Core Thesis - The investment case for Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (ZGN) is based on its accelerating traction in the high-end market, with a focus on improving brand momentum and retail growth [7][8]. Financial Performance - ZGN's group revenues for the year reached €1.92 billion, with Q4 sales of €591 million aligning with expectations [4]. - Organic growth for the Zegna brand accelerated to 7.4% in Q4, up from 5.6% in Q3 and 2.6% in the first half, driven by retail and direct-to-consumer sales, which grew over 10% in the quarter [4]. - Group-wide organic growth was limited to 4.6% due to a slowdown in retail growth for Tom Ford Fashion and a significant decline in wholesale sales, which were down double digits in Q4 [5]. Market Dynamics - The company is repositioning towards the high-end market, where demand remains resilient, particularly in the US and Middle East, while Europe is contributing more consistently [5]. - Greater China remains a weakness with sales down approximately 5%, although trends have improved sequentially [5]. Future Outlook - Management anticipates continued shrinkage in wholesale, especially for Thom Browne and Tom Ford, while retail execution will remain a focus [6]. - Foreign exchange headwinds are expected to limit margin expansion, even if volumes increase [6]. Brand Positioning - The company is delivering better top-line quality quarter after quarter, with profitability expected to improve as brand repositioning and retail growth gain traction [7]. - Previous analyses highlighted ZGN's vertically integrated model, iconic brands, strong margins, and attractive free cash flow yield as key drivers of long-term growth, with the stock price appreciating by approximately 28% since November 2024 [8].

Tagliabue reported 2025 revenues of EUR 1.917 billion , up 1% versus the prior year on an organic basis. Fourth-quarter revenue totaled EUR 591 million , up 4.6% organically.Tagliabue said he will work closely with brand CEOs while continuing to oversee the manufacturing platform for finished products and corporate functions. Gildo Zegna also emphasized the importance of the group’s vertically integrated “filiera,” describing it as central to product development and craftsmanship.Executive Chairman Gildo Ze ...

PresentationOperator Hello, everyone, and thank you for standing by. The Ermenegildo ZEGNA Group FY 2025 Preliminary Revenues Call. Please note that today's material and presentation are available under the zegnagroup.com website. Joining us today, the ZEGNA Group leadership team, including Gildo ZEGNA, the Group Executive Chairman; and Gianluca Tagliabue, Group CEO. Before we begin, we need to point out that the team will make certain forward-looking statements during the call. The group actual results ma ...

Ermenegildo Zegna (NYSE:ZGN) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 02, 2026 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsGianluca Ambrogio Tagliabue - COOGildo Zegna - Executive ChairmanPaola Durante - Chief of External RelationsConference Call ParticipantsAdrian Duverger - AnalystAnthony Charchafji - AnalystBunmi Kanabar - AnalystChiara Battistini - AnalystChris Huang - AnalystDaria Nasledysheva - AnalystMaria Meita - AnalystNatasha Bonnet - AnalystOliver Chen - AnalystPaola DuranteHello everyone, and thank you for standing b ...

