Henkel has revised its 2025 organic sales growth forecast downward to 1–2%, significantly lower than the initial 1.5–3.5% target, citing weak consumer demand and declines in its industrial adhesives business. Quarterly results reflect the challenge: Q2 revenue fell to €5.2 billion from €5.5 billion, though organic growth edged up 0.9%, a slight improvement over earlier weak performance. Half-year organic sales dipped 0.1%, underscoring persistent market headwinds.
Efficiency Measures Offset Weak Sales
Despite sluggish revenue, cost-cutting and portfolio adjustments boosted Henkel’s adjusted operating margin by 0.6 percentage points to 15.5%, prompting the company to raise its full-year margin guidance to 14.5–15.5%. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, noting the margin resilience as a positive signal amid geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures. The stock gained 1.6% in early trading, suggesting investor confidence in structural improvements over near-term growth concerns.
