title: “Golden Goose Posts Double-Digit Revenue Growth in First Half of 2026” seo_description: “Golden Goose reported a 15% year-on-year revenue increase to 380.4 million euros in the first half of 2026, driven by double-digit growth across all regions and a 22% rise in direct-to-consumer sales.” seo_tags: [“Golden Goose”, “luxury sneakers”, “DTC”, “first-half results”, “Italy”, “revenue growth”] seo_slug: “golden-goose-double-digit-growth-first-half-2026” source_url: “https://www.worldfootwear.com/news/golden-goose-posts-doubledigit-growth-in-the-first-half/11766.html”

Golden Goose Posts Double-Digit Revenue Growth in First Half of 2026

Golden Goose delivered another set of strong results for the first half of 2026, with revenues growing 15% year-on-year to 380.4 million euros and accelerating further in the second quarter. The Italian group’s performance was underpinned by double-digit growth across every region and a powerful direct-to-consumer (DTC) engine, even as its wholesale business continued to be deliberately restrained.

“We are pleased to deliver another set of strong results for Golden Goose, with revenues growing 15% in the first half and accelerating further in the second quarter, demonstrating sustained momentum,” said CEO Silvio Campara. Revenue rose 19% in the second quarter, up from 10% in the first, a progression the company attributes to the global appeal of the brand and the strength of its community-led model.

DTC was the standout. Revenue from directly operated channels increased 22% year-on-year in the first half, supported by double-digit like-for-like performance and the contribution of additional retail space. Digital performed particularly well, delivering mid-teen growth, and the group’s global directly operated store count stood at 230 at the end of June. Wholesale, by contrast, declined 6% over the half, though it returned to growth in the second quarter with a 5% increase as the group continued its selective wholesale strategy.

Geographically, the brand grew across all three regions. The Americas rose 18%, supported by 22% DTC growth; the Asia-Pacific region increased 17%, with DTC up 19%; and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) grew 14%, despite the drag of conflict in the Middle East.

Profitability kept pace with top-line expansion. Adjusted EBITDA rose 9% to 122.9 million euros, with the corresponding margin reaching 32.3%. Gross margin improved 12% to 75.8%, reflecting both pricing power and a sales mix weighted toward higher-margin DTC.

Golden Goose’s results stand out in a luxury sector that has been uneven, with several peers reporting sluggish demand and cautious guidance. The brand’s ability to grow both the high-margin DTC channel and every geographic region simultaneously suggests its premium sneaker positioning continues to resonate, particularly with younger, experience-driven consumers who value brand community over overt logo display.

The challenge ahead is sustaining momentum as comparisons become tougher and as the broader luxury market stabilises. For now, however, Golden Goose has given investors and analysts a clear data point: in the first half of 2026, its growth story remained firmly intact.

Source: World Footwear (worldfootwear.com).