Zara parent Inditex's shares plunge 8% after a slow start to the year with reluctant shoppers and market uncertainty

A shopper carrying Zara bags in California. (Credit: David Paul Morris—Bloomberg/Getty Images)

Inditex shares fell over 8% on Wednesday as the Zara and Massimo Dutti owner reported slowing sales since the start of 2025.

The Spanish company reported strong results last year, with sales up 10.5% in constant currency terms to €39 billion and a dividend increase of 9%. Inditex opened 47 stores across its suite of brands, including Zara, Bershka, and Stradivarius.