- Business
- LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE is a France-based luxury goods group that designs, manufactures, markets and distributes wines and spirits; fashion and leather goods; perfumes and cosmetics; watches and jewelry; and selective retailing products and services. Founded in 1987 through the merger of Moët Hennessy and Louis Vuitton, the company is headquartered in Paris and operates through more than 75 prestigious brands across Europe, the United States, Japan and Asia, with a global retail network spanning its Maisons and distribution channels. In fashion and leather goods, its portfolio includes Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Celine, Loewe, Kenzo, Givenchy, Fendi, Loro Piana, Berluti, Rimowa and Patou; in perfumes and cosmetics, Parfums Christian Dior, Guerlain, Parfums Givenchy, Kenzo Parfums, Benefit Cosmetics, Fresh, Acqua di Parma, Loewe Perfumes, Make Up For Ever, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna and Officine Universelle Buly; in watches and jewelry, Tiffany & Co., Bvlgari, TAG Heuer, Hublot, Zenith and Chaumet; and in selective retailing, Sephora, DFS and Le Bon Marché. LVMH also owns wines and spirits houses including Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, Krug, Hennessy, Château d’Yquem, Glenmorangie, Ardbeg, Belvedere, Château d’Esclans, Cloudy Bay, Joseph Phelps, Terrazas de los Andes, Chandon and Eminente. Recent strategic moves include the launch of the long-term global partnership with Formula 1, first activated in 2025 and expanded in 2026 across Louis Vuitton, TAG Heuer and Moët Hennessy, the sale of Marc Jacobs to WHP Global and G-III completed in 2026, and the agreement to sell DFS’ Greater China retail business to China Tourism Group Duty Free. LVMH reported 2025 revenue of €80.8 billion, profit from recurring operations of €17.8 billion and operating free cash flow of €11.3 billion, while continuing to emphasize innovation, selective retail, brand development and sustainability across its worldwide operations.