Company Earnings UpdateKering (ENXTPA: KER) FY18 Results: Gucci’s Momentum Sets Kering’s Stride Coresight Research February 14, 2019 Executive Summary Kering grew 2018 revenues 26.3%, as Gucci’s momentum continued. Gross margin expansion and operating leverage resulted in a 400-bps operating margin increase to 28.9% of sales. Kering’s use of AI to identify and target high potential customers is proving almost twice as successful as selections made by sales associates, and Kering is rolling this out as part of its transformational initiatives. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 6: Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands To Close About 200 StoresConfidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: US Shoppers Are Worried About Higher Prices from Tariffs—Consumer Survey Insights with John MercerConsumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey Insights