Hermès Sales Surpass €16B as Axel Dumas Defies Luxury Slump

Hermès International achieved record annual sales of €16 billion for 2025 after a strong fourth quarter saw revenue grow by nearly 10 percent.Executive Chairman Axel Dumas attributed the robust performance to high demand in USA and Japan despite a general downturn among luxury competitors.The company announced a €3,000 employee bonus and plans to launch a new couture line while raising prices by up to 6 percent in 2026.