Kenvue Beauty Sales Rise 5.1% in Second Quarter
Kenvue's Skin Health and Beauty division grew sales as its proposed acquisition by Kimberly-Clark remains on track.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Beauty
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Kenvue's Skin Health and Beauty division recorded 5.1% second-quarter sales growth, supported by higher volumes and pricing across all regions. Neutrogena and OGX drove performance in the division, which delivered 3.7% organic sales growth.
Why it matters
The division's growth reflects continued demand for skin health and beauty products across U.S. consumers and markets. The results come as Kimberly-Clark's proposed acquisition of Kenvue remains subject to regulatory approvals.
Kenvue reported group revenue of US$3.96 billion, up 3%, with net income of US$456 million in the quarter. The company's US$250 million restructuring programme is aimed at improving supply chain efficiency and reducing operating costs.
The players
Kenvue
Kenvue is a consumer health company whose brands include Neutrogena and OGX.
Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark is a consumer products company known for brands such as Kleenex and Huggies.
The details
Growth in the Skin Health and Beauty division was supported by higher volumes and pricing across all regions, along with increased digital sales and new product introductions. Neutrogena and OGX were the main contributors to performance.
Timeline
Second quarter 2026: Skin Health and Beauty division reports 5.1% sales growth.
Fourth quarter 2026: Kimberly-Clark's acquisition of Kenvue expected to complete.
Industry Landscape
The growth comes as Kimberly-Clark pursues Kenvue, a deal that would combine consumer health and personal care brands under one company. Kenvue's Neutrogena and OGX lines remain central to its beauty and skin health business.
Shoppers may continue to find Neutrogena and OGX products across U.S. retail channels as the brands grow. The pending acquisition could eventually change how these products are owned and managed.
The takeaway
Kenvue's growth shows that skin health and beauty brands can still expand through pricing, volume and digital sales. Readers following these brands should watch for the acquisition's regulatory outcome in late 2026.
What happens next
The Kimberly-Clark acquisition of Kenvue is expected to complete in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Global Cosmetics News.
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