Inditex lifts first half profit to €3B

On 9 September Inditex reported higher earnings for the first half of its fiscal year covering February to July. The Spanish retail group delivered 3 billion euros ($3.5 billion) in profit, which marked a 6.8% rise compared to the same period in 2025.

Net sales rose 7.6% year-on-year to 19.8 billion euros. The retailer stated that its spring and summer lines were well received by shoppers, driving broad gains across both physical stores and digital channels. All group brands, including Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius and Oysho, generated higher revenue.

Chief Executive Oscar Garcia Maceiras described the performance as excellent results delivered in a complex global operating environment. The broader retail backdrop has faced disruptions from Middle East conflict, tariffs under Donald Trump, and heightened geopolitical tensions.

Inditex, which operates across 215 global markets, also contends with fast-fashion digital competitors such as Shein. The group credited its flexible within-season sourcing model and pointed to ongoing capital spending in stores, online platforms, and centralised logistics hubs to support long-term expansion.