Who owns Yankee Candle?
Yankee Candle is owned by Newell Brands (the United States, NASDAQ: NWL), which has owned the brand since 15 April 2016.[1] Yankee Candle was founded in 1969 in Massachusetts and was independent until 2016.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Newell Brands Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1969–2016)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Atlanta, Georgia
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Massachusetts
- Founded
- 1969
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Candles & home fragrance
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: NWL
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Yankee Candle
Yankee Candle began in 1969 when a Massachusetts teenager melted crayons to make a candle as a Christmas present for his mother, and grew into the largest scented candle business in the United States. It came to Newell with the Jarden acquisition in 2016.
Ownership timeline of Yankee Candle
- 2016 – present Newell Brands [1] verified
Where Yankee Candle sits in Newell Brands
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Yankee Candle?
The parent company of Yankee Candle is Newell Brands, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Yankee Candle American?
Yes. Yankee Candle originated in the United States in 1969 and its owner, Newell Brands, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Newell Brands owned Yankee Candle?
Newell Brands has owned Yankee Candle since 15 April 2016.
Who owned Yankee Candle before Newell Brands?
Yankee Candle was an independent company from its founding in 1969 in Massachusetts until Newell Brands acquired it in 2016.
Is Yankee Candle still owned by Newell Brands?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Yankee Candle 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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