THE WHAT? Henkel’s Consumer Brands division reported organic sales growth in the first quarter of 2026, supported by strong Hair Care performance and continued expansion of its portfolio through acquisitions including Not Your Mother’s.
THE DETAILS Henkel Consumer Brands generated first-quarter sales of €2.285 billion, with organic sales increasing 1.8% year-on-year. The Hair business delivered very strong organic growth of 5.1%, driven by both the Consumer and Professional segments, with Hair Colorants making the strongest contribution. Laundry & Home Care sales remained broadly flat at 0.1%, as growth in Home Care — particularly Hand Dishwashing — offset weaker Fabric Cleaning performance. Henkel also highlighted strong regional growth across IMEA, North America, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, while Europe declined due to softer Laundry & Home Care demand. Alongside its quarterly performance, Henkel confirmed the successful closing of several acquisitions, including US hair care brand Not Your Mother’s, as part of its wider M&A growth strategy.
THE WHY? The results underline Henkel’s focus on strengthening its beauty and personal care portfolio through both innovation and acquisitions, while expanding its presence in fast-growing Hair Care categories and international markets.
Source: Henkel
