Earnings ·
Unilever reported H1 2026 results with underlying sales growth (USG) of 4.8%, driven by 4.2% volume growth
ULUnilever PLC
Unilever reported H1 2026 results with underlying sales growth (USG) of 4.8%, driven by 4.2% volume growth. Turnover reached €25.6 billion, up 0.5% year-over-year. Underlying operating profit rose 0.9% to €5.2 billion, with an underlying operating margin of 20.3%. The company upgraded its full-year 2026 outlook, expecting USG within the 4% to 6% range. Key strategic developments include the ongoing separation of the Foods business via a combination with McCormick and the completed €1.5 billion share buyback program. The company also completed an €800 million productivity program ahead of schedule. Unilever is a consumer goods company producing beauty, personal care, home care, and food products.