Madrid · ISIN ES0105777017 · Vertical: Listed companies from Spain

20.10EUR+0.50% · 1 dayClose 05 Nov 2026

Puig is a Spanish premium beauty group with a diversified portfolio of fragrance and cosmetics brands. In 2025 it grew ahead of the market, with a solid organic growth driven by its brand portfolio, although the moderation of the fragrances category and currency movements weighed on results. Net sales reached 5,042 M EUR, with like-for-like growth of +7.8%.

At the close of 05 Nov 2026, PUIG BRANDS, S.A. (PUIG.MC) stock was 20.10 EUR (+0.50% on the day), with market capitalisation 11.4 bn EUR, P/E 19.1 on diluted EPS of 1.05 EUR over the last 12 months, dividend yield 1.88%, beta 0.72, 52-week range 13.83–20.10 EUR.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: ESEF annual reports and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
11.4 bn EUR
shares as of 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
19.1
Diluted EPS TTM 1.05 · TTM to 31 Dec 2025
E/P (TTM)
5.22%
TTM to 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
1.88%
DPS 12m 0.38
Beta (2y)
0.72
Volatility (1y) 32%
52-week range
13.8320.10

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
68.4
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
18.20 – 20.21
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.94 · band width 10.5%
SMA 50 / 200
18.36 / 17.11
uptrend (price > SMA50 > SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.42 / 0.38
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyEURO STOXX 50vs EURO STOXX 50Vertical median
1 month+10.0%−0.6%+10.7 pp—
3 months+19.6%−4.2%+23.7 pp—
6 months+14.9%+4.3%+10.5 pp—
Year to date+35.2%+7.5%+27.7 pp—
1 year+36.0%+9.9%+26.1 pp+6.7%
3 yearsunavailable+49.8%unavailable+31.5%
5 yearsunavailable+42.8%unavailable—
Max drawdown (1y)
−18.2%
21 Apr 2026 → 22 May 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−52.2%
12 Jun 2024 → 14 Oct 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
unavailable
EURO STOXX 50 +7.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

ESEF annual reports carry no quarters: the results are annual (below).

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 100 percentile of its own 2-quarter history (min 14.2, median 16.6, max 19.0; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year202320242025
Revenue4.3 bn4.8 bn5.0 bn
Revenue YoYunavailable+11.3%+5.3%
Net income465.2 m530.6 m593.7 m
Net income YoYunavailable+14.1%+11.9%
Diluted EPS0.860.941.05
Diluted EPS YoYunavailable+9.3%+11.7%
net %10.8%11.1%11.8%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailableunavailable

Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
1.0 bn EUR
Financial debt
718.3 m EUR
Net debt
-318.1 m EUR
Equity
3.9 bn EUR
Total assets
8.5 bn EUR
Debt / equity
0.18x
Current ratio
1.12x
ROE
15.9%
ROA
6.9%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (EUR)

Margins

Income statement · EUR

Revenue
2023
4.3 bn
2024
4.8 bn
2025
5.0 bn

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
1.1 bn
2024
1.2 bn
2025
1.3 bn

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
3.2 bn
2024
3.6 bn
2025
3.8 bn

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Operating income
2023
693.0 m
2024
758.7 m
2025
812.4 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
643.2 m
2024
692.5 m
2025
819.8 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Income tax
2023
143.3 m
2024
150.0 m
2025
202.7 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Net income
2023
465.2 m
2024
530.6 m
2025
593.7 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
0.86
2024
0.94
2025
1.05

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
0.34
2024
0.34
2025
0.38

esef· 20 Oct 2026derived

Balance sheet · EUR

Cash
2023
852.9 m
2024
882.6 m
2025
1.0 bn

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Receivables
2023
484.7 m
2024
567.5 m
2025
578.5 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Current assets
2023
2.3 bn
2024
2.5 bn
2025
2.5 bn

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
326.3 m
2024
380.4 m
2025
400.0 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
4.1 bn
2024
4.7 bn
2025
4.6 bn

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Total assets
2023
7.7 bn
2024
8.6 bn
2025
8.5 bn

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
55.3 m
2024
47.6 m
2025
37.2 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
1.8 bn
2024
1.1 bn
2025
718.3 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
1.6 bn
2024
1.8 bn
2025
2.3 bn

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Equity
2023
959.2 m
2024
3.5 bn
2025
3.9 bn

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2023
540.9 m
2024
564.5 m
2025
565.4 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026derived

