Zara owner Inditex reported strong nine-month results, revealing a 10.6% increase in currency-adjusted sales between November 1 and December 1 versus the same period in 2024. Shares were last trading 7.9% higher. The Spanish firm noted that fall and winter collections “remain well received.” Currency-adjusted sales rose 8.4% YoY to 9.8 billion euros ($11.4 billion) in the quarter, while EBITDA grew 8.9% to 3.2 billion euros ($3.72 billion). The firm’s Madrid-listed shares have trailed the Stoxx 600 this year, down nearly 7% year-to-date, amid increased competition from low-cost brands like China's Shein and Temu.