Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Unilever reports strongest sales growth in a decade
Unilever, a big company that makes products like Dove soap and Marmite, just had its best sales growth in over 10 years.
This is because more people are buying their products, not just because prices went up.
The company is also making a big deal worth £33.8 billion to combine its food business with another company called McCormick.
Some people who own shares in Unilever are worried about this deal, but the company thinks it's a good idea.
The company's beauty and personal care products are doing really well, but their food products aren't growing as fast.
Overall, Unilever is feeling more confident about the future.
Unilever reported its strongest quarterly volume growth in over a decade.
The company raised its full-year sales outlook to 4% to 6%.
Sales growth was driven by higher volumes rather than price increases.
Unilever's food division lagged behind other sectors like beauty and personal care.
The company is proceeding with a £33.8 billion food joint venture with McCormick.
- Who
- Unilever, a consumer goods giant with brands like Dove, Marmite, and Persil
- What
- Reported its strongest quarterly volume growth in over a decade
- When
- Second quarter of the fiscal year
- Where
- Global operations, with a focus on the UK and US markets
- Why
- Driven by higher sales volumes and strategic business decisions ahead of a major food business deal
Shareholders' Concerns
Management's Perspective
Food Business Deal
Shareholders' Concerns
Some shareholders argue the £33.8 billion food joint venture with McCormick should have been put to a shareholder vote.
Management's Perspective
Management believes the deal will strengthen the food business through premium products and strategic partnerships.
- Company
- Unilever
- CEO
- Fernando Fernandez
- Quarterly Sales Growth
- 5.8%
- Volume Growth
- 5.5%
- Full-Year Sales Outlook
- 4% to 6%
- Deal Value
- £33.8 billion
- Deal Partner
- McCormick