Henkel AG remains a 'Buy,' trading below intrinsic value despite ongoing fundamental challenges and limited growth visibility. HENKY's recent acquisitions, including Olaplex and Not Your Mother's, add €1.5–1.6 billion in annual sales, expanding its U.S. hair care footprint. Dividend growth has slowed to 1%, but payout remains well-covered; share buybacks and cautious capital allocation continue.
The chemical and consumer-goods company's sales were up 1.7% on an organic basis compared with the same period last year.
The company's preferred profitability metric, adjusted earnings per preferred share, increased 4.7% at constant exchange rates.
| Household Products Industry | Consumer Staples Sector | Carsten Knobel CEO | XSTU Exchange | US42550U1097 ISIN |
| DE Country | 47,200 Employees | 29 Apr 2026 Last Dividend | 16 Jan 2019 Last Split | - IPO Date |
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, with a diverse portfolio that spans adhesive technologies, beauty care, and laundry and home care, operates on a global scale through its various subsidiaries. The company's operations are bifurcated into two main segments: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. Having established its foundation in 1876, Henkel has its headquarters nestled in Düsseldorf, Germany. The company prides itself on delivering innovative solutions across a broad spectrum of sectors, including packaging, mobility, electronics, construction, and more, facilitating its products' distribution via traditional retail outlets, hair salons, and digital platforms.