Henkel KGaA (HEN3) Stock Overview
Engages in the adhesive technologies and consumer brands businesses in Europe, India, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Latin America, the Asia Pacific. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | €66.68 |
| 52 Week High | €84.20 |
| 52 Week Low | €61.28 |
| Beta | 0.56 |
| 1 Month Change | 7.38% |
| 3 Month Change | -17.50% |
| 1 Year Change | -5.39% |
| 3 Year Change | -10.86% |
| 5 Year Change | -29.30% |
| Change since IPO | 191.01% |
Recent News & Updates
HEN3: R&D Expansion And Packaging Solutions Will Shape The 2026 Outlook
The analyst price target for Henkel KGaA has been trimmed by about €1 to €75.61, as analysts factor in slightly higher assumed revenue growth, modestly lower profit margins, and recent reductions to Street targets citing exposure to macro and input cost pressures with limited pricing power. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Henkel KGaA has leaned more cautious, with several firms trimming price targets and, in some cases, downgrading ratings.HEN3: R&D Expansion And M&A Talks Will Shape The 2026 Outlook
Henkel KGaA's analyst price target has been trimmed by about €1, as recent research points to slightly softer assumptions on fair value, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Several firms have cut targets into the €66.50 to €86.70 range and cite exposure to macro and input cost pressures as key factors.Recent updates
HEN3: R&D Expansion And Packaging Solutions Will Shape The 2026 Outlook
The analyst price target for Henkel KGaA has been trimmed by about €1 to €75.61, as analysts factor in slightly higher assumed revenue growth, modestly lower profit margins, and recent reductions to Street targets citing exposure to macro and input cost pressures with limited pricing power. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Henkel KGaA has leaned more cautious, with several firms trimming price targets and, in some cases, downgrading ratings.HEN3: R&D Expansion And M&A Talks Will Shape The 2026 Outlook
Henkel KGaA's analyst price target has been trimmed by about €1, as recent research points to slightly softer assumptions on fair value, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Several firms have cut targets into the €66.50 to €86.70 range and cite exposure to macro and input cost pressures as key factors.HEN3: M&A Talks And R&D Expansion Will Drive The 2026 Outlook
Henkel KGaA's analyst fair value estimate has been trimmed by about €1.30 to €77.81, as analysts recalibrate price targets following a series of recent target cuts and downgrades that cite macro exposure, input cost pressures, and a more cautious view on upside after the stock's rally. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates present a mixed picture, with multiple firms trimming price targets and several moving to more cautious ratings after the stock's recent rally.HEN3: Neutral Ratings And M&A Talks Will Shape The 2026 Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Henkel KGaA to €86.70, reflecting a more neutral stance following the recent share price rally and slightly adjusted expectations for revenue growth and profitability. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Some bullish analysts view the recent rally as a sign that the market now prices in more balanced expectations for revenue growth and profitability, which they see as closer to fair value around the new €86.70 target.HEN3: Home Care Pricing Pressure And Takeover Talks Will Shape 2026 Outlook
Analysts have made only a marginal adjustment to their Henkel KGaA price targets, with the updated fair value moving from about €79.08 to €79.11. This reflects caution after recent downgrades that highlight limited upside following the share price rally and ongoing concerns around home care pricing pressure into 2026.HEN3: Home Care Pricing Pressure And M&A Activity Will Shape 2026 Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Henkel KGaA slightly higher to €79.08 from €78.70. At the same time, recent research highlighting pressure on home care pricing and lower Street price targets, including a cut to €65, helps explain the more cautious tone around the updated assumptions.HEN3: Home Care Pricing Pressure Will Be Balanced By Potential Acquisitions
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Henkel KGaA edges higher to about €78.70 from roughly €78.67, reflecting analysts' mixed views as some factor in slightly firmer profit margin assumptions and a modestly lower future P/E, while others cite pricing pressure in home care and recent downgrades. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Henkel KGaA shows a mix of caution and tempered optimism, with several firms reassessing both ratings and price targets as they factor in margin assumptions and category specific pressures.HEN3: Home Care Pricing Risks Will Be Offset By Potential Haircare Acquisition
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Henkel KGaA from about €79.32 to €78.67. This change reflects slightly softer revenue growth assumptions and increased caution on home care pricing, alongside a mix of lower targets such as €65 and modest upward revisions to around €80.40.HEN3: Margin Discipline Will Support Upside Despite Home Care Pricing Risk