Ermenegildo Zegna (NYSE:ZGN) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 02, 2026 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsGianluca Ambrogio Tagliabue - COOGildo Zegna - Executive ChairmanPaola Durante - Chief of External RelationsConference Call ParticipantsAdrian Diverger - AnalystAnthony Charchafji - AnalystBunmi Kanabar - AnalystChiara Battistini - AnalystChris Huang - AnalystDaria Nasledysheva - AnalystMaria Meta - AnalystNatasha Bonnet - AnalystOliver Chen - AnalystPaola DuranteHello everyone, and thank you for standing by ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported total revenues of EUR 1.9 billion for FY 2025, with the Zegna brand contributing EUR 1.2 billion [3] - Q4 revenues reached EUR 591 million, reflecting a 4.6% organic growth [13] - The Zegna brand specifically saw Q4 revenues of EUR 362 million, up 7% driven by the DTC channel [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The DTC channel for the group reported a 10% growth in Q4, with Zegna DTC revenues growing 10% and accounting for 88% of full year 2025 brand revenues [17][18] - Thom Browne reported Q4 revenues of EUR 91 million, up 1.4% organic, while Tom Ford Fashion reached EUR 98 million, up 1.5% [13][14] - The textile segment grew by 1% [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Europe, the Middle East, and Africa represented 36% of total revenues for FY 2025, with a 7% increase in Q4 [15] - The Americas accounted for 30% of total revenues, recording a 16% increase in Q4 [15] - Greater China accounted for 23% of total revenues, but reported a 10% decrease in Q4 [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to strengthen its DTC channel and reduce reliance on wholesale, with a focus on elevating brand offerings and customer experiences [4][9] - The strategy includes enhancing the Zegna brand's presence through fashion shows and partnerships, such as the Airbus collaboration [4] - The company is committed to maintaining its heritage while adapting to market changes, emphasizing agility and innovation [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the uncertain and volatile market environment, particularly in Greater China, but expressed optimism about the resilience of the U.S. market [10][73] - The leadership team is focused on executing strategies to enhance brand momentum and expand the high-end customer base [7][8] - The company is monitoring the situation with Saks Global, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but believes it can absorb the impact due to limited revenue exposure [21][46] Other Important Information - The company is planning to open new stores in key markets, including the U.S. and the Middle East, while rationalizing its retail footprint in China [107] - The management highlighted the importance of personalization and high-end product offerings to attract high-spending customers [88][92] Q&A Session Summary Question: Zegna brand DTC growth and 2026 outlook - Management confirmed that excluding China, Zegna brand DTC growth was around high teens percentage year-over-year, with resilience expected in the U.S. market [24][30] Question: FX impact for 2026 - The company anticipates a 2-3% headwind from currency fluctuations in 2026, partially mitigated by hedging strategies [27] Question: Zegna retail productivity and perfume rollout - Zegna's retail productivity is close to EUR 20,000 per square meter, with expectations for high single-digit improvement driven by product mix and pricing strategies [36][40] Question: Exposure to Saks Global - The group's revenue exposure to Saks is in the low single-digit area, and management is closely monitoring the situation [46] Question: U.S. market performance and customer acquisition - The U.S. market continues to show strong performance, with both new customer acquisition and returning customers contributing to growth [70][74] Question: Wholesale channel expectations for 2026 - The wholesale channel is expected to remain negative in 2026, with a high single-digit decline anticipated for the group [55][58] Question: Pricing environment and high spending cohort - The company plans mid-single-digit price increases to offset currency fluctuations, with a focus on high-spending customers driving growth [87][92]

FY 2025 PRELIMINARY REVENUES Unaudited figures February 2, 202 6 The Group's management monitors and evaluates operating and financial performance using several non-IFRS financial measures including: revenues on a constant currency basis (constant currency) and revenues on an organic growth basis (organic or organic growth). The Group's management believes that these non-IFRS financial measures provide useful and relevant information regarding the Group's financial performance and financial condition, and i ...

Ermenegildo Zegna Group Reports FY 2025 Revenues1 of €1,917 Million, With an Improvement in Q4 Driven by DTC at the ZEGNA BrandFeb 2, 2026 6:35 AM Eastern Standard Time# Ermenegildo Zegna Group Reports FY 2025 Revenues1 of €1,917 Million, With an Improvement in Q4 Driven by DTC at the ZEGNA BrandShare---Q4 2025 revenues of €591.0 million, +0.3% YoY and +4.6% organic2 confirming a sequential acceleration versus Q3, driven primarily by the Group's strategic priority on DTC:- By Geography: the Americas continu ...

A one-time bull got more bearish on the menswear company's prospects.Ermenegildo Zegna (ZGN 13.25%) stock wasn't fashionable at all for a great many investors on Friday. A recommendation downgrade from a prominent bank sent the menswear specialist's shares down sharply in price, to the point where they closed the trading session more than 13% lower.From buy to holdThe downgrading party was Bank of America Securities' Daria Nasledysheva. In her latest Zegna update, she changed her recommendation to neutral f ...

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