Henkel Lifts 2026 Organic Sales Growth Forecast After Strong Q3

what happened

German consumer goods maker Henkel raised its full-year sales forecast after strong organic growth in the third quarter, according to Dow Jones Newswires. Third-quarter sales reached 5.71 billion euros ($6.37 billion), rising 11% in nominal terms and 6.5% organically, helped by better pricing and higher volumes.

Henkel now expects organic sales growth of 3.0% to 4.0% in 2026, up from 1.5% to 3.5% previously, which moves the midpoint of its range higher. Adjusted return on sales is now seen at around 15%, compared with 14.5% to 16.0% before. Adjusted earnings per share are expected to rise at a mid-single-digit rate at constant exchange rates, versus a low to high single-digit increase previously.

The company will publish full third-quarter results on November 10.

why it matters

A higher sales outlook in consumer staples suggests that demand and pricing power are holding up for producers. Because the earnings guidance was also updated, investors may read the move as a sign of margin resilience, not just revenue growth. Market participants will look to the November 10 report to see whether volume gains continue.

market impact

Henkel shares: higher sales and profit outlook supports the company's stock

• ▲Henkel shares pressure up — raised sales and earnings outlook supports expectations for the company

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