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Henkel's first-quarter sales meet expectations

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Posted on May 7, 2026

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· Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Henkel Q1 Sales Rise 1.7% Organically, Meet Analysts’ Expectations

Henkel’s First-Quarter 2024 Financial Performance Overview

Organic Sales Growth and Market Expectations

May 7 (Reuters) - German consumer goods and adhesives maker Henkel reported an organic 1.7% rise in first-quarter sales on Thursday, matching market expectations, driven by both of its business units.

Reported Sales Figures and Analyst Estimates

The group's sales in the January-March period fell to 4.95 billion euros ($5.82 billion) from 5.24 billion euros a year ago in non-organic terms, but came in line with an analysts' average estimate in a Vara Research poll. 

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Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Bartosz Dabrowski in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)

Key Takeaways

  • Organic sales growth of 1.7% in Q1 2026 met analyst forecasts, despite a 5.5% nominal decline to €4.95 billion compared to Q1 2025 (ad-hoc-news.de).
  • Both business units contributed: Adhesive Technologies saw 1.7% organic growth, Consumer Brands achieved 1.8%, each buoyed by positive price and volume mix (ad-hoc-news.de).
  • Henkel continues executing its M&A strategy, completing three of five deals (~€1.6 billion in additional sales) and reaffirming 2026 organic growth guidance of 1–3% and adjusted EBIT margin target of 14.5–16.0% (ad-hoc-news.de).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much did Henkel's first-quarter sales grow organically?
Henkel reported a 1.7% rise in organic sales for the first quarter.
Did Henkel's Q1 sales meet market expectations?
Yes, Henkel's first-quarter organic sales matched market expectations according to analysts.
What were Henkel’s total first-quarter sales?
Henkel's sales were 4.95 billion euros in the January-March period.
How do this year's Q1 sales compare to last year’s?
Henkel's sales fell from 5.24 billion euros to 4.95 billion euros year-over-year in non-organic terms.

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