European traders pushed L’Oreal shares up 8.2% after the company delivered first‑quarter sales of 12.15 billion euros, a 7.6% rise on a like‑for‑like basis. The lift comes despite a sluggish global beauty market.

Analysts note that the growth outpaces the 6% gain seen in the fourth quarter of 2025, signalling resilience in the brand’s flagship categories and a potential rebound in discretionary spending.

For investors, the data strengthens L’Oreal’s outlook for full‑year profit and sales growth, reinforcing its position as a bellwether for consumer‑goods performance in challenging economic conditions.