Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (HENKY)
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 $20.68, down 1.48% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $34.28B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 16.35, a net margin of 9.4%. Its beta of 0.56 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Globally, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, alongside its various subsidiaries, operates across three principal business segments: adhesive technologies, beauty care, and laundry and home care. Its Adhesive Technologies division provides a range of glues, sealing compounds, and specialized coatings. These solutions cater to numerous industries, such as packaging, consumer products, automotive, metals, electronics, industrial applications, and the construction and professional trades. Key brands associated with this segment include Loctite, Technomelt, Bonderite, Teroson, and Aquence. The Beauty Care segment focuses on hair care products, personal cleansing and skincare items, and oral hygiene solutions, while also managing professional hair salons. Its offerings reach consumers through traditional retail outlets, salons, external e-commerce sites, and direct-to-consumer sales, prominently featuring brands like Schwarzkopf, Dial, and Syoss. Within the Laundry & Home Care division, the portfolio spans a broad spectrum of items, including robust and specialized laundry detergents, fabric conditioners, and performance boosters. It also encompasses manual and automatic dishwashing liquids, various cleaning agents for bathrooms, general household surfaces, glass, and specialized needs, along with air fresheners and pest control solutions for residential use. Prominent brands in this category are Persil, Bref, Purex, and all. Established in 1876, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA maintains its corporate headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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