PRESS RELEASE
from ESSILOR (EPA:EL)
EssilorLuxottica announces S&P Global’s rating upgrade to A+
EssilorLuxottica announces S&P Global’s rating upgrade to A+
Paris, France (October 23, 2026) – EssilorLuxottica announces today that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded the Group’s long-term credit rating to A+, with a stable outlook.
The upgrade reflects S&P's recognition of EssilorLuxottica's organic growth trajectory, sound cash flow and strong balance sheet. The agency favorably highlights the strategic evolution from a consumer-centric into a leading eyecare and medtech Company as a key driver of future growth and financial resilience.
For further details please refer to S&P Global Ratings’ media release, available here.
| Contacts | Giorgio Iannella Head of Investor Relations E ir@essilorluxottica.com | Marco Catalani Head of Corporate Communications E media@essilorluxottica.com |
| About EssilorLuxottica | EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of advanced vision care products, eyewear and med-tech solutions. The Group is home to the most innovative lens technologies, including Varilux, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands such as Ray- Ban, Oakley and Supreme, top-selling smart eyewear products including Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta Vanguard and Nuance Audio, the most desired luxury licensed brands and world-class retailers including Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Vision Express and Apollo. With 210,000 employees across 150 countries, 600 operations facilities, serving 300,000 eye care professionals and operating approximately 20,000 stores, the Group generated consolidated revenue of Euro 28.5 billion in 2025. EssilorLuxottica trades on the Euronext Paris market and is included in the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 indices. Codes and symbols: ISIN: FR0000121667; Reuters: ESLX.PA; Bloomberg: EL:FP. www.essilorluxottica.com | |