Henkel AG & Co KGaA reported organic sales growth of 3.2% for the first half of 2026, driven by a 1.1% contribution from pricing and a 2.1% increase in volume. Reported sales reached EUR10.3 billion, down 0.5% year-over-year due to a nearly 4% negative foreign exchange impact. Adjusted EBIT margin was 15.7%, slightly up, with adjusted EBIT at EUR1.6 billion and adjusted EPS for preferred shares at EUR2.86, a 7% increase at constant currencies. Adhesive Technologies delivered organic sales growth of 4.5% on sales of EUR5.5 billion and an adjusted EBIT margin of 17.7%, while Consumer Brands grew 1.7% organically on sales of EUR4.7 billion with a stable margin of 15.3%. The company upgraded its full-year 2026 organic sales growth guidance for the group to 1.5% to 3.5% and for Adhesive Technologies to 2% to 4%, citing strong first-half performance and confidence in the business.
Henkel AG & Co. KGaAOrganic sales growth of 3.2% driven by volume increase of 2.1% indicates strong end-customer demand.
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