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”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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