Fragrance maker Avon's Beauty Plus sales soar in Q3
28 Oct '05
1 min read
Leading cosmetic company Avon Products Inc reported that earnings in the third quarter 2005 were $.35 per share, compared with 2004 third-quarter earnings of $.37 per share.
Avon said that revenue in the third quarter 2005 grew 4 percent (flat in local currencies) to $1.9 billion. Active Representatives rose 4 percent and units were flat versus the prior year. Total Beauty sales in the quarter rose 5 percent.
World's leading direct seller of beauty and related products Avon is the world's leading direct seller of beauty and related products, with $7.7 billion in annual revenues. Avon markets to women around the world through 4.9 million independent sales Representatives. Avon product lines include such recognizable brand names as Avon Color, Anew, Skin-So-Soft, Avon Solutions, Advance Techniques Hair Care, Avon Naturals, Mark, and Avon Wellness. Avon also markets an extensive line of fashion jewelry and apparel.