Goldman Sachs
May 11, 2026
European Retail Virtual Roadshow Key Takeaways
Market ReportEquitiesConsumer Discretionary
Management indicates that consumer demand is weak and deal-driven, while freight and promotion costs are weighing on margins. Goldman Sachs maintains a SELL rating with a Skr160 target price.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Consumer demand remains muted and highly deal-driven, with specific weakness noted in Germany.
- 2.Gross margins face incremental headwinds from freight surcharges and higher promotional activity.
- 3.Store strategy is shifting from large-scale optimization to 'constant gardening', with growth focused on India and Brazil.
Table of Contents
- Key Takeaways
- Valuation
- Key risks to our thesis/what would make us more positive
- Disclosure Appendix
- Price target and rating history chart(s)
- Target price history table(s)
- Regulatory disclosures
- Global product; distributing entities
- General disclosures
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Authors
Richard EdwardsBen WilliamsHamish Bogdan
Securities
HMb.ST
Themes
Consumer Price SensitivitySupply Chain Near-ShoringBrand Elevation
Regions
EuropeAsia PacificLatin AmericaSwedenGermanyBrazil
