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H&M beats Q1 profit forecast as spring collections lift momentum into March

Operating profit rose to 1.51bn crowns, topping the 1.39bn forecast, despite organic sales down 1%. H&M expects March sales up 1% in local currencies, with CEO Daniel Erver citing strong spring collections supporting the trend.

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