Who Owns Lysol?
Lysol is owned by Reckitt, a British multinational consumer goods company listed on the London Stock Exchange under ticker RKT. Reckitt is headquartered in Slough, Berkshire, England, and reports annual net revenues of approximately $15 billion. Lysol is Reckitt's primary hygiene brand in North America.
Parent Company
Reckitt
Founded
1889
Status
Publicly Traded
Headquarters
Slough, Berkshire, England
Who Owns Lysol?
- Parent Company: Reckitt
- Ownership Type: Wholly owned
- Company Type: Publicly Traded
- Stock Ticker: LSE: RKT
| Brand | Parent Company | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lysol | Reckitt | Wholly owned |
History of Lysol
- Founded: 1889
- Founders: Gustav Raupenstrauch
Lysol's original formulation was developed in Hamburg, Germany, in 1889 as a disinfectant used during a cholera epidemic. The product was introduced in the United States in 1906 and marketed as a household disinfectant. It became one of the most widely known cleaning and disinfecting brands in the American market over the following century.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Lysol products experienced unprecedented demand as consumers sought to disinfect surfaces. The brand's name became synonymous with surface disinfection in public discourse.
About Reckitt
British multinational consumer goods company that owns leading health, hygiene, and nutrition brands including Lysol, Dettol, Enfamil, Nurofen, and Durex.
- Founded: 1999
- Headquarters: Slough, England, UK
- Company Type: Publicly Traded
- Stock: LSE: RKT
- Revenue: £14.6B (FY2024)
- Employees: ~40,000
Where Is Lysol Made / Based?
- Headquarters: Slough, Berkshire, England
- Manufacturing / Operations: United States, Canada
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Lysol on AmazonCompetitors to Lysol
These competing brands operate in the same categories and provide similar products or services. Compare key attributes to understand market positioning and competitive landscape.
| Brand | Parent Company | Country | Founded | Market Position | Primary Market | Gender Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reckitt | England | 1933 | Market leader | Global | All-consumers | |
| Clorox | USA | 1929 | Mass market | Global | Unisex |
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Dettol
Owned by Reckitt
British antiseptic and disinfectant brand launched in 1933, owned by Reckitt. The world's leading antiseptic brand with particular strength across Asia, Africa, Australia, and the UK.
Pine-Sol
Owned by The Clorox Company
American cleaning products brand known for its pine-scented multi-surface cleaner and disinfectant for household and commercial cleaning applications.
Competitive Analysis
Market Positioning: Lysol competes with 2 brands in the same categories, ranging from mass market to luxury positioning.
Geographic Distribution: Competitors are headquartered across multiple regions, indicating global competition in this market segment.
Brand Heritage: Competitor brands range from established heritage brands to newer market entrants, with founding years spanning several decades.
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