Henkel AG (HENKY)
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Henkel AG
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Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
$20.00
▲(4.38% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:03/15/26
The score is driven by solid fundamentals (improved profitability, conservative leverage, positive free cash flow) and very attractive valuation (low P/E with a dividend). These positives are tempered by weak technicals (price below key moving averages, negative MACD, oversold RSI) and mixed near-term signals (uneven revenue/cash flow and ongoing pricing/market pressures despite maintained guidance and cost-savings execution).
Positive Factors
Diversified, market-leading business mix
Henkel's three-segment model—with Adhesive Technologies as the largest revenue contributor and strong consumer brands—creates durable diversification. Industrial exposure (electronics, industrials) anchors B2B revenue, while consumer brands provide retail resilience, reducing single-market cyclicality and supporting steady cash flows.
Negative Factors
Uneven revenue and top-line decline
A meaningful revenue drop and persistent choppiness undermine predictability of growth and the scalability of investments. Weak top-line momentum constrains margin leverage, complicates medium-term planning for R&D and marketing, and raises execution risk for initiatives that depend on sustained organic growth.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified, market-leading business mix
Henkel's three-segment model—with Adhesive Technologies as the largest revenue contributor and strong consumer brands—creates durable diversification. Industrial exposure (electronics, industrials) anchors B2B revenue, while consumer brands provide retail resilience, reducing single-market cyclicality and supporting steady cash flows.
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Henkel AG (HENKY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$30.29B
Dividend Yield2.04%
Average Volume (3M)8.81K
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.8
Beta (1Y)0.30
Revenue Growth-0.51%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees47,150
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.90
Shares Outstanding1,039,183,500
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume8,812
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-9.47
Price to Book (P/B)1.32
Price to Sales (P/S)1.37
P/FCF Ratio15.40
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.95
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.40
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.76
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.55
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)1.58
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.88B
Henkel AG Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Henkel AG is a global leader in consumer and industrial products, headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. The company operates through three main business sectors: Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care, and Home Care. Henkel's diverse portfolio include...
How the Company Makes Money
Henkel generates revenue through its diverse product offerings across three primary sectors. The Adhesive Technologies segment is the largest revenue contributor, providing industrial adhesives, sealants, and surface treatments to a range of indus...
Henkel AG Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 06, 2025
(Q3-2025)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:May 07, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call highlighted strong performance in Electronics and Industrials, successful early completion of the Consumer Brands merger, and positive sales growth in North America. However, these were offset by pricing pressures in Consumer Brands, challenges in the Automotive sector, and a negative market environment for laundry products. The sentiment is balanced with notable achievements and ongoing challenges.Positive Updates
Strong Performance in Electronics and Industrials
Adhesive Technologies showed positive price and volume development, supported by Electronics & Industrials, with Electronics Solutions expected to show high single-digit market growth in coming years.
Negative Updates
Pricing Pressure in Consumer Brands
Consumer Brands experienced negative pricing in the third quarter, particularly in Laundry in Europe, reflecting a challenging market environment.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Performance in Electronics and Industrials
Adhesive Technologies showed positive price and volume development, supported by Electronics & Industrials, with Electronics Solutions expected to show high single-digit market growth in coming years.
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Company Guidance
In the Q3 2025 results conference call, Henkel reported strong performance with a clear acceleration in top-line development, achieving organic sales growth of 1.4%. The Adhesive Technologies division recorded a 2.5% increase in organic sales, supported by strong performances in Electronics and Industrials, while Consumer Brands achieved positive volume growth, particularly in Hair Care. The company executed around EUR 700 million in share buybacks by the end of October. Despite a challenging economic environment, Henkel maintained its full-year guidance, expecting both adjusted EBIT margin and adjusted EPS growth at constant currency to remain well within the current outlook ranges. The Consumer Brands merger is on track to conclude by year-end, a year ahead of schedule, with expected net savings of at least EUR 525 million by the end of 2025.Henkel AG Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
68
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 19.69B | 21.59B | 21.51B | 22.40B | 20.07B |
| Gross Profit | 10.06B | 10.82B | 9.66B | 9.37B | 8.97B |
| EBITDA | 3.51B | 3.68B | 2.92B | 2.69B | 3.23B |
| Net Income | 1.95B | 2.01B | 1.32B | 1.26B | 1.63B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 33.33B | 35.27B | 31.73B | 33.18B | 32.67B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.11B | 3.53B | 2.19B | 1.40B | 2.46B |
| Total Debt | 3.71B | 4.29B | 2.89B | 3.58B | 3.44B |
| Total Liabilities | 12.76B | 13.45B | 11.73B | 13.02B | 12.88B |
| Stockholders Equity | 20.49B | 21.73B | 19.92B | 20.08B | 19.71B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.75B | 2.49B | 2.65B | 654.00M | 1.49B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.42B | 3.12B | 3.25B | 1.25B | 2.14B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -385.17M | -2.33B | -684.00M | -217.00M | -479.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.10B | 171.00M | -1.65B | -1.89B | -1.29B |
Henkel AG Technical Analysis
Negative
19.16
Price Trends
20.48
Negative
19.77
Negative
19.23
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.84
Positive
26.41
Positive
29.54
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HENKY, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 19.16 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 19.14, below the 50-day MA of 20.48, and below the 200-day MA of 19.23, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.84 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 26.41 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 29.54 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for HENKY.
Henkel AG Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | $331.66B | 20.05 | 31.23% | 2.92% | 1.23% | 17.97% | |
69 Neutral | $130.44B | 12.84 | 26.01% | 3.74% | -0.30% | -14.60% | |
68 Neutral | $33.58B | 22.42 | 13.94% | 4.85% | -2.94% | 34.54% | |
65 Neutral | $30.29B | 13.81 | 10.04% | 2.04% | -0.51% | ― | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
61 Neutral | $67.56B | -429.64 | 431.59% | 2.67% | -0.05% | 2.49% | |
61 Neutral | $32.75B | 16.63 | 155.28% | 5.03% | -10.04% | -23.41% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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