Chanel recorded an approximate 16% rise in comparable revenue during the first half of 2026, significantly outpacing several of its listed luxury peers. The gain has been attributed to the new collections introduced by creative director Matthieu Blazy, whose first designs reached stores in March and have been credited with reinvigorating demand at the Parisian fashion house.
Performance by division
The company's fashion division, which represents about 60% of group revenue, delivered sales growth in line with the overall group increase. Chanel's watches and fine jewellery division saw even stronger momentum, with sales growth reaching approximately 35% in the period.
Regional trends
Growth was broad-based geographically. The firm reported gains across all regions during the half-year, explicitly including China and the Middle East among markets that expanded. The United States was a standout market, with sales rising by more than 25% compared with the prior-year period.
Market context and company disclosures
The stronger performance at Chanel comes amid an industry-wide slowdown that affected several listed luxury groups, where more modest sales increases failed to satisfy investors. Chanel, which is privately held and does not publish quarterly figures, declined to comment when contacted about the half-year results. The company has said that it only provides official reporting on an annual basis. In May, Chanel disclosed that its 2025 revenue had increased by 2% to $19.3 billion following a decline in 2024.
Implications
The data point to a period of resilient consumer demand for Chanel products across categories and regions during the first half of 2026, with particularly strong contributions from watches and fine jewellery and a notable uplift in the U.S. market.