KKR Prepares Wella for Potential US IPO Valuation of Over $4.3 Billion
ByAinvest
Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 5:34 pm ET1min read
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Wella Company, the maker of Clairol, OPI and Ghd products, may go public in the US this year, valuing the company at more than the $4.3 billion KKR paid for it. The news comes after Coty sold its remaining 25.8% stake in Wella to KKR in mid-December 2025. Wella generated estimated sales of $2.26 billion in 2024, up 3.3% versus 2023, and ranked 21st in the WWD Beauty Inc Top 100.
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