Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics

Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics

Spanning household soaps, industrial detergents, cleaning preparations, perfumes, and cosmetics, SIC 2840 serves both mass retail consumers and institutional buyers in hospitality, healthcare, and facilities management; revenue depends on brand strength, distribution reach, and contract supply. Core players balance fragrance and efficacy with compliance on FDA cosmetic oversight, EPA and state chemical disclosures, stringent labeling rules, and rising scrutiny over allergens and PFAS-like ingredients, while managing commodity surfactant and packaging costs. In 2024-2025, the category is shifting toward concentrated formats, refillable and biodegradable packaging, microbiome-friendly and mineral-based formulas, AI-enabled personalization, and resilient omni-channel mixes that blend DTC with club and dollar channels amid aggressive private-label competition. Carbon and water intensity targets, along with extended producer responsibility schemes, are reshaping sourcing and product design. Keep tabs on how leading filers navigate these margins, recalls, and sustainability bets by viewing live SEC filings on EarningsFeed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · 11/23/2025