Beiersdorf reported Q1 2026 revenue of €2.484 bn, down 7.7% YoY and missing the €2.53 bn forecast.
The group’s shares fell 5.24% in after‑hours trading, closing at €74.93, near a 52‑week low.
Derma business drove +8.2% organic growth, especially in China where Eucerin sales surged 87%; La Prairie fell 14.9% organic.
CFO Astrid Hermann highlighted FX headwinds, Middle‑East crisis and retailer pricing disputes as key risks affecting Nivea and overall sales.