Unilever stories volume-led Q1 development and reconfirms full-year outlook

THE WHAT? Unilever reported first-quarter 2026 outcomes exhibiting volume-led development and reaffirmed its full-year steerage.

THE DETAILS The corporate delivered underlying gross sales development of three.8%, pushed primarily by quantity development of two.9%, with worth contributing 0.9%. Energy Manufacturers led efficiency with 5.0% development, whereas rising markets—significantly India and Latin America—have been key contributors. Turnover reached €12.6 billion, down 3.3% because of destructive forex impacts.

In Magnificence & Wellbeing, gross sales rose 3.6%, supported by sturdy efficiency from manufacturers resembling Dove and Vaseline, alongside momentum in status skincare. Private Care grew 3.7%, pushed by deodorants and pores and skin cleaning, whereas Dwelling Care delivered 6.1% development led by sturdy volumes in markets like India and Brazil. Meals grew 2.2%, with Hellmann’s a key driver.

Unilever additionally confirmed strategic strikes, together with the deliberate mixture of its Meals enterprise with McCormick to create a world flavour powerhouse and transition in the direction of a pure-play Dwelling and Private Care (HPC) firm. The group introduced a 3% dividend enhance and launched a €1.5 billion share buyback programme.

THE WHY? The efficiency highlights Unilever’s deal with volume-led development, portfolio simplification and funding in high-performing manufacturers, whereas navigating forex pressures and macroeconomic uncertainty.

Supply: Unilever