Cash flow · EUR

Operating cash flow
2023
556.5 m
2024
739.7 m
2025
859.0 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Investing cash flow
2023
-286.6 m
2024
-1.2 bn
2025
-46.1 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-98.0 m
2024
538.3 m
2025
-653.5 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
181.3 m
2024
192.5 m
2025
213.8 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
108.4 m
2024
357.0 k
2025
0

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
5.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
7.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
11.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS growth (YoY)
11.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
75.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
16.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net margin
11.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
16.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROA
6.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROIC
16.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROCE
12.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Payout ratio (EPS)
36.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
-318.1 m EUR
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
0.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
0.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

Cash

Operating cash flow
859.0 m EUR
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
FCF conversion
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
41 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
12 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
11.4 bn EUR
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Enterprise value
11.0 bn EUR
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Market cap / net income TTM
19.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/E (TTM)
19.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Earnings yield
5.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
2.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/S
2.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
13.6x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/Sales
2.2x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
1.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Shareholder yield (distributions)
1.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • indicators available: 5 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 37.5% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

20.10 EUR

05 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 11.4 bn EUR

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
11.4 bn EUR
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
19.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
2.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
16.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net margin
11.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue growth (YoY)
5.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
1.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Coverage and freshness

25/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Dec 2025
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Dec 2025
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Dec 2025
Source: esefpublished 20 Oct 2026
verified 77derived 6

Score by group

38% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
10.54
EUR per share
Mid
13.40
EUR per share
High
15.44
EUR per share
Price: 20.10 EUR
The price is above the range
Potential to the central value: -33.3% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -50.0% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 5.14 – 23.87 EUR.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (EUR per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: P/E15.94 – 23.87 (Mid 20.87)
    18 companies used · median multiple 19.9x · quartiles 15.2x – 22.7x
    ACS.MC, ADX.MC, AEDAS.MC, AENA.MC, AMS.MC, ANA.MC, CAF.MC, CLEO.MC, CMO.MC, DESA.MC, DIA.MC, EAT.MC, EDR.MC, ELE.MC, ENER.MC, ENO.MC, FAE.MC, FCC.MC
  • Dividend discount (DDM)5.14 – 7.01 (Mid 5.93)

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
3.0%
Equity risk premium
5.5%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
8.5%
Terminal growth
2.0%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 5 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 37.5% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality16.6%43 (vs peers)28%
Net margin · Quality11.8%78 (vs peers)17%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.1x27 (on a fixed band)11%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation19.1x64 (vs peers)28%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns1.9%27 (on a fixed band)17%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial27/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Quality56/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial27/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial64/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

PUIG BRANDS S.A. (PUIG.MC). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2025-12-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 5.0 bn EUR in 2025; YoY growth 5.3%; net margin 11.8%; ROE 16.0%.

The estimated value range is 10.54–15.44 EUR per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 13.40 EUR, the price of 20.10 EUR leaves a potential of -33.3% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -50.0% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 5 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 37.5% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Net margin: 11.8%

What contradicts it

  • Current ratio: 1.1x
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 1.9%
  • The price is above the estimated value range
  • The valuation methods diverge