Henkel KGaA's analyst price target has edged slightly lower, from about EUR 79.49 to EUR 79.32, as analysts factor in modestly softer long term revenue growth assumptions and heightened caution around home care pricing pressures. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research presents a mixed picture for Henkel KGaA, with incremental target price moves masking a more meaningful divergence in conviction around the company’s ability to navigate slower growth, category specific headwinds, and execution risk into 2026.HEN3: Margin Resilience Will Support Upside Despite Home Care Pricing Pressure
Henkel KGaA's analyst price target has edged lower to about EUR 79.50 from roughly EUR 80.40 as analysts factor in softer revenue growth assumptions and mounting pricing pressure in home care, partly offset by slightly improved margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Analyst views on Henkel KGaA have become more polarized, with recent moves in both directions reflecting differing assessments of the company’s ability to navigate pricing dynamics and sustain earnings growth.Sustainable Pipelines And Digital Upgrades Will Expand Global Markets
Henkel KGaA’s consensus price target was revised down slightly to €80.36 as analysts note that although destocking headwinds have eased and margin recovery is underway, ongoing structural challenges and mixed segment performance warrant caution. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite that near-term destocking headwinds for Henkel’s consumer brands are now over, supporting a potential re-rating from previously depressed levels.Sustainable Pipelines And Digital Upgrades Will Expand Global Markets
Henkel KGaA’s price target was modestly raised to €81.80 as analysts cited resolved U.S. destocking, margin outperformance, and an improving adhesives outlook, partially offset by ongoing volume challenges in the consumer segment. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that Henkel's consumer brands segment has moved past its most significant challenges, with U.S. destocking headwinds now largely resolved.
Adhesive Technologies And Sustainability Efforts Propel Innovative Revenue Growth
Strategic investments and tech-driven innovations in high-potential markets like Electronics and aerospace are key growth drivers for Henkel's revenue.Shareholder Returns
| HEN3 | DE Household Products | DE Market | |
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| 7D | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% |
| 1Y | -5.4% | -9.0% | 2.0% |
Return vs Industry: HEN3 exceeded the German Household Products industry which returned -9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HEN3 underperformed the German Market which returned 2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HEN3 volatility | |
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| HEN3 Average Weekly Movement | 3.6% |
| Household Products Industry Average Movement | 4.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in DE Market | 13.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in DE Market | 2.7% |
Stable Share Price: HEN3 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the German market.
Volatility Over Time: HEN3's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1876 | 42,200 | Carsten Knobel | www.henkel.com |
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the adhesive technologies and consumer brands businesses in Europe, India, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Latin America, the Asia Pacific. It offers adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings for various business areas, including packaging and consumer goods; mobility and electronics; and craftsmen, construction, and professional industries. The company also provides hair styling, hair colorants, and hair care products; and body care products, as well as distributes its products through brick-and-mortar stores, hair salons, and digital channels.
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Fundamentals Summary
| HEN3 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | €25.89b |
| Earnings (TTM) | €2.04b |
| Revenue (TTM) | €20.50b |
Is HEN3 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HEN3 income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | €20.50b |
| Cost of Revenue | €10.07b |
| Gross Profit | €10.42b |
| Other Expenses | €8.39b |
| Earnings | €2.04b |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Aug 06, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 5.02 |
| Gross Margin | 50.85% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.93% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 14.8% |
How did HEN3 perform over the long term?
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/31 08:27 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA is covered by 38 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Gerhard Schwarz | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Juan Rios Peris | Banco Santander |
| Patrick Folan | Barclays |