Investor Fact Sheet

At a glance

Henkel was founded in 1876. With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The business unit Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in laundry & home care and hair in many markets and categories around the world. The company employs around 47,000 people worldwide. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX.

Key financials
in million euros	2024	2025	+/-
Sales	21,586	20,495	-5.1%
Organic sales growth	2.6%	0.9%	–
Adjusted¹ operating profit (adjusted EBIT)	3,089	3,026	-2.0%
Adjusted¹ return on sales (adjusted EBIT margin)	14.3%	14.8%	0.5pp
Adjusted¹ earnings per preferred share (adjusted EPS) (in euros) - at constant exchange rates	5.36	5.33	-0.6% +4.7%
Dividend per preferred share ‏(in euros)	2.04	2.07	+1.5%
_{¹ Adjusted for one-time expenses and income, and for restructuring expenses} _{pp = percentage points}

Investor Fact Sheet

Share information

	Preferred shares	Ordinary shares
ISIN Code	DE0006048432	DE0006048408
Number of shares issued	178,162,875	259,795,875
Treasury shares¹	25,242,746	5,928,968
Number of shares in circulation	152,920,129	253,866,907
ADR²
ISIN	US42550U2087	US42550U1097
Ratio	1 share : 4 ADRs	1 share : 4 ADRs
_{¹ Treasury shares as of December 31, 2025. Detailed information on the share buyback program is available}_here_. _{² In the US, investors can invest in certificates on both Henkel ordinary and Henkel preferred shares as part of the US “Sponsored Level I ADR Program”.}

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Our business units

Adhesive Technologies

Our Adhesive Technologies business unit leads the global market with technologies for adhesives, sealants and coatings – for industrial applications and for consumers and craftsmen. As experts for industrial applications in more than 800 industries, we work closely with our customers and partners. Our strong technology portfolio results in customer-centric solutions in our Mobility & Electronics, Packaging & Consumer Goods, and Craftsmen, Construction & Professional business areas.

Top 3 brands

Key financials
in million euros	2024	2025	+/-
Sales	10,970	10,667	-2.8%
Organic sales growth	2.4%	1.5%	–
Proportion of Henkel sales	51%	52%	–
Adjusted¹ operating profit (adj. EBIT)	1,817	1,779	-2.1%
Adjusted¹ return on sales (adj. EBIT margin)	16.6%	16.7%	0.1pp
_{¹ Adjusted for one-time expenses and income, and restructuring expenses.} _{pp = percentage points}

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Consumer Brands

Within the Consumer Brands business unit, we hold leading positions in attractive markets and have a strong brand portfolio. Our operations here are centered on the two global business areas Laundry & Home Care and Hair, as well as on the Other Consumer Businesses area with its operations in selective markets. Our portfolio features laundry detergents and household cleaners, hair styling, hair colorants and hair care products for both the Consumer and the Professional businesses, as well as body care products.

Top 3 brands

Key financials
in million euros	2024	2025	+/-
Sales	10,467	9,677	-7.5%
Organic sales growth	3.0%	0.3%	–
Proportion of Henkel sales	48%	47%	–
Adjusted¹ operating profit (adj. EBIT)	1,419	1,400	-1.3%
Adjusted¹ return on sales (adj. EBIT margin)	13.6%	14.5%	0.9pp
_{¹ Adjusted for one-time expenses and income, and restructuring expenses.} _{pp = percentage points}

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Sustainability performance

We are committed to creating more value for all stakeholders and developing our business responsibly and successfully - building on our leading role in sustainability and guided by our 2030+ Sustainability Ambition Framework.