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EssilorLuxottica's AI Smart Glasses Revenue Nearly Doubles On Ray-Ban, Oakley Demand

EssilorLuxottica's AI Smart Glasses Revenue Nearly Doubles On Ray-Ban, Oakley Demand EssilorLuxottica shares rose as much as 4.5% in Paris before reversing course and falling 2%. The eyewear maker reported better-than-expected first-half profit margins, while revenue from its AI smart glasses nearly doubled in the second quarter, easing investor concerns over rising competition and component costs. The Ray-Ban owner, which partners with Meta on smart glasses, reported a 13% increase in first-half adjusted profit to 1.9 billion euros, while its operating margin reached 18.6%, above the analyst estimate of 16.3%. Second-quarter...
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