Here’s a polished English translation of the Chinese title: **”Henkel Achieves Solid Organic Sales Growth in Q1 2026″** This translation is clear, professional, and follows standard business reporting conventions.

Strong start to fiscal year 2026

• Group sales: approximately€5 billion, organic sales up 1.7%
• Both business units drove organic sales growth, with positive contributions from both volume and price:

• • Adhesive Technologies business unit: organic sales growth of 1.7%
  • Consumer Brands business unit: organic sales growth of 1.8%

• Significant progress in implementing the growth strategy through acquisitions:

• • Successfully completed five strategic acquisitions, contributing a combined sales of approximately €1.6 billion, with strong growth momentum
  • Three acquisitions—Wetherby Laroc, ATP Adhesive Systems, and Not Your Mother’s—have been successfully completed

• €1 billion share buyback program successfully completed at the end of March
• Outlook for fiscal year 2026 remains unchanged:

• • Organic sales growth: 1.0% – 3.0%
  • Adjusted return on sales: 14.5% – 16.0%
  • Adjusted earnings per preferred share (EPS): growth in the low to high single-digit percentage range (at constant exchange rates)

DüsseldorfMay 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Henkel has reported its sales for the first quarter of 2026, amounting to approximately €5 billion, with organic sales achieving a solid growth of 1.7%. Both business units contributed to the performance, with positive growth in both volume and price.

Henkel CEO Carsten Knobel stated: “In a challenging market environment, both of our business units worked together to drive solid organic sales growth for Henkel in the first quarter. The Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands business units both achieved improvements in volume and price.”

Carsten Knobel added, “At the same time, we continue to advance the implementation of our strategic agenda and invest consistently to support business expansion. This includes several acquisitions announced recently by both business units, which together add nearly €1.6 billion in sales. Of the five acquisition transactions, three have already been successfully closed. Our outlook for 2026 remains unchanged. We are continuing on the right path toward sustainable, profitable growth.”

Adhesive Technologies business unit achieved solid organic sales growth in the first quarter, primarily driven by strong growth in the Mobility & Electronics business area. Consumer Brands business unit’s solid organic sales performance was mainly attributable to a significant increase in sales in the Hair Professional business area.

Group Performance

In the first quarter of 2026, Group sales reached €4.952 billion, a nominal decline of 5.5% compared to the prior-year period (€5.242 billion). Organic sales (adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions/divestments) grew by 1.7%. Both price and volume contributed positively. Acquisitions/divestments reduced sales by 2.1%, while foreign exchange fluctuations decreased sales by 5.2%.

In the first quarter, organic sales in the Europe region declined by 3.4%. In the India, Middle East & Africa region, organic sales grew by 12.8%. In North America, organic sales showed positive growth of 0.9%. In the Latin America region, organic sales decreased by 3.1% compared to the prior-year period. The Asia-Pacific region achieved organic sales growth of 10.3%.

Adhesive Technologies Business Unit Performance

In the first quarter of 2026, sales of the Adhesive Technologies business unit reached €2.627 billion, a nominal decline of 3.2% compared to the prior-year period. Organic sales (adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions/divestments) grew by 1.7% year-on-year, driven by positive contributions from both price and volume. Currency effects reduced sales by 5.2%. Acquisitions/divestments contributed a slight positive impact of 0.2% to sales.

The organic sales growth of the Adhesive Technologies business unit in the first quarter was primarily driven by strong organic sales growth of 6.7% in the Mobility & Electronics business. This growth was mainly fueled by the Electronics and Industrial business units, while the Automotive business declined due to persistently challenging market conditions. The Packaging & Consumer Goods business overall saw organic sales increase by 0.5% year-on-year, primarily driven by the strong performance of the Consumer Goods business. In contrast, the Packaging business experienced a slight decline in sales. The Craftsmen, Construction & Professional business saw organic sales decline by 2.3% compared to the prior-year period. This decline was mainly attributable to the Consumer & Construction business; the General Industrial Manufacturing & Maintenance business achieved positive growth.

