Henkel ups full year forecast on stronger-than-expected Q3
Oct 29 (Reuters) - Germany's Henkel HNKG.DE slightly upgraded its sales outlook for the year on Thursday, as its organic sales grew more than expected in the third quarter.
The consumer goods and adhesives maker now expects 2026 organic sales to grow by 3% to 4%, up from previous expectations of between 1.5% to 3.5%
Return on sales, adjusted for one-time expenses and income, and for restructuring expenses, is expected increase by 15% (14.5% to 16% previously)
In the third quarter, the Persil-maker's organic sales grew 6.5%, ahead of a Vara consensus that expected a 4.1% increase