Henkel Posts 1.7% Organic Sales Growth in Q1 2026

08 May 2026 CW Team

Henkel CEO Carsten Knobel said the company delivered “good organic sales growth in the first quarter, driven by both business units,” adding that Henkel achieved both price and volume growth in Adhesive Technologies as well as Consumer Brands.

Group sales for the quarter stood at 4,952 million euros, down 5.5 percent year-on-year from 5,242 million euros. The decline was attributed to negative foreign exchange impacts of -5.2 percent and acquisitions/divestments reducing sales by -2.1 percent. On an organic basis, however, the company maintained steady progress.

Adhesive Technologies posted sales of 2,627 million euros compared to 2,715 million euros in Q1 2025, with organic growth of 1.7 percent. The performance was driven primarily by strong growth in the Mobility & Electronics business area.

Consumer Brands recorded sales of 2,285 million euros versus 2,484 million euros in the corresponding period last year, while delivering organic growth of 1.8 percent. The growth was largely supported by a strong increase in the Hair business area.

Henkel also highlighted progress on its M&A growth strategy, announcing five transactions representing a combined sales volume of around 1.6 billion euros. The company confirmed that three acquisitions—Wetherby Laroc, ATP Adhesive Systems, and Not Your Mother’s—have already been successfully closed.

In addition, Henkel completed its share buyback program of around 1 billion euros at the end of March.

The company maintained its outlook for fiscal 2026, expecting organic sales growth of 1.0 to 3.0 percent, an adjusted return on sales between 14.5 and 16.0 percent, and adjusted earnings per preferred share (EPS) to rise in the low to high single-digit percentage range at constant exchange rates.

Henkel reported Group sales of around 5.0 billion euros in the first quarter of 2026, registering organic growth of 1.7 percent despite a challenging market environment. The growth was supported by positive developments in both business units, with improvements in volumes and pricing. Henkel CEO Carsten Knobel said the company delivered “good organic sales growth in the first quarter, driven by both business units,” adding that Henkel achieved both price and volume growth in Adhesive Technologies as well as Consumer Brands. Group sales for the quarter stood at 4,952 million euros, down 5.5 percent year-on-year from 5,242 million euros. The decline was attributed to negative foreign exchange impacts of -5.2 percent and acquisitions/divestments reducing sales by -2.1 percent. On an organic basis, however, the company maintained steady progress. Adhesive Technologies posted sales of 2,627 million euros compared to 2,715 million euros in Q1 2025, with organic growth of 1.7 percent. The performance was driven primarily by strong growth in the Mobility & Electronics business area. Consumer Brands recorded sales of 2,285 million euros versus 2,484 million euros in the corresponding period last year, while delivering organic growth of 1.8 percent. The growth was largely supported by a strong increase in the Hair business area. Henkel also highlighted progress on its M&A growth strategy, announcing five transactions representing a combined sales volume of around 1.6 billion euros. The company confirmed that three acquisitions—Wetherby Laroc, ATP Adhesive Systems, and Not Your Mother’s—have already been successfully closed. In addition, Henkel completed its share buyback program of around 1 billion euros at the end of March. The company maintained its outlook for fiscal 2026, expecting organic sales growth of 1.0 to 3.0 percent, an adjusted return on sales between 14.5 and 16.0 percent, and adjusted earnings per preferred share (EPS) to rise in the low to high single-digit percentage range at constant exchange rates.

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