Updated
Updated · CNBC · Aug 25
Lego Posts Record $6.54 Billion Half-Year Revenue as 332 New Sets Lift Sales 21%
Updated
Updated · CNBC · Aug 25

Lego Posts Record $6.54 Billion Half-Year Revenue as 332 New Sets Lift Sales 21%

3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Aug 25

Summary

  • 41.9 billion Danish kroner in first-half revenue gave Lego a record period, with operating profit rising 22% to 10.9 billion kroner.
  • 332 new sets launched in six months helped drive the 21% sales increase, alongside newer offerings such as Smart Play and partnerships with Pokemon, Formula 1, FIFA and Epic Games.
  • Botanical kits, collectible sets and race-car lines drew in new buyers, while CEO Niels Christiansen said many then expanded into other parts of Lego's portfolio.
  • $30 to $250 price points helped Lego sell at both the low and high ends despite macroeconomic uncertainty, supporting growth with children and adults alike.

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