Mar 12, 2026, 3:01 p.mMar 12, 2026, 3:01 p.m
The German online retailer Zalando increased sales in 2025 and earned more operationally. The company also benefits from the acquisition of About You. Management also announced a share buyback program with a volume of up to 300 million euros.
Zalando will increase its sales in 2025.Image: sda
Last year, sales rose by 16.8 percent to 12.3 billion euros. The gross merchandise volume increased by 14.7 percent to 17.6 billion euros. The adjusted operating result improved from around 511 to 591 million euros. The corresponding operating margin remained stable at 4.8 percent. The bottom line is that Zalando earned 213 million euros less than the 251 million euros in the same period last year.
The management is optimistic for the current year and wants to continue to grow and is also relying on the use of AI. The gross merchandise volume (GMV) and revenue are expected to increase between 12 and 17 percent in 2026, as the DAX-listed company announced in Berlin.
The group is targeting an increase in adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) to between 660 and 740 million euros. This is also within the expectations of analysts. Zalando also confirmed its medium-term goals for 2028. (hkl/sda/awp/dpa)