2024年对于欧莱雅来说应该是倍感压力的一年，特别是在中国市场。 从2024年全年业绩报告来看，欧莱雅实现销售额434.8亿欧元，同比增长5.1%，创下销售额新高；实现营业利润86.88亿欧元，同比增长6.7%，营业利润率则 达到了20%。 实际上从最近几年来看，欧莱雅在中国市场的地位逐渐被撼动，业绩增速也呈现放缓趋势。在2019年-2021年，欧莱雅中国市场增速在20%以上，但是从 2022年开始出现断崖式下滑，2022年-2023年仅实现低个位数增长。 到了2024年，第一季度表现尚可，第二季度便开始呈现负增长状态，接下来的第三季度、第四季度也无法扭转颓势。财报中将北亚市场中国大陆美容市场增 长为负归因为受选择性渠道疲软、旅游零售销售压力等因素影响。 就欧莱雅在中国市场的业务布局来看，主要是大众化妆品和高端化妆品贡献大部分营收。其中，大众化妆品以巴黎欧莱雅品牌为代表，高端化妆品则包括兰 蔻、赫莲娜、YSL、理肤泉、修丽可等。 近些年来欧莱雅在中国市场表现不佳，也要归因为大众化妆品的增长缓慢以及高端化妆品的消费乏力。 首先就大众化妆品而言，在中国市场正面临激烈的竞争。一方面本土护肤品牌逐渐崛起，再加上国内消 ...

Core Viewpoint - L'Oréal's Q1 2025 financial report shows a sales revenue of €11.73 billion, marking a 4.4% year-on-year growth, but the growth rate is the lowest in five years, with a significant slowdown in the "skin science beauty" segment [1][2] Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, L'Oréal's sales reached €11.73 billion, reflecting a 4.4% increase compared to the previous year [1] - The company has experienced consistent sales growth in Q1 over the past five years, but the growth rate has been declining, reaching its lowest point this year [1] - The "skin science beauty" segment, which had previously shown strong performance, has seen a notable slowdown in growth this quarter [1][2] Group 2: Business Segment Performance - The mass cosmetics division, L'Oréal's main revenue source, achieved sales of €4.279 billion, a 2.5% year-on-year increase [2] - The luxury cosmetics division, which includes brands like Lancôme and Biotherm, saw a 7.3% increase in sales to €4.093 billion, benefiting from a complementary brand portfolio [2] - The professional hair products division reported a 2.7% growth, reaching €1.277 billion, driven by a strong performance from brands like Kérastase [2] - The skin science beauty division's sales were €2.086 billion, with a 3.5% year-on-year growth, but this marks a slowdown compared to previous years [2][3] Group 3: Regional Market Insights - The European market was a highlight for L'Oréal in Q1, with sales of €3.915 billion, reflecting a 4.9% year-on-year growth [6] - The North American market faced a decline, with sales of €2.973 billion, down 1.4% year-on-year [6] - The North Asia market, which had previously seen a decline, showed recovery with a sales increase of 8.4% to €2.953 billion [6] - The Chinese market has faced challenges, marking its first negative growth in a decade, impacting overall performance [1][6][7] Group 4: Strategic Initiatives and Challenges - L'Oréal has been actively investing in the skin science beauty sector, including the launch of new products and acquisitions, such as a 10% stake in Galderma [3][5] - The company has initiated the "L'Oréal Skin Health Action" project, planning to invest €20 million over five years to enhance access to skin health services [5] - The rise of domestic brands and changing consumer preferences, particularly among Gen Z, pose significant challenges to L'Oréal's market position [8][9] - Reports indicate that L'Oréal plans to significantly reduce its tourism retail workforce in response to sluggish sales in this channel, with potential layoffs of up to 50% [9]

Core Insights - L'Oréal reported Q1 2025 sales of €11.73 billion, a 4.4% year-on-year increase, marking the lowest growth rate in five years [1][2] - The "Dermatological Beauty" segment, which had previously shown strong performance, experienced a significant slowdown in growth during this quarter [1][4] Sales Performance - The sales figures for the past five years indicate a consistent increase in Q1 sales, but the growth rate has been declining, with 2025 showing the lowest increase of 4.4% compared to previous years [2] - The breakdown of sales by segment shows: - Mass Cosmetics: €4.279 billion, up 2.5% [3] - Premium Cosmetics: €4.093 billion, up 7.3% [3] - Professional Hair Products: €1.277 billion, up 2.7% [3] - Dermatological Beauty: €2.086 billion, up 3.5% [3] Regional Performance - The European market was a highlight for L'Oréal, with sales reaching €3.915 billion, a 4.9% increase [6] - North America faced a decline, with sales of €2.973 billion, down 1.4% [6] - North Asia showed recovery with sales of €2.953 billion, up 8.4%, despite previous declines [7] Market Challenges - The Chinese market has been a focal point, with L'Oréal experiencing its first negative growth in a decade in 2024, impacting overall performance [2][7] - The rise of domestic brands among Gen Z consumers poses a challenge to L'Oréal's market share, as evidenced by the strong performance of local brand Pechoin [8] - Recent reports indicate significant layoffs in the travel retail department, with claims of up to 50% workforce reduction, reflecting the need for strategic adjustments in response to market changes [9]