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): FCF conversion, Revenue CAGR 3Y, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Listed companies from Spain · same country · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
19.1x
vertical median 20.3x
below median (−5.5%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
2.3x
vertical median 0.9x
above median (+164.7%)
P/B
2.9x
vertical median 2.5x
above median (+17.4%)
ROE
16.0%
vertical median 10.5%
above median (+52.3%)
Net margin
11.8%
vertical median 4.5%
above median (+159.6%)
EBIT margin
16.1%
vertical median 10.2%
above median (+58.3%)
Revenue YoY
5.3%
vertical median 2.2%
above median (+138.0%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median -0.2x
Dividend yield
1.9%
vertical median 3.0%
below median (−36.3%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
ELE.MCEndesa SA46.9 bn21.426.4%10.5%+0.5%+43% / +134%
AENA.MCAena S.m.e. SA42.6 bn19.924.2%34.0%+8.9%+21% / +79%
AMS.MCAmadeus It Group Sociedad Anonima26.2 bn19.826.9%20.5%+6.1%−6% / −5%
ACS.MCAcs Actividades De Construccion Y Servicios, S.A.21.9 bn23.019.9%1.9%+19.7%+7% / +134%
ANA.MCAcciona SA11.7 bn14.516.9%4.0%+5.5%+24% / +66%
PUIG.MCPuig Brands S.A.11.4 bn19.116.0%11.8%+5.3%+38% / unavailable
FCC.MCFomento De Construcciones Y Contratas S.A.5.0 bn30.35.3%1.7%+6.9%−8% / −14%
DIA.MCDistribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion SA2.7 bn20.6165.6%2.2%−2.7%+51% / +380,733%
CMO.MCCementos Molins S.A.2.5 bn13.614.3%18.0%−3.1%+31% / unavailable
ENO.MCElecnor SA2.4 bn21.910.5%2.5%+15.1%−3% / +58%
ALM.MCAlmirall S.A.2.4 bn51.13.1%4.2%+12.4%−11% / +32%
FAE.MCFaes Farma SA1.5 bn19.310.8%13.0%+23.7%+3% / +57%
AEDAS.MCAedas Homes SA1.0 bn17.157.8%7.0%−24.8%+0% / +38%
EDR.MCEdreams Odigeo SA574.4 m11.521.0%7.8%−0.4%+40% / −24%
EAT.MCAmRest Holdings SE506.0 m31.44.3%0.6%+0.1%−34% / −61%
ADX.MCAudax Renovables S.A.468.5 m23.99.3%1.0%−5.4%−23% / −18%
ATRY.MCAtrys Health, S.A.200.4 m—-49.5%-71.1%+8.5%−3% / −29%
ENER.MCEcoener, S.A.175.6 m32.24.2%6.4%+3.6%−34% / −6%
ADZ.MCAdolfo Dominguez SA62.9 m38.39.0%1.2%+1.8%+39% / +40%
DESA.MCDesarrollos Especiales De Sistemas De Anclaje S.A.44.8 m9.2152.3%10.0%+2.2%+19% / unavailable
EZE.MCGrupo Ezentis SA29.0 m——-9.3%+147.2%−30% / −37%
CLEO.MCCompañia Levantina De Edificacion Y Obras Publicas SA17.3 m14.44.1%3.4%+13.4%unavailable / unavailable
AYC.MCAyco Grupo Inmobiliario, S.A.16.4 m—-33.8%—−100.0%unavailable / unavailable
EBRO.MCEbro Foods, S.A.3.0 m0.010.0%7.7%−4.0%−0% / +19%
A3M.MCAtresmedia Corporacion De Medios De Comunicacion, S.A.——7.9%6.9%−2.7%+13% / +60%

1- and 3-year price returns: for PUIG.MC from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
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Base
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Nothing is saved.

Estimated price (EUR)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
11.97
Total return -39% · Per year -39%
21.16
Total return 7% · Per year 7%
31.86
Total return 61% · Per year 61%
3 years
11.80
Total return -37% · Per year -14%
23.45
Total return 23% · Per year 7%
38.74
Total return 101% · Per year 26%
5 years
11.63
Total return -35% · Per year -8%
25.98
Total return 40% · Per year 7%
47.10
Total return 149% · Per year 20%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 5.86
  • Net margin± 4.10
  • Annual revenue growth± 3.34
  • Annual dilution± 0.34

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

Puig is a Spanish premium beauty group with a diversified portfolio of fragrance and cosmetics brands. In 2025 it grew ahead of the market, with a solid organic growth driven by its brand portfolio, although the moderation of the fragrances category and currency movements weighed on results 1. Net sales reached 5,042 M EUR, with like-for-like growth of +7.8% 1.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A diversified portfolio of premium brands able to sustain high margins and growth above the market under uncertain conditions.
  • A revenue base spread across segments, regions and channels, which reduces dependence on a single product or market.
  • A risk management model that was certified in 2025 against an international risk management standard.

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on the fragrances category, which has entered a phase of moderating growth after a period of exceptional expansion.
  • Exposure to exchange rate fluctuations, which had a negative impact on 2025 results.
  • Sensitivity to changing consumer behaviour, as consumers become more cautious about premium purchases.

Opportunities

  • Growth in mass and masstige segments and affordable products, which could widen the group's customer base.
  • Development of digital channels, social commerce and artificial intelligence tools, which could increase customer engagement.
  • The trend towards emotional wellbeing and longevity, which could open new product categories.

Threats

  • Geopolitical volatility and trade policies, which could affect consumer confidence and trading conditions.
  • Competition from indie brands and global competitors, which could erode market share in the more accessible segments.
  • Pressure from sustainability and reporting regulation, which could raise compliance costs.

Risks

  • Fragrance moderation riskhigh

    If growth in the fragrances category keeps slowing, group revenue could be significantly affected.

  • Currency riskmedium

    Exchange rate movements can affect reported revenue and results, as happened in 2025.

  • Geopolitical and trade riskmedium

    Trade policies and geopolitical tensions can affect consumer confidence and the supply chain.

  • Brand reputation riskmedium

    Protecting brand value is a strategic risk, and a communication or product error could quickly damage the group's image.

