EssilorLuxottica gets A+ credit upgrade. EssilorLuxottica stock falls 2.57 percent

Published on 10/26/2026 at 16:06 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Revenue rose 9.0 percent to EUR 7,486 million. EssilorLuxottica stock costs EUR 176.65 on October 26, 2026, 2.57 percent below Xetra close.

EssilorLuxottica combines credit strength with growth

EssilorLuxottica received an S&P Global Ratings upgrade to A+ with a stable outlook on October 23, 2026.
Third-quarter revenue rose 9.0 percent to EUR 7,486 million, while wearables revenue increased 20 percent.
The stock was at EUR 176.65 at Lang & Schwarz on October 26, 2026, 2.57 percent below the EUR 181.30 Xetra close of October 23, 2026.

EssilorLuxottica S.A., FR0000121667, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

EssilorLuxottica (ISIN FR0000121667) was trading at EUR 176.65 at Lang & Schwarz on October 26, 2026 at 4:01 p.m. CET, down 2.57 percent versus the Xetra close of October 23, 2026 at EUR 181.30. On October 23, 2026, EssilorLuxottica announced that S&P Global Ratings had upgraded its long-term credit rating to A+ with a stable outlook.

Credit quality joins the growth story

The rating upgrade adds a balance-sheet signal to the operating momentum reported earlier in October. EssilorLuxottica said S&P recognized its organic growth trajectory, sound cash flow and strong balance sheet, while highlighting the shift from a consumer-focused company toward eyecare and medtech.

This combination matters because the latest operating figures support the credit narrative with concrete growth. The company reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of EUR 7,486 million, up 9.0 percent at current exchange rates and 7.2 percent at constant exchange rates.

Wearables add a second growth engine

The October 20, 2026 EssilorLuxottica release showed that group revenue reached EUR 22,304 million in the first nine months of 2026, up 6.8 percent at current exchange rates and 8.9 percent at constant exchange rates. Direct-to-consumer revenue rose 10.6 percent in the third quarter, while professional solutions increased 3.4 percent.

Wearables revenue grew 20 percent in the third quarter, and the myopia management portfolio increased 24 percent. The figures create a more differentiated growth profile than a single eyewear cycle, although professional solutions grew more slowly than direct-to-consumer operations.

Stock stays below the recent close

The market response is more cautious than the operating figures alone would suggest. The current EUR 176.65 quote is EUR 4.65 below the Xetra close of EUR 181.30, leaving the stock lower on the session despite the new credit signal and the recent revenue update.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of EssilorLuxottica stock.