Who owns the cold brands?
12 cold brands tracked here are owned by 8 companies; the three largest owners, Reckitt, Kenvue and Prestige Consumer Healthcare, control 7 of them (58%) as of Sep 2026.
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12
brands
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8
owning companies
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58%
held by top 3 owners
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6
foreign-owned brands · origin ≠ owner HQ
Biggest owners of cold brands
| # | Owner | HQ | Brands in this category | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reckitt | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 3 | Lemsip, Mucinex, Strepsils |
| 2 | Kenvue | 🇺🇸 United States | 2 | Benadryl, Zyrtec |
| 3 | Prestige Consumer Healthcare | 🇺🇸 United States | 2 | Chloraseptic, Clear Eyes |
| 4 | Bayer | 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Claritin |
| 5 | Mondelēz | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | Halls |
| 6 | Perrigo | 🇮🇪 Ireland | 1 | Nasonex |
| 7 | Haleon | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Otrivin |
| 8 | Procter & Gamble | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | Vicks |