Henkel has reported strong financial and operational performance for the first half of 2026, driven by broad-based growth across its Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands businesses. The company also raised its organic sales growth outlook for the full year, reflecting sustained business momentum despite a challenging global economic environment.
Group sales for the first six months of 2026 reached €10.3 billion, with organic growth of 3.2%, supported by positive price and volume development across both business units. Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) increased to €1.62 billion, while the adjusted EBIT margin improved to 15.7%. Adjusted earnings per preferred share rose to €2.86, representing a 7.1% increase at constant exchange rates.
The Adhesive Technologies business delivered organic sales growth of 4.5%, led by strong demand from the Mobility & Electronics and Packaging & Consumer Goods segments. The Consumer Brands business recorded 1.7% organic growth, supported by continued momentum in the Hair business and a return to growth in Laundry Care.
Commenting on the results, Carsten Knobel, Chief Executive Officer, Henkel, said the company’s strategy continues to deliver consistent results despite economic and geopolitical challenges. He noted that both business units contributed to revenue and earnings growth, while ongoing investments in brands, innovation and technology continue to strengthen Henkel’s long-term competitiveness.
During the first half of the year, Henkel accelerated its growth strategy through acquisitions valued at approximately €5 billion. Four of the five announced transactions have already been completed, including ATP Adhesive Systems, Wetherby Laroc, Not Your Mother’s and OLAPLEX. Together, the acquisitions are expected to contribute around €700 million in sales during 2026 and approximately €2 billion in annual revenue by 2030, while strengthening the company’s position in high-growth and premium market segments.
Supported by its first-half performance, Henkel has revised its full-year guidance and now expects organic sales growth of 1.5% to 3.5%, compared with its earlier forecast of 1% to 3%. The outlook for Adhesive Technologies has also been raised to 2% to 4% organic growth, while the Consumer Brands forecast remains unchanged at 0.5% to 2.5%. The company continues to expect an adjusted EBIT margin of 14.5% to 16% and adjusted earnings per preferred share to increase in the low- to high-single-digit percentage range at constant exchange rates.
Henkel is a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings through its Adhesive Technologies business. Its Consumer Brands portfolio includes well-known names such as Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2025, the company reported sales of approximately €20.5 billion and adjusted operating profit of around €3.0 billion. Sustainability remains a key pillar of Henkel’s global strategy.
In India, Henkel operates through Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited and Henkel Anand India Private Limited. Headquartered in Navi Mumbai, the company has four manufacturing facilities, two innovation centres, a customer experience centre, a flexible packaging academy, three application centres and five Schwarzkopf Professional academies. Henkel also operates a Global Technology Center in India and employs more than 1,700 people across the country. Through initiatives such as this partnership with GreenSole Foundation, Henkel India continues to support sustainable development while creating positive social and environmental impact.
