Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (HELKF)
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA operates in the Household & Personal Products industry of the Consumer Defensive sector, headquartered in Düsseldorf, NW, DE. The stock last traded at $81.29, up 0.00% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $33.69B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 15.66, a net margin of 9.4%. Its beta of 0.57 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA is a global enterprise that, through its subsidiaries, operates across three primary business segments: Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care, and Laundry & Home Care. Its Adhesive Technologies division provides a diverse range of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. These specialized products cater to numerous industries, from packaging and consumer goods to automotive, electronics, industrial applications, and the construction and professional trades. Prominent brands in this segment include Loctite, Technomelt, Bonderite, Teroson, and Aquence. The Beauty Care segment focuses on hair cosmetics, alongside body, skin, and oral care products, and also manages professional hair salons. Distribution channels for these offerings are extensive, encompassing traditional retail outlets, salons, external online platforms, and direct-to-consumer sales, with key brands such as Schwarzkopf, Dial, and Syoss. Lastly, the Laundry & Home Care division supplies a broad array of household products. This includes various detergents (heavy-duty and specialty), fabric softeners, laundry performance enhancers, dishwashing liquids, and an assortment of cleaners for bathrooms, glass, and general household use, alongside air fresheners and insect control solutions. Major brands like Persil, Bref, Purex, and all lead this portfolio. Established in 1876, Henkel maintains its headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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