EssilorLuxottica and Meta further advance AI glasses category with new products revealed at Meta Connect

EssilorLuxottica and Meta unveiled next-generation AI glasses at Meta Connect, including Ray-Ban Meta Audio (camera-free glasses), Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 with improved design and battery life, and new styles. The companies will offer over 100 AI glasses styles by year-end and are expanding to 10 new markets. Meta's personal AI agent Muse is coming to all AI glasses, with new features including hearing enhancement and private processing capabilities.

09/23/2026, 8:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

EssilorLuxottica et Meta continuent de développer la catégorie des lunettes IA avec de nouveaux produits, dévoilés lors de Meta Connect

EssilorLuxottica and Meta announced new AI glasses products at Meta Connect 2026, including Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3, a new Ray-Ban Meta Audio line without cameras, and Meta Glasses models Capri and Nova. The companies are expanding their AI glasses portfolio to over 100 styles and rolling out distribution to 10 new markets. New features include Muse AI agent, Hearing Enhancement software, and improved camera capabilities.

09/23/2026, 8:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

EssilorLuxottica e Meta accelerano l’evoluzione degli AI glasses con i nuovi prodotti presentati al Meta Connect

EssilorLuxottica and Meta unveiled new AI glasses products at Meta Connect 2026, including Ray-Ban Meta Audio (a camera-free audio-focused line), Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 with improved design and battery life, and new Meta Glasses models. The companies announced the arrival of Muse AI agent, expanded to 100+ product combinations, and plan global retail expansion into 10 new markets. New features include FDA-authorized hearing assistance and advanced navigation capabilities.

09/23/2026, 8:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

EssilorLuxottica: Disclosure of transactions in own shares

EssilorLuxottica announced the completion of share buybacks on September 18, 2026, purchasing a total of 287,000 shares across multiple markets at a weighted average price of €139.29 per share, in accordance with authorization granted by the Annual Shareholders' Meeting in April 2026.

09/21/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

EssilorLuxottica: Disclosure of transactions in own shares

EssilorLuxottica executed share buybacks between August 25-27, 2026, purchasing a total of 300,335 shares at a weighted average price of €158.9668 per share across multiple exchanges (Euronext Paris, Cboe Europe, Turquoise, and Aquis). The buybacks were conducted under authorization from the April 28, 2026 Annual Shareholders' Meeting.

08/31/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

EssilorLuxottica: Déclaration de transactions sur actions propres

EssilorLuxottica announced the completion of share buyback transactions between August 25-27, 2026, purchasing a total of 300,335 shares at an average weighted price of €158.97 per share across multiple trading venues. The buyback program was authorized by the Annual Shareholders' Meeting on April 28, 2026.

08/31/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Ophthalmology Devices Market Report Released, Includes Profiles of EssilorLuxottica, Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, and 20 Others

The global ophthalmology devices market is projected to grow from $56.61 billion in 2025 to $99.22 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 11.9%. Key growth drivers include rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries, an aging population, increased eye disorders, and innovation in precision surgical tools. Leading companies include EssilorLuxottica, Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, and HOYA Corporation, with North America currently leading the market while Asia-Pacific shows rapid growth potential.

07/13/2026, 7:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

Sports Eyewear Market Trends and Forecast 2026-2033 Featuring Analysis of EssilorLuxottica, Safilo Group, Luxottica Group, Nike, Adidas and More

The global sports eyewear market is projected to grow from USD 9.73 billion in 2025 to USD 16.59 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 6.9%. Growth is driven by increased participation in fitness activities, outdoor sports, heightened awareness of eye protection and UV safety, and demand for performance-enhancing vision solutions with specialized features like UV400 protection and anti-fog coatings.

06/22/2026, 12:57 PM • GlobeNewswire

Applied Materials Advances AI Wearables With SENZ Platform

Applied Materials launched SENZ, an integrated ambient visual platform for AI-powered smart glasses that combines waveguide optics and light engine technology. The company also signed a long-term joint development agreement with EssilorLuxottica to advance next-generation intelligent optical systems for AR and AI-powered smart eyewear. AMAT shares rose 7.58% to $611.30 on the announcement.

06/17/2026, 1:17 PM • Benzinga

Applied Materials Unveils SENZ™, a Fully Integrated Visual System for Next-Gen Smart Glasses

Applied Materials unveiled SENZ™, an integrated ambient visual platform combining waveguide optics, light engine, sensing, and vision correction technology for next-generation smart glasses. The solution aims to reduce time-to-market and manufacturing complexity through strategic partnerships with GlobalFoundries, Qualcomm Technologies, and EssilorLuxottica.

06/17/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

EssilorLuxottica e Applied Materials insieme per sviluppare sistemi ottici di realtà aumentata per gli smart glasses del futuro

EssilorLuxottica and Applied Materials announced a long-term joint development agreement to accelerate the creation of next-generation optical systems for augmented reality and AI-integrated smart eyewear. The collaboration combines EssilorLuxottica's expertise in lenses and smart eyewear with Applied Materials' capabilities in materials engineering and waveguide technologies, aiming to develop scalable, high-performance optical platforms for future wearable devices.

06/16/2026, 12:44 PM • GlobeNewswire

EssilorLuxottica and Applied Materials Join Forces to Advance Augmented Reality Optics Platforms for Next-Generation Smart Glasses

EssilorLuxottica and Applied Materials announced a long-term joint development agreement to accelerate commercialization of next-generation intelligent optical systems for augmented reality and AI-powered smart eyewear. The collaboration combines EssilorLuxottica's expertise in lenses and smart eyewear with Applied Materials' capabilities in materials engineering and waveguide technologies to develop lightweight, high-performance optical platforms for scalable AR experiences.

06/16/2026, 12:44 PM • GlobeNewswire

EssilorLuxottica et Applied Materials s’unissent pour faire progresser les dispositifs optiques de réalité augmentée destinés aux nouvelles générations de lunettes intelligentes

EssilorLuxottica and Applied Materials announced a long-term joint development agreement to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation intelligent optical systems for augmented reality and AI-enabled smart glasses. The collaboration combines EssilorLuxottica's expertise in lenses and smart eyewear with Applied Materials' materials engineering and waveguide technology capabilities to develop lightweight, high-performance optical platforms for future wearable devices.

06/16/2026, 12:44 PM • GlobeNewswire

EssilorLuxottica: Nombre total de droits de vote et d’actions composant le capital social au 31 mai 2026

EssilorLuxottica disclosed its capital structure as of May 31, 2026, reporting 463,289,594 total shares and 459,253,760 actual voting rights after deducting treasury shares. The company maintains a 31% voting rights cap applicable to all shareholders per its bylaws.

06/09/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

EssilorLuxottica: Disclosure of Share Capital and Voting Rights Outstanding as of May 31, 2026

EssilorLuxottica disclosed its share capital and voting rights as of May 31, 2026. The company had 463,289,594 shares outstanding with 459,253,760 real voting rights (excluding treasury shares). Voting rights are capped at 31% per shareholder per the company's by-laws.

06/09/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire