Hans Anders halted Meta glasses sales. EssilorLuxottica stock falls 2.35 percent

Published on 10/08/2026 at 12:34 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Revenue grew 5.70 percent in the first half of 2026 at current exchange rates. EssilorLuxottica stock costs EUR 143.30 on October 8, 2026 after EUR 146.75.

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EssilorLuxottica (FR0000121667) was trading at EUR 143.30 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 12:31 p.m. CEST, down 2.35 percent versus the prior close of EUR 146.75. As Reuters reported on October 2, 2026, Hans Anders had suspended sales of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses in the Netherlands and Belgium because of privacy concerns.

Privacy pressure reaches smart glasses

The decision affects a product category in which EssilorLuxottica is a major commercial partner of Meta. Reuters reported that the retailer cited public and political debate over camera-equipped glasses and the conditions for using the technology.

The same report said Offlimits urged Meta and EssilorLuxottica to remove the glasses voluntarily until covert recording could be prevented. That creates a specific commercial risk for a growth category, even though the report did not quantify a financial impact on EssilorLuxottica.

First-half growth remains measurable

In the first half of 2026, revenue increased 5.70 percent at current exchange rates, according to Yahoo Finance in the July 28, 2026 earnings transcript. At constant exchange rates, first-half revenue growth was 9.70 percent, giving investors a clear currency effect to track.

Adjusted operating profit grew 15.00 percent in the same period, faster than reported revenue. Yahoo Finance also reported that first-half free cash flow reached EUR 1.07 billion, while management said the company was investing in research, artificial intelligence and medical capabilities.

Third-quarter date is set

EssilorLuxottica's investor calendar lists October 20, 2026 for the third-quarter revenue release, after a quiet period began on October 6, 2026. The date gives the market a near-term test of whether the first-half growth profile can continue while smart-glasses privacy concerns develop.

Market capitalization stood at EUR 66.3 billion as of October 8, 2026. The 52-week range was EUR 138.30 to EUR 323.80, placing the Lang & Schwarz price 55.74 percent below the high.

Stock remains near yearly low

EssilorLuxottica was trading at EUR 143.30 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 12:31 p.m. CEST, down 2.35 percent versus the prior close of EUR 146.75 on October 7, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of EssilorLuxottica stock.