Henkel stock sits 4.35 percent above Bernstein's EUR 74.96 target

Published on 10/16/2026 at 15:27 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Henkel targets 1.50-3.50 percent organic growth for 2026 on August 6, 2026. Henkel stock costs EUR 78.22 on October 16, 2026, plus 0.49 percent versus the Xetra close.

Analyst target and reporting date

Bernstein maintained its EUR 74.96 target for Henkel on October 13, 2026.
Henkel reported 3.20 percent organic sales growth in the first half of 2026.
Henkel stock costs EUR 78.22 at Lang & Schwarz on October 16, 2026 at 3:16 p.m. CEST, plus 0.49 percent versus the Xetra close of October 15, 2026 at EUR 77.84.
Henkel is scheduled to publish third-quarter 2026 results on November 10, 2026.

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Bernstein maintained a Hold rating and a EUR 74.96 price target for Henkel on October 13, 2026, leaving the target 4.35 percent below the EUR 78.22 quote. The target and rating were reported by Markets Insider. Henkel stock was trading at EUR 78.22 at Lang & Schwarz on October 16, 2026 at 3:16 p.m. CEST, plus 0.49 percent versus the Xetra close of October 15, 2026 at EUR 77.84.

First-half organic growth reaches 3.20 percent

Henkel reported 3.20 percent organic sales growth in the first half of 2026, with sales of EUR 10.3 billion. Operating profit rose to EUR 1.62 billion, while the adjusted operating margin reached 15.70 percent. The figures and the outlook were published by Henkel on August 6, 2026.

Henkel also raised its 2026 organic sales growth outlook to 1.50-3.50 percent from 1.00-3.00 percent. Its adjusted operating margin outlook stands at 14.50-16.00 percent, giving investors a measurable operating framework for the next report.

Henkel price position on October 16

The euro quote sits EUR 5.98 below the 52-week high of EUR 84.20 and EUR 16.94 above the 52-week low of EUR 61.28. The price is therefore 7.10 percent below the high and 27.64 percent above the low. The bid was EUR 78.18 and the ask EUR 78.26 at the same time.

Valuation and November results

Henkel's market capitalization was EUR 31.6 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.58 and a dividend yield of 0.03 percent as of October 16, 2026. The company is scheduled to publish third-quarter 2026 results on November 10, 2026, followed by a London roadshow on November 11, 2026, according to its investor calendar.

Comparison with peers

Henkel: plus 0.49 percent, P/E 16.58, market capitalization EUR 31.6 billion.

Beiersdorf (Xetra, EUR): minus 0.66 percent, P/E 18.86, market capitalization EUR 17.7 billion.

Reckitt (LSE, GBp): minus 0.07 percent, P/E 12.40, market capitalization GBP 34.7 billion.

The euro quote and its daily change

Henkel stock was trading at EUR 78.22 at Lang & Schwarz on October 16, 2026 at 3:16 p.m. CEST, plus 0.49 percent versus the Xetra close of October 15, 2026 at EUR 77.84. The modest daily gap leaves the stock below its yearly high while the latest first-half margin and the upcoming November results remain the clearest numerical reference points.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Henkel stock.