Future? Ready!150 Years of Henkel

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Henkel delivers strong sales and earnings performance in the first half and upgrades top-line guidance for 2026

Henkel delivers strong sales and earnings performance in the first half and upgrades top-line guidance for 2026

Henkel drives its growth agenda: investments in brands, innovation and M&A

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Henkel successfully closes acquisition of premium hair care brand OLAPLEX

Henkel successfully closes acquisition of premium hair care brand OLAPLEX

Henkel Consumer Brands expanding its hair care business

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Henkel technology supports completion of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers

Henkel technology supports completion of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers

24 tons of Loctite adhesive applied in iconic landmark

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Henkel at a Glance

Success with brands and technologies for

150 years

Employees from 125 different nations

about 50,000

Sales in 2025

20.5 billion euros

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Adhesive Technologies

Henkel is the leading solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings worldwide.

Consumer Brands

Henkel holds leading positions in the category hair and laundry & home care in many markets around the world.

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Latest Press Releases

2025 Half-Year Financial Report

Aug 6, 2026 - Press Release

Henkel delivers strong sales and earnings performance in the first half and upgrades top-line guidance for 2026

Group sales in the first half of the year with strong organic growth of 3.2 percent, reaching 10.3 billion euros
Strong growth underpinned by positive price and volume dynamics across business units
Operating profit ‏(EBIT)* increased to 1,620 million euros ‏(+0.3 percent)
Strong EBIT margin* of 15.7 percent ‏(+10 basis points), supported by both business units – demonstrating strength of businesses
Earnings per preferred share ‏(EPS)* increased to 2.86 euros, up 7.1 percent at constant exchange rates
Successful execution of M&A growth strategy in the first half of the year, with first positive sales and earnings contributions in 2026
Outlook for fiscal 2026: Top-line expectations upgraded for the Group and Adhesive Technologies
Organic sales growth: 1.5 to 3.5 percent ‏(previously: 1.0 to 3.0 percent)
Adjusted return on sales: 14.5 to 16.0 percent
Adjusted earnings per preferred share ‏(EPS): increase in the low to high single-digit percentage range ‏(at constant exchange rates)

Jul 7, 2026 - Press Release

Henkel successfully closes acquisition of premium hair care brand OLAPLEX

Henkel has successfully completed the acquisition of premium hair care brand OLAPLEX. Following the fulfillment of all closing conditions, including the required regulatory approvals, OLAPLEX is now fully part of Henkel. This acquisition marks another important milestone in Henkel’s purposeful growth agenda.

Henkel has opened its new Application Center for Electronics in Santa Clara, CA.

Jul 31, 2026 - Press Release

Henkel marks Silicon Valley Application Center growth with move to larger site with expanded technology

Citing increased demand for its electronics application co-development expertise, Henkel today announced it has doubled the size of its Silicon Valley Application Center, relocating to a new site in Santa Clara, CA.

Bergquist TGF 6500LVO, shown dispensed with both thin and thick bond lines.

Jul 21, 2026 - Press Release

Henkel launches next-generation thermal gap filler with 6.5W/m∙K conductivity

Rising thermal loads in vehicle electronics are increasing the need for high-performance thermal management solutions, especially in advanced applications such as ADAS, ECUs, or power conversion components in electric vehicles. To address this fast-evolving challenge, Henkel Adhesive Technologies has launched Bergquist Gap Filler TGF 6500LVO, a next-generation thermal gap filler with 6.5W/m∙K thermal conductivity. This new material enables more effective heat transfer in critical systems, helping manufacturers manage increasing power density and maintain performance and reliability.

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Henkel Shares

SPOTLIGHT
MAGAZINE

Three women and one man are standing side by side against a white background, all wearing white outfits in different styles and silhouettes.

Apr 20, 2026 - Story

Where tradition meets technology

How Persil has been reinventing laundry care for almost 120 years

A young girl with safety goggles and a white lab coat looks at something through a magnifying glass.

Apr 17, 2026 - Story

Sparking curiosity, experiencing science

How Henkel’s international education initiative Researchers’ World has been inspiring children’s spirit of discovery for 15 years

A family consisting of a father, mother, daughter, and baby is lying closely together on rugs and cushions in a living room. The baby sits on one parent while the other family members lie nearby. Some toys are visible in the scene.

Apr 17, 2026 - Story

Family time for everyone. Everywhere.

How a global standard helps shift mindsets, challenge norms and support inclusive parenthood around the world

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Careers at Henkel

Jobs

Warehouse Specialist ‏(1st Shift) − United States, Brandon, SD, Adhesive Technologies, Production

Senior Analyst Master Data Delivery − Philippines, Makati, Global Business Solutions+, General Services

Manager, Modern Marketing − United States, Culver City, CA, Consumer Brands, Marketing

Mitarbeiter/in im Qualitätslabor ‏(d/m/w) - Bopfingen − Germany, Bopfingen, Adhesive Technologies, Quality, Logistics / Supply Chain

Principal Application Engineer − United States, Irvine, CA, Adhesive Technologies, Engineering

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