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What does EssilorLuxottica own?
EssilorLuxottica owns a portfolio of eyewear brands including Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Costa, Alain Mikli, Foster Grant, and Arnette, along with the Supreme streetwear brand acquired in 2024. The company also owns optical lens brands including Varilux, Crizal, Transitions, and Stellest, and operates retail chains including LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical, and OPSM. Additionally, it produces eyewear under license for luxury fashion houses including Chanel, Prada, Tiffany and Co., and Burberry.

Is EssilorLuxottica publicly traded?
Yes, EssilorLuxottica is publicly traded on Euronext Paris and Borsa Italiana under ticker symbol EL. The company has been publicly traded since its formation on October 1, 2018, through the merger of Essilor and Luxottica. Its largest shareholder is Delfin Sarl, the Del Vecchio family holding company, with approximately 32% of shares.

Who founded EssilorLuxottica?
EssilorLuxottica was formed in 2018 through the merger of French company Essilor, whose roots date to 1849 as a Parisian optical workshop, and Italian company Luxottica, founded in 1961 by Leonardo Del Vecchio in Agordo, Italy. The merger was led by Del Vecchio and then-Essilor CEO Hubert Sagnieres, creating the world's largest eyewear company with a combined market capitalization of approximately $70 billion.

Where is EssilorLuxottica headquartered?
EssilorLuxottica is dual-headquartered in Paris, France and Milan, Italy. The Paris office reflects the Essilor legacy, while the Milan office reflects the Luxottica heritage. The company is registered in Charenton-le-Pont, France.

How many brands does EssilorLuxottica own?
EssilorLuxottica owns more than 10 proprietary eyewear brands, produces eyewear under license for more than 20 luxury fashion houses, owns several optical lens brands, and operates more than 18,000 retail stores under multiple banners globally. The company also owns the Supreme streetwear brand.

Who owns EssilorLuxottica?
EssilorLuxottica is publicly owned with no single controlling shareholder. Delfin Sarl, the Del Vecchio family holding company, is the largest shareholder with approximately 32% of the capital. The remainder is held by institutional investors, mutual funds, and retail investors globally. No other individual or entity holds a controlling stake.

What is EssilorLuxottica's revenue?
EssilorLuxottica reported FY2025 revenue of EUR 28,491 million, up 7.5% year-over-year at current exchange rates and 11.2% at constant exchange rates. Adjusted operating profit was EUR 4,459 million with an adjusted operating margin of 16.0% at constant exchange rates. In H1 2026, revenue grew 9.7% at constant exchange rates with adjusted operating profit up 15%.

What are Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses?
Ray-Ban Meta are AI-powered smart glasses developed through a partnership between EssilorLuxottica and Meta Platforms, launched in September 2023. The glasses combine Ray-Ban's iconic design with Meta's AI technology, enabling features such as photo and video capture, voice commands, music streaming, and AI assistant capabilities. In FY2025, EssilorLuxottica sold more than 7 million AI glasses units, including Ray-Ban Meta and the Oakley Meta variant launched in June 2025.