Band-Aid is owned by Kenvue (the United States, NYSE: KVUE), which was separated from Johnson & Johnson on 23 August 2023.[1][2] Before Kenvue, Band-Aid was owned by Johnson & Johnson from 1920 to 2023.[2]
Band-Aid adhesive bandages were invented in 1920 by Earle Dickson, a Johnson & Johnson employee whose wife cut herself often enough while cooking that he prepared dressings in advance. The name is used generically in the United States, and the brand moved to Kenvue in the 2023 separation.
Kimberly-Clark agreed to acquire Kenvue for $3.50 in cash plus 0.14625 Kimberly-Clark shares for each Kenvue share, which would combine Huggies and Kleenex with Tylenol, Listerine and Neutrogena. Kimberly-Clark expects to issue about 280 million shares and pay about $6.7 billion in cash, leaving its existing shareholders with about 54 per cent of the combined company.
Johnson & Johnson separated its consumer health business as Kenvue, which listed in May 2023 and was fully split off through an exchange offer completed on 23 August 2023. Tylenol, Band-Aid, Listerine, Neutrogena and Johnson's Baby all moved to the new company.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Band-Aid?
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The parent company of Band-Aid is Kenvue, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Band-Aid American?
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Yes. Band-Aid originated in the United States in 1920 and its owner, Kenvue, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Kenvue owned Band-Aid?
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Kenvue has owned Band-Aid since 23 August 2023.
Who owned Band-Aid before Kenvue?
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Before Kenvue, Band-Aid was owned by Johnson & Johnson from 1920 until 2023.
Is Band-Aid still owned by Kenvue?
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Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Band-Aid is still owned by Kenvue. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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