Haleon (HLN​​​​​​​) is one of the largest consumer health companies in the world. Over the past year, Haleon PLC share price rose 13.8% from $7.60 to $8.66 as of Tuesday’s market close.

I have been busy buying up some stock this month and was happy to put some fresh and recycled capital to work to try and recoup some of my lost dividend income courtesy of the numerous cuts bestowed upon my portfolio in recent years (thanks VF Corp).

Between Covid, the flu, and RSV, investors in over-the-counter consumer pharmaceutical companies might be wondering if now is a logical time to up their holdings in the companies that make cold and flu medicines. Let’s take a look.