Henkel raises 2026 organic sales growth outlook to 3%-4%
Henkel raised its 2026 organic sales growth forecast to 3%-4% from 1.5%-3.5%, while lowering its adjusted return-on-sales outlook to around 15%. Preliminary third-quarter organic sales rose 6.5% to EUR 5.71 billion, exceeding the 4.1% consensus estimate.
1. Higher sales outlook
Henkel raised its fiscal 2026 organic sales growth forecast to 3%-4% from 1.5%-3.5%. It now expects adjusted return on sales of around 15%, compared with its previous range of 14.5%-16%, and adjusted earnings per preferred share growth at constant exchange rates in the mid-single digits, versus low- to high-single digits previously. Preliminary third-quarter organic sales increased 6.5%, while sales reached EUR 5.71 billion, up 11% nominally.
