Sales: 32.28 billion euros
o +16.1% like–for–like 1
o +16.9% at constant exchange rates
o +15.3% based on reported figures
• Sales growth compared to 2019: +11.3% like–for–like
• Record operating profit: 6.16 billion euros, 19.1% of sales
• Earnings per share 2: 8.82 euros, an increase of +20.9%
• Dividend 3: 4.80 euros, an increase of +20%
The L’Oréal Board of Directors met on 9 February 2022, under the chairmanship of Jean–Paul Agon and in
the presence of the Statutory Auditors. The Board closed the consolidated financial statements and the
financial statements for 2021.
Commenting on the figures, Nicolas Hieronimus, Chief Executive Officer of L’Oréal, said:
“2021 was a historic year for L’Oréal. Thanks to the expertise, passion and commitment of our 85,400
L’Oréalians around the world, the Group achieved record growth of +16.1%1, twice that of the worldwide
beauty market. L’Oréal gained market share in all Zones, Divisions and categories. Over two years, the
Group achieved growth of +11.3% like–for–like, spectacularly outperforming a market that had returned
almost to 2019 levels.