From a regional perspective, the organic sales performance of the Adhesive Technologies business unit was mixed overall. In Europe, organic sales were below the prior-year level, influenced by the performance of all three business areas. In North America, the overall market environment was challenging, but sales remained roughly flat, supported by solid organic sales performance in the Mobility & Electronics business area. The India, Middle East & Africa region achieved very strong organic sales growth, primarily driven by double-digit organic sales growth in the Mobility & Electronics and Packaging & Consumer Goods business areas. Growth slowed in the Latin America region, mainly impacted by the Mobility & Electronics and Packaging & Consumer Goods business areas. The Asia-Pacific region achieved double-digit organic sales growth, mainly driven by double-digit sales growth in the Electronics business in China.

Consumer Brands Business Unit Performance

In the first quarter of 2026, sales of the Consumer Brands business unit reached €2.285 billion, a nominal decline of 8.0% compared to the prior-year period. Organic sales (adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions/divestments) grew by 1.8%. Compared to the first quarter of 2025, both price and volume contributed positively to the business unit’s performance. Foreign exchange fluctuations had a negative impact of 5.2% on sales. Acquisitions/divestments also reduced sales by 4.6%.

In the first quarter, the Laundry & Home Care business area saw modest organic sales growth of 0.1%. The Laundry business overall declined slightly, primarily due to a decrease in sales in the Fabric Cleaning category, while the Fabric Care category achieved significant growth. In contrast, the Home Care business achieved positive organic sales growth, mainly driven by significant double-digit sales growth in the Dishwashing category.

The Hair business achieved strong organic sales growth of 5.1%. The Retail line business showed strong growth momentum, with the Hair Colorants category contributing the most. The Professional line business also performed well, with robust growth.

The Other Consumer Goods business area achieved positive organic sales growth of 0.5%, primarily driven by substantial organic sales growth in the Body Care business in North America.

From a regional perspective, organic sales increased compared to the prior-year level in all regions except Europe. The India, Middle East & Africa region achieved double-digit organic sales growth, driven by double-digit organic growth in both the Laundry & Home Care and Hair business areas. In Europe, overall sales declined, impacted by the Laundry & Home Care business, although the Hair business area still achieved positive growth. North America saw solid organic sales growth, mainly driven by strong sales growth in the Hair business area. Driven by double-digit organic sales growth in the Hair business area, sales grew strongly in the Asia-Pacific region. The Latin America region achieved good organic sales growth, with growth momentum coming from both the Laundry & Home Care and Hair business areas.

Group Net Assets and Financial Position

During the reporting period, the Group’s net assets and financial position did not change significantly compared to December 31, 2025.

Henkel Group Outlook

Henkel expects organic sales growth for the current fiscal year to be between 1.0% and 3.0%. For the Adhesive Technologies business unit, organic sales growth is expected to be between 1.0% and 3.0%. For the Consumer Brands business unit, the company expects organic sales growth to be between 0.5% and 2.5%.

Adjusted return on sales (adjusted EBIT margin) is still expected to be in the range of 14.5% to 16.0%. The adjusted return on sales for the Adhesive Technologies business unit is expected to be between 16.5% and 18.0%, while for the Consumer Brands business unit, it is expected to be between 14.0% and 15.5%.

Adjusted earnings per preferred share (EPS) at constant exchange rates is still expected to grow in the low to high single-digit percentage range.

Additionally, we have the following expectations for 2026:

• Acquisitions/divestments: Expected to have a positive impact on nominal sales growth in the low single-digit percentage range (previously expected: neutral to slightly negative impact)
• Foreign currency translation impact on sales: Negative impact in the low single-digit percentage range
• Direct material prices: Expected to increase by a high single-digit percentage compared to the prior-year average (previously expected: low single-digit percentage increase)¹
• Restructuring expenses of €150 million to €200 million
• Cash outflows for investments in property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets of €650 million to €750 million

About Henkel

With its brands, innovations, and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions in both industrial and consumer businesses worldwide. Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit is the global market leader in the adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings market. Henkel’s Consumer Brands business holds leading positions in many markets and categories, particularly in Laundry & Home Care and Hair. Loctite, Persil, and Schwarzkopf are the company’s three core brands. In fiscal year 2025, Henkel generated sales of approximately €20.5 billion and an adjusted operating profit of around €3 billion. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German DAX index. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy and specific targets. Founded in 1876, Henkel today employs around 47,000 people globally, united by a strong corporate culture, shared values, and the corporate purpose “Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.” For more information, please visit www.henkel.com.

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