Observed Signal · Oct 29, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: Retail-News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Henkel Posts Double-Digit Sales Growth, Lifts Outlook
Henkel reported a strong third quarter of 2026, with group sales rising 11% to €5.71 billion. Organic growth reached 6.5%, driven by higher prices and increased volumes. The Adhesive Technologies segment grew organically by 7.9%, while Consumer Brands grew 4.8%. The company raised its full-year organic sales growth forecast to 3-4% (previously 1.5-3.5%). However, higher material costs (expected +10%) and increased restructuring charges (€200-250 million) are pressuring profitability. Adjusted return on sales is expected around 15% for the group. The company continues to pursue strategic acquisitions to drive growth in both business areas.
Henkel's financial results are not directly relevant to AdTech, MarTech, or advertising technology.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Group sales rose 11% to €5.71 billion in Q3 2026.
- Organic growth of 6.5%, driven by price increases of 5.4 percentage points.
- Adhesive Technologies organic growth 7.9%; Consumer Brands organic growth 4.8%.
- Full-year organic sales growth forecast raised to 3-4% (previously 1.5-3.5%).
- Restructuring costs expected at €200-250 million for 2026.
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Hornbach Q2 Revenue and EBIT Up Significantly
Hornbach Holding AG & Co. KGaA reported preliminary results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026/27, with net revenue rising 7.3% year-over-year to €1.814 billion, driven by robust customer demand and 1.3 additional selling days. Adjusted EBIT increased 12.8% to €124.6 million, with the adjusted EBIT margin improving to nearly 6.9%. For the first half, revenue grew 6.0% to €3.816 billion and adjusted EBIT rose 4.9% to €285.6 million. The company confirmed its full-year guidance, expecting net revenue at or slightly above the prior year's €6.434 billion and adjusted EBIT within a range of plus or minus five percent. Geopolitical risks remain a concern, potentially affecting consumer sentiment, purchasing costs, and logistics. Final half-year figures are due on September 29, 2026.
Adidas Posts Double-Digit Growth, Raises Full-Year Outlook
Adidas reported strong Q2 2026 results driven by robust demand and a booming Direct-to-Consumer business. Quarterly revenue reached €6.74 billion (up 13% in euros; +14% currency-adjusted), and first-half revenue rose to €13.3 billion (+14%). Operating profit improved 5% to €574 million, while profit from continuing operations increased 6% to €398 million. Direct-to-Consumer sales climbed 25% (e‑commerce +27%, own retail +23%), with particularly strong growth in China, North America and Latin America. The Performance segment surged 39%, supported by football and running products and World Cup visibility. Gross margin improved to 52.5%, and marketing/point-of-sale spend rose 30% to €924 million. Adidas raised its full-year currency-adjusted revenue growth guidance to 9–10% and expects operating profit around €2.3 billion.
Hornbach Reports Higher Sales, Slight Dip in Operating Profit
Hornbach started fiscal 2026/27 with revenue growth driven by strong performance in its European DIY and garden markets, while adjusted operating profit (EBIT) fell marginally. In the quarter to end-May, sales rose by nearly 5% to about €2.0 billion, while adjusted EBIT decreased 0.5% to €161 million and the adjusted operating margin declined from 8.5% to 8.0%. Net profit after non-controlling interests was €99.8 million, down 5.7%, pressured by higher interest costs and negative currency effects. Management cited higher personnel and operating costs (including maintenance and IT) but maintained the full-year guidance: expected revenue roughly at €6.4 billion and an approximately stable adjusted EBIT versus prior year. The SDax-listed stock rose about 2% on the morning of the report.
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