Hermes (RMS) stock falls 14% amid Middle East conflict impact

Shares of Hermes (RMS) dropped 14% following disappointing first-quarter earnings, with total sales at 4.1 billion euros ($4.8 billion), a 7% increase despite challenges from reduced tourist flows. Kering (KER) also reported a 10% decline in share value after first-quarter revenue of 3.57 billion euros fell short of expectations, with Gucci's organic sales down 8%. Reduced retail revenue in the Middle East impacted both companies, with Kering noting an 11% drop in that region. Market focus is now shifting to Kering's upcoming Capital Markets Day for strategic updates.