Sports Giant Expects Further Growth to €1.7-€1.8bn by 2025

  • Adidas reports a 70% increase in operating profit
  • Operating profit reaches €1.15bn in H1 2021
  • Profit up from €682m in H1 2020

German sportswear giant Adidas has reported a significant increase in its operating profit, up 70% to €1.15 billion ($1.36 billion) for the first half of 2021 compared to the same period last year, with profits rising from €682 million ($829 million). Despite concerns over tariffs and supply chain disruptions, Adidas expects its operating profit to continue growing, forecasting a range between €1.7 billion ($2 billion) and €1.8 billion ($2.15 billion) by 2025.

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