Hermès International Stock: Decline of 2.27% at Close Despite Strong Quarterly Report
Hermès International shares ended the trading session on Wednesday, October 22, down by 2.27% at 2,199 euros. This decline occurred on the same day as the publication of the third quarter 2025 results, which showed a 10% growth at constant exchange rates. The stock thus fell more sharply than the CAC 40 index, which lost 0.63% over the same period.
Stock Performance Details
Hermès International's stock price settled at 2,199 euros at closing, down 2.27% from the previous day when it was quoted at 2,250 euros. The session was marked by significant fluctuation, with the stock moving between a low of 2,207 euros and a high of 2,268 euros during the day. Trading volumes remained limited with only 0.11% of the capital changing hands. Over the week, the stock still shows a gain of 8.54%, while over three months, it records a decline of 5.58%. On an annual scale, the stock has increased by 6.88%, a performance slightly below that of the CAC 40 which gained 8.9% over the same period. Since the start of 2025, Hermès International has fallen by about 5% according to market data.
Quarterly Financial Results
The session on October 22 coincided with the group's publication of its third quarter 2025 results. The quarterly revenue stood at 3.9 billion euros, up 10% at constant exchange rates and 5% at current rates. For the first nine months of the year, sales reached 11.9 billion euros, up 9% at constant rates. Despite these figures slightly exceeding market expectations, the stock market reaction remained negative. Profit-taking? The Asia Pacific region excluding Japan reported a growth of 6% compared to 5% in the second quarter, while the clothing and accessories segment performed below expectations. The leather goods division also faced a sector rotation movement, with flows moving towards luxury stocks considered more undervalued, like Kering which has jumped 37.5% since the beginning of the year.
Technical Analysis
Technically, the stock is now trading below its resistance threshold of 2,250 euros, which also corresponded to the previous day's closing price. The 50-session moving average is at 2,100.86 euros, about 4.5% below the current price, while the 200-day moving average is at 2,358.56 euros, placing the stock about 7% below this long-term reference. The RSI indicator is at 64, remaining in a neutral zone without any overbought signal. The MACD shows a line at 28.50 above its signal line at 14.13, with a positive histogram of 14.37. The Bollinger Bands frame the stock's movement between 1,996.75 euros for the lower boundary and 2,239.95 euros for the upper boundary. The identified technical support is at 2,026 euros.
