Who owns Sharpie?
Sharpie is owned by Newell Brands (the United States, NASDAQ: NWL).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Newell Brands Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Atlanta, Georgia
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1964
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Writing instruments & office
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: NWL
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Sharpie
Sharpie launched the first permanent marker in a pen form in 1964, small enough to carry in a pocket, where previous markers had been bulky. Its use for autographs made it a fixture of sport and entertainment, and the brand has extended into highlighters, pens and art materials.
Ownership timeline of Sharpie
- 1964 – present Newell Brands [1] verified
Where Sharpie sits in Newell Brands
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Sharpie?
The parent company of Sharpie is Newell Brands, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Sharpie American?
Yes. Sharpie originated in the United States in 1964 and its owner, Newell Brands, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Sharpie still owned by Newell Brands?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Sharpie is still owned by Newell Brands. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Newell Brands Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-13 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 13 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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