Henkel stock holds steady as Adhesive Technologies lifts guidance

Published on 09/04/2026 at 18:53 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Henkel stock is trading near 76 euros as of early September 2026, while the German consumer and industrial group benefits from solid growth in its Adhesive Technologies division and a raised full-year sales guidance.

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Henkel stock (ISIN DE0006048432) is trading close to EUR 76.00 as of September 1, 2026, giving the German chemicals and consumer goods group a market capitalization of about EUR 30.8 billion according to an overview from ad-hoc-news.de.

Sales growth in the first half of 2026

Henkel reported sales of EUR 10.348 billion in the first half of 2026, a nominal decline of 0.5 percent but an organic increase of 3.2 percent, driven by both pricing and volumes, as summarized by construction-industry portal Agenda Constructiilor.

Within that total, the Adhesive Technologies division generated EUR 5.534 billion in sales in the first six months of 2026, representing nominal growth of 2.2 percent and organic growth of 4.5 percent compared with the prior-year period, highlighting the segment’s stronger momentum than the group overall.

Adhesive Technologies drives upgraded guidance

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business showed particularly strong demand from Mobility and Electronics customers, where organic revenue growth reached 7.8 percent in the first half of 2026, outpacing the group-level organic sales increase of 3.2 percent and underscoring the importance of these applications for future growth.

Based on the first-half 2026 figures, Henkel raised its guidance for full-year organic sales growth for the group to a range of 1.5 percent to 3.5 percent, up from the earlier corridor, while the guidance for Adhesive Technologies was increased to 2 percent to 4 percent organic growth, signaling confidence that the division can continue to grow faster than the company average.

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Further information on Henkel stock

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More Henkel stock coverage at ad-hoc-news.de Investor Relations

Persil as a key consumer brand

One of Henkel’s most recognized consumer products is the household detergent brand Persil, which contributes to the group’s Consumer Brands segment alongside other laundry and home care products and remains an important driver of recurring revenue in mature European markets.

Henkel stock near the 76-euro mark

According to an ad-hoc-news.de corporate-news item dated September 4, 2026, Henkel stock traded around EUR 76.00 on September 1, 2026 on the German market, with the price level supported by the solid organic sales growth and upgraded guidance from the first half of 2026.