Luxury giant LVMH is "seriously considering" bulking up its production capacities in the United States, CEO Bernard Arnault said on Tuesday, praising a "wind of optimism" in the country that contrasted with the "cold shower" of potentially higher corporate taxes in France.

LVMH has made a good start to 2025, CEO Bernard Arnault said on Tuesday, after the luxury conglomerate posted a slight rise in fourth-quarter sales, though analysts cautioned it may still fall short of heightened market expectations after recent share gains.

Luxury bellwether LVMH beat expectations on Tuesday with a 1% rise in fourth-quarter sales as demand for designer fashion and handbags picked up over the holiday season, adding to hopes the sector has turned a corner.

The medals were designed by a jewelry maker owned by the French luxury conglomerate, which has declined to comment on their deterioration.

French billionaire Bernard Arnault's family is struggling to secure a deal on a much-needed new stadium for its recently acquired football team Paris FC, with compensation and other costs proving a sticking point in discussions,

LVMH, which is controlled by the family of multibillionaire Bernard Arnault, was a major sponsor of the Summer Games in Paris.

DFS Group, which saw business activity remain below its 2019 pre-Covid level, was hard hit in particular by exchange rate fluctuations, said LVMH.

In 2024, amid an uncertain environment, LVMH showed strong resilience. This capacity to weather the storm in highly turbulent times – already illustrated on many occasions throughout our Group’s history – is yet another testament to the strength and relevance of our strategy.

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton said it was confident heading into 2025 after revenues were broadly flat in the fourth quarter, with its key fashion and leather goods division curtailing its declines.

LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Societe Europeenne ( OTCPK:LVMHF) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 28, 2025 12:00 PM ET Bernard Arnault - Chairman and CEO Jean-Jacques Guiony - CFO Stephane Bianchi - Group MD

Revenue: €84.7 billion. Profit from recurring operations: €19.6 billion. Free cash flow: €10.5 billion. Acceleration in the fourth quarter, driven by Asia, the United States and Europe. Major economic

LVMH has made a good start to 2025, CEO Bernard Arnault said on Tuesday, after the luxury bellwether reported better than expected fourth-quarter sales that will add to hopes the sector has turned a corner.