Who owns Listerine?

Kenvue

Listerine is owned by Kenvue, which has held the brand since 2023. Kenvue was spun out of Johnson & Johnson in 2023 and holds Neutrogena, Aveeno, Listerine and Band-Aid.

Ownership source

Ownership at a glance

BrandListerine
Parent companyKenvue
Owned since2023
Parent HQSummit, United States
Parent sectorConsumer health and skincare
In our catalogNot stocked — we track the brand for reference only
All brands owned by Kenvue

Kenvue's ethics record

Kenvue inherits Johnson & Johnson's consumer-health portfolio and its litigation history. None of its skincare brands are certified cruelty-free and most are sold in mainland China.

Other brands Kenvue owns

Ownership records come from company brand directories, filings and acquisition announcements. Read our methodology.

Who owns Listerine? FAQs

Who owns Listerine?+

Listerine is owned by Kenvue, which has held the brand since 2023. Kenvue was spun out of Johnson & Johnson in 2023 and holds Neutrogena, Aveeno, Listerine and Band-Aid.

When did Kenvue buy Listerine?+

Kenvue has owned Listerine since 2023.

Does the parent company change whether Listerine is ethical?+

It changes where your money ends up. Certifications like Leaping Bunny and B Corp are audited at brand level, so Listerine can hold marks its parent does not — but group-level policies on animal testing, sourcing and lobbying still apply to the profits.

What other brands does Kenvue own?+

In our database, Kenvue also owns Aveeno, Band-Aid, Neutrogena.