Stayfree is owned by Kenvue (the United States, NYSE: KVUE), which was separated from Johnson & Johnson on 23 August 2023.[1][2] Before Kenvue, Stayfree was owned by Johnson & Johnson from 1970 to 2023.[2]
Stayfree introduced the first sanitary pad with an adhesive strip in 1970, replacing the belts and pins that the category had required and changing the product fundamentally within a few years. It is now sold mainly in North America, India and Latin America.
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 Stayfree?
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The parent company of Stayfree is Kenvue, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Stayfree American?
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Yes. Stayfree originated in the United States in 1970 and its owner, Kenvue, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Kenvue owned Stayfree?
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Kenvue has owned Stayfree since 23 August 2023.
Who owned Stayfree before Kenvue?
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Before Kenvue, Stayfree was owned by Johnson & Johnson from 1970 until 2023.
Is Stayfree still owned by Kenvue?
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Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Stayfree is still owned by Kenvue. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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