Watches of Switzerland Sees Robust US Demand, Signs of UK Recovery

Luxury retailer Watches of Switzerland said on Tuesday that strong demand from wealthy US shoppers has carried into its new financial year, and there were encouraging signs ‌of improvement ‌in the ‌British ⁠market. The seller of ⁠Rolex, TAG Heuer and Audemars Piguet watches reported adjusted operating profit of £155 million ($207 million) for the ⁠year ended May 3, ‌2026, ‌above company-compiled analyst expectations of £148.4 ‌million, as affluent ‌customers in the world's largest economy buy luxury items amid a stock ‌market boom. Reuters reported on Monday, citing people familiar ⁠with ⁠the matter, that the company had held talks with potential bidders, as it believes the stock market undervalues the company despite its performance.