All Brands Owned by Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

What does Henkel own?
Henkel owns a comprehensive portfolio of brands across two business units. Adhesive Technologies brands include Loctite, Technomelt, Bonderite, and Pritt. Consumer Brands include Persil (laundry detergent), Schwarzkopf (hair care), Dial (soap and body wash), Purex (laundry), All (laundry), Snuggle (fabric softener), Perwoll (premium laundry care), and got2b (hair styling). The company serves customers in over 100 countries.

Is Henkel publicly traded?
Yes, Henkel trades on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under ticker HEN3 and is included in the DAX index of the 40 largest German companies. The company is organized as a KGaA (Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien). The Henkel family maintains a controlling stake through a pooled shareholding arrangement that gives them majority voting rights.

What is Henkel's revenue?
Henkel reported FY2025 sales of €20,495 million (approximately €20.5 billion), with organic growth of 0.9%. Nominal sales declined 5.1% due to negative currency effects (-4.2%) and portfolio measures (-1.7%). Adjusted EBIT was €3,026 million with an adjusted EBIT margin of 14.8% (up 50 bps). Adjusted EPS was €5.33, up 4.7% at constant exchange rates. Free cash flow was approximately €1.9 billion.

Who founded Henkel?
Henkel was founded on September 26, 1876, by Fritz Henkel in Aachen, Germany. The company initially produced a universal detergent based on silicate. In 1878, Henkel relocated to Dusseldorf, which remains the company's headquarters. In 1907, Henkel introduced Persil, the world's first self-activated laundry detergent. The company has remained under family influence for over 140 years.

Who is the CEO of Henkel?
Carsten Knobel is CEO of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA. Marco Swoboda serves as CFO. Knobel leads the company's Purposeful Growth Agenda strategy, which focuses on innovation, sustainability, digitalization, and portfolio optimization.

Who owns Henkel?
Henkel is publicly listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange but effectively controlled by the Henkel family through a pooled shareholding arrangement that gives them majority voting rights. This controlling stake has been maintained for over 140 years. The remaining shares are held by institutional investors, mutual funds, and individual shareholders. The company offers both ordinary and preferred shares.

Where is Henkel headquartered?
Henkel is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany, where the company relocated from Aachen in 1878. The company maintains its corporate offices, global research and development facilities, and strategic management functions in Dusseldorf. Henkel operates production facilities and research centers across Europe, North America, Asia, and Latin America, serving customers in over 100 countries.