  • Cybersecurity risklow

    Incidents affecting digital systems could generate financial, operational or reputational losses.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If demand for premium products stays solid and the group can carry its growth into more accessible segments, performance could keep beating the market.
  • Diversification across brands, regions and channels provides a stable base, and high margins allow investment in innovation and digitalisation.
  • If the digital strategy and social commerce develop successfully, the group could gain market share among younger consumers.

What would break the thesis

  • If the moderation of the fragrances category deepens, group growth could slow significantly compared with recent levels.
  • Consumer caution and competitive pressure from indie brands could limit the ability to sustain premium pricing.
  • Currency volatility and trade uncertainty could continue to affect reported results in the coming periods.

What to watch

  • Evolution of fragrances category growth and premium demand2026
  • Impact of exchange rates on reported revenueQ1 2026
  • Development of digital channels and social commerce2026
  • Progress on the ESG Agenda 2030 targetsnext annual report

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

Puig Brands, S.A. is a Spanish company that develops, produces and markets premium fragrance, cosmetics and skincare brands. According to the 2025 annual report, financial results were solid, with growth above the premium beauty market, although growth moderated during the year due to tougher comparisons and the normalisation of the fragrances category 1. The group maintains high profitability margins and bases its strategy on a diverse brand portfolio 1.

The company reports revenue by business segment, geographic region and distribution channel, and the report shows meaningful diversification across all three dimensions 1. The group sells through retailers and distributors and integrates sustainability into its strategy, including the ESG Agenda 2030 1. Governance is handled by a board with dedicated audit, compliance and sustainability committees 1.

On performance, adjusted operating and net results grew on the back of a premium product mix and careful cost management, despite currency and trade volatility 1. The report notes that the negative currency impact over the full year was limited, and the group kept the targets communicated at the start of the year 1.

Segments

Business segments

Net sales are reported by business segment, and the brands in the portfolio cover mainly fragrances and premium cosmetics, the categories that generated most of the group's revenue in 2025 1.

Geographic segments

The group spreads revenue across several geographic regions, which reduces dependence on a single market but also exposes it to global currency and trade risks 1.

Distribution channels

Revenue is split between retail and distributor channels, and social e-commerce and digital platforms play a growing role in the channel strategy 1.

Market context

Puig operates in the global premium beauty market, where fragrance growth moderated in 2025 after a period of exceptional expansion, while demand for premium products stayed resilient 1. Consumers became more cautious with spending, which favoured mass and masstige segments, but the group still reported growth above the market in these conditions 1.

The market is shaped by trends such as the influence of Generation Z, the dominance of social e-commerce, the emotional wellbeing linked to fragrances and the integration of sustainability across the value chain 1. Geopolitical volatility and trade policies remain sources of uncertainty for demand and trading conditions 1.

Trends

  • Moderation of fragrance growthheadwind

    After a period of exceptionally high expansion, the fragrance category began to show clear signs of moderation in 2025, slowing group growth compared with earlier years 1.

  • Premiumisationtailwind

    Demand for premium beauty products held up, supported by consumer brand knowledge and the search for exclusivity, which supports the Puig portfolio 1.

  • Cautious consumer spendingmixed

    Consumers adopted more deliberate purchasing and sought value, which can push demand towards mass and masstige segments and limit premium growth 1.

  • Digital and social e-commercetailwind

    Digital platforms, virtual try-on and artificial intelligence are gaining ground in purchasing, offering channel expansion opportunities but requiring continued investment in the customer experience 1.

Competitive position

Puig competes in premium fragrances and cosmetics with large global companies and with indie brands that have grown quickly through social media and e-commerce 1. Competitive pressure is felt mainly in the mass and masstige segments, where consumers look for more affordable alternatives 1.

The group's advantage lies in its diverse brand portfolio and its ability to sustain high margins, which allows it to invest in innovation and digital channels while keeping pace with competitors 1.

  • Estée Lauder CompaniesEL

    US premium cosmetics group with competing brands in fragrances and skincare.

  • L'Oréal

    French cosmetics group with a global portfolio active in the same premium and mass categories.

  • CotyCOTY

    US fragrance and cosmetics company with brands competing in the fragrances category.

  • Indie beauty brands

    Smaller companies that have grown quickly through social media and e-commerce, attracting consumers with innovation and authenticity.

News & filings

In the press

Annual reports (ESEF)

Sources

  1. [1] Annual report, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 (ESEF) · SEC / PUIG BRANDS, S.A. · 31 Dec 2025

Figures computed by olivLaw from ESEF annual reports and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.

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