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Dr. Martens Faces 2.7% Revenue Decline, Shares Drop 8%

1/27/2026

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Dr. Martens plc reported a 2.7% constant-currency revenue decline to £253 million for the quarter ending December 28, 2025.
The company is shifting strategy to prioritize profit quality over volume, causing an 8% drop in shares.
Wholesale revenue rose 9.5%, while direct-to-consumer sales fell 6.5%.
Management expects full-year revenue to remain flat, focusing on profitability and maintaining market expectations for significant year-on-year profit growth.

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Dr. Martens plc reported a 2.7% constant-currency revenue decline to £253 million for the quarter ending December 28, 2025.
The company is shifting strategy to prioritize profit quality over volume, causing an 8% drop in shares.
Wholesale revenue rose 9.5%, while direct-to-consumer sales fell 6.5%.
Management expects full-year revenue to remain flat, focusing on profitability and maintaining market expectations for significant year-on-year profit growth.