Fnac Darty’s revenue for the first half of 2025 increased by 0.7% to 4.48 billion euros, with online activity growing nearly 8%. Gross margin rose to 28.9%, up 60 basis points from the same period in 2024. Operating margin is expected to grow by 15 basis points by 2025.

The strategic plan “Beyond everyday” launched by Fnac Darty aims to accelerate growth in the European market. The CEO, Enrique Martinez, highlighted a dynamic second quarter driven by e-commerce growth, new gaming console launches, and strong responsiveness to consumer demand during heatwaves.

In the first half of 2025, Fnac Darty’s revenue reached 4.48 billion euros, up 32.2% from the same period in 2024. The gross margin increased to 28.9%, primarily due to the growth in service activities and a positive impact from the “Beyond everyday” strategy.

Fnac Darty’s EBITDA for the first half of 2025 increased by nearly 1% compared to the same period in 2024. However, after depreciation and amortization, the operating result was -56 million euros, slightly lower than the previous year.

Online sales surged by 8% in the first half of 2025, accounting for 21% of total sales. The omnichannel strategy, including Click & Collect, remained stable, while in-store sales experienced a slight slowdown. This reflects the effectiveness of Fnac Darty’s omnichannel approach.

Services showed double-digit growth in most regions, while categories like toys, stationery, and bedding experienced strong growth. Small appliances continued to grow, driven by beauty tech and floor care innovations, while major appliances benefited from favorable weather conditions and a rebound in the real estate market.

Fnac Darty’s success in the first half of 2025 was bolstered by the launch of the Switch 2 console, demonstrating the company’s ability to adapt to market trends and meet customer expectations effectively. The book industry is seeing a shift from romance to mystery novels. Technical products are declining due to a sluggish PC market. Tablet, smart glasses, and camera sales are growing. New phone sales are down, but refurbished products are up. TV sales are affected by tough year-over-year comparisons due to the European football championship.

In France, revenue increased slightly in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024. Operating income was €45.3 million in the first half of 2025, compared to €33.9 million in 2024. The rest of Europe saw a revenue increase of 0.9% in the first half of 2025. Italy and Portugal had stable and growing revenues, respectively.

The net result of continuing operations was €86 million in the first half of 2025. Non-current results were €11 million, and financial results were -€57 million. Interest from non-controlled entities was -€3.2 million in the first half of 2025. Operational cash flow was -€878 million, and net debt was €779 million as of June 30, 2025.

Fnac Darty has a net cash position of €359 million, along with a credit line and DDTL. The company is confident in its strategic allocation of resources, including shareholder returns, M&A, and debt reduction. It has credit ratings from S&P Global, Scope Ratings, and Fitch Ratings. A dividend of €1.00 per share was paid on July 4, 2025. The integration of Unieuro is progressing well. Fnac Darty confirme son objectif de synergies de 20 millions d’euros d’ici fin 2026. Unieuro renforce sa logistique avec un nouveau hub de 50 000 m² près de Rome, réduisant les coûts logistiques et améliorant le service. La stratégie Beyond Everyday vise à consolider le modèle omnicanal et de services à l’échelle européenne avec des objectifs financiers ambitieux pour 2025-2030. Fnac Darty maintient ses engagements environnementaux et sociaux, incluant la réduction des émissions de CO₂ et la féminisation du leadership. Le Groupe lance un programme de rachat d’actions pour servir les plans d’attribution d’actions de performance. Les perspectives pour 2025 incluent une progression de la marge opérationnelle comparable et une présentation des résultats semestriels le 23 juillet 2025. Fnac Darty vient de publier son rapport semestriel, avec un chiffre d’affaires de 1 596,42 M€ au T2 2025, en hausse de 35,7%. La marge brute s’élève à 28,3% au S1 2024. Le résultat opérationnel courant est de -55,9 M€ au S1 2025, avec un taux de rentabilité opérationnelle de -1,2%. Le cash-flow libre opérationnel est de -878 M€ pour l’exercice clos le 30 juin 2025. Au 30 juin 2025, le total actif de Fnac Darty s’élève à 8 488 M€, avec des capitaux propres de 1 737 M€. Le parc de magasins compte 1 506 points de vente, dont 324 magasins franchisés ou affiliés. Fnac a ouvert 13 shop-in-shops dans les magasins Manor, avec des filiales en France, Belgique, Luxembourg, Suisse, Portugal, Espagne et Outre-mer. Les chiffres clés pour 2030 incluent 4 millions d’abonnés, une marge brute de 30%, un cash-flow de plus de 1,2Md€, une réduction de 50% des émissions de CO₂, et un taux de féminisation du leadership de 40%. Le 13 janvier 2016, l’IASB a publié la norme IFRS 16 sur les contrats de location. IFRS 16 replaces IAS 17, effective from Jan 1, 2019. It requires recognition of an asset (right-of-use) and liability (lease debt) based on discounted unavoidable lease payments. The Group adopted IFRS 16 from Jan 1, 2019, analyzing all leases and contracts under its scope. Key financial indicators exclude IFRS 16 application. Cash-flow, debt, and EBITDA figures differ with and without IFRS 16. 1. The stock market experienced a significant drop today, with the S&P 500 falling by 2.5% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping by 600 points. This was caused by concerns over inflation and rising interest rates.

2. The unemployment rate in the US has fallen to 4.8%, the lowest it has been since the start of the pandemic. This is a positive sign for the economy as more people are finding jobs and returning to work.

3. A new study has found that 70% of Americans are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a major milestone in the fight against the virus and has contributed to a decrease in cases and hospitalizations.

4. The housing market continues to be hot, with home prices rising by 15% compared to last year. Low inventory and high demand are driving up prices, making it difficult for buyers to find affordable homes.

5. The Federal Reserve has announced plans to start tapering its bond-buying program in an effort to combat inflation. This decision has caused some uncertainty in the markets, but experts believe it is a necessary step to prevent the economy from overheating.

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