Lagardere announced financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with publishing sales of €615 million, down 1.1 percent as reported and up 1.4 percent on a like for like basis. (There was a €24 million negative currency effec,t as the US dollar, British pound, and Japanese yen fell compared to the euro.) Like for like, sales at Hachette Book Group in the US grew 2 percent, based on strong frontlist titles. Sales at Hachette UK fell 4 percent on an unfavorable comparison, since the same period in 2025 had Rebecca Yarros’ Onyx Storm. French sales grew 1 percent. The […]
