One of the world's largest pure-play consumer health companies, Kenvue makes everyday brands most people already know — Tylenol and Zyrtec for self-care, Neutrogena and Aveeno for skin, and Listerine and BAND-AID for everyday essentials — sold in more than 165 countries. It was spun off from Johnson & Johnson in 2023, and its name blends a Scottish word meaning "knowledge" with "view," chosen to suggest deep consumer insight. The name is pronounced "ken-view."
Kenvue reports Q1 2026 net sales up 4.5%, diluted EPS up 47% to $0.25
Net sales increased 4.5% to $X billion (not stated) for the fiscal first quarter ended March 29, 2026, with organic sales up 0.7% and a 3.8% foreign currency benefit.
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Diluted EPS rose 47% to $0.25 from $0.17; adjusted diluted EPS rose 33% to $0.32 from $0.24.
Gross profit margin expanded to 58.9% from 58.0%; adjusted gross profit margin expanded to 60.8% from 60.0%.
Operating income margin expanded to 19.6% from 14.9%; adjusted operating income margin expanded to 24.0% from 19.8%.
Due to the pending Kimberly-Clark transaction, the company is not providing forward-looking guidance and will not host a conference call.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Kenvue appoints Heather Howlett as interim CFO and Chief Accounting Officer effective May 12, 2026.
Howlett will receive a monthly stipend of $125,000 in addition to her current compensation while serving as interim CFO.
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Amit Banati will step down as Chief Financial Officer effective May 12, 2026.
Heather Howlett, current Chief Accounting Officer, will serve as interim CFO and Chief Accounting Officer starting May 12, 2026.
Howlett's fiscal 2026 compensation includes a base salary of $544,116, target bonus of $299,264, and equity award of $420,000.
The offer letter is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Kenvue CFO Amit Banati to step down effective May 12, 2026
Banati is leaving to become chief executive officer of another company.
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On February 10, 2026, Amit Banati notified Kenvue Inc. that he will resign as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 12, 2026.
Kenvue intends to appoint an interim principal financial officer before Banati's departure, due to its pending transaction with Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
Banati will work with the leadership, financial, and accounting teams on transition matters over the next three months.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements