Prada 4Q Miu Miu net sales at constant FX +20%, est. +20.1%
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Prada Group reported strong 4Q 2023 results, with Miu Miu sales up 20% and full-year revenues reaching €4.7 billion, driven by growth in Asia-Pacific and Japan. Profitability improved significantly, with net income rising 44% to €671 million, attributed to cost management and strategic investments.
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Prada 4Q Miu Miu net sales at constant FX +20%, est. +20.1%
The Prada Group reported robust financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2023, with Miu Miu's retail sales surging 82% year-over-year at constant exchange rates. This exceptional growth contributed to the group's full-year net revenues of €4.7 billion, reflecting a 17% increase compared to 2022. Retail sales across the group reached €4.2 billion, driven by sustained demand for both Prada and Miu Miu, with the Prada brand posting 12% year-over-year growth in retail sales.
The fourth quarter saw accelerated momentum, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Japan, where sales rose 24% and 44%, respectively. Europe also contributed strongly, with 14% growth fueled by domestic and tourist spending. Despite geopolitical challenges, the Middle East delivered 10% growth, while the Americas remained flat for the full year but showed sequential improvement in Q4.
Profitability improved significantly, with an EBIT margin of 22.5% (€1.1 billion) and net income rising 44% to €671 million. The group attributed this to disciplined cost management and strategic investments, including real estate and digital transformation.
Management emphasized maintaining brand desirability and retail excellence in 2024, despite macroeconomic uncertainties. Andrea Guerra, CEO, noted that while quarterly growth may fluctuate, the group remains committed to “solid, sustainable, above-market growth”.
The Prada Group's 2023 results underscore its ability to leverage brand strength and operational efficiency, supported by a reinforced organizational structure and continued ESG progress.
