Icahn Enterprises (NASDAQ:IEP) is a diversified holding company that invests across a broad range of industries through its publicly traded common units on the NASDAQ under the symbol IEP. Organized as a Delaware limited partnership, the company is controlled by veteran investor Carl C. Icahn, who has built a reputation for value-driven acquisitions and strategic asset management. Its portfolio spans both public and private businesses, reflecting a mix of cyclical and non-cyclical sectors designed to generate long-term value.
The partnership operates through several core segments, including Investment, Automotive, Energy, Food Packaging, Metals, Home Fashion and Real Estate. In the Investment segment, Icahn Enterprises holds equity stakes in various public companies and private ventures, leveraging its capital markets expertise. Its Automotive interests range from aftermarket engine components to railcar manufacturing, while the Energy division encompasses refining, marketing and petrochemical operations. The Food Packaging group supplies recyclable paperboard cartons to consumer goods companies, and the Metals and Home Fashion segments provide materials and décor products to industrial and retail customers.
Icahn Enterprises maintains an international footprint, with operations and partnerships across North America, Europe and Asia. Its assets include manufacturing facilities, packaging plants and real estate developments that serve global supply chains. The company’s businesses typically operate under well-established brand names and maintain relationships with leading OEMs, retailers and industrial customers, reinforcing its diversified revenue streams and operational resilience in varying market environments.
Founded in 1987 as Icahn Partners L.P. and reorganized in 1997 as Icahn Enterprises, the partnership completed its initial public offering in December 2006. Carl Icahn serves as Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, while day-to-day leadership is supported by a senior management team with extensive industry experience. Headquartered in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, the company continues to pursue strategic acquisitions, capital investments and operational improvements aimed at enhancing shareholder value over the long term.
