Unilever Raises Full-Year Volume Growth Outlook After Strong Q3 2026 Performance

Unilever plc announced on October 28, 2026 that it is lifting its full-year underlying volume-growth target to at least 3 percent, up from the prior guidance of around 3 percent. The revision follows third-quarter underlying sales growth of 5.2 percent, driven by a 2.9 percent rise in volumes and a 2.3 percent contribution from price increases. Turnover reached €13.3 billion, a 6.7 percent year-on-year increase.

Unilever upgrades volume outlook and Unilever stock costs EUR 57.52

The company has been streamlining its portfolio under CEO Fernando Fernandez to become a pure-play home-and-personal-care group. In March 2026 Unilever agreed to combine its Foods business with McCormick, a transaction that remains subject to shareholder and regulatory approval. The separation work is progressing, with regulatory filings already submitted. Emerging markets, particularly India (15 percent growth) and broader Latin America and Southeast Asia, have become the primary engine of growth, offsetting weaker performance in developed markets.

Unilever upgrades volume outlook and Unilever stock costs EUR 57.52

• Underlying sales growth (Q3 2026): 5.2 percent (Unilever release).

Unilever upgrades volume outlook and Unilever stock costs EUR 57.52

• Volume growth (Q3 2026): 2.9 percent; price contribution: 2.3 percent.

Unilever: Revenue Up 6.7% in Third Quarter, Driven by Emerging Markets

• Home Care growth: 9.1 percent; Personal Care growth: 6.3 percent; Beauty & Wellbeing growth: 5.7 percent.

Unilever lifts volume outlook as emerging markets drive growth

• Foods business: 0.1 percent underlying growth, with a 1.1 percent volume decline.

Unilever upgrades volume outlook and Unilever stock costs EUR 57.52

• Emerging-market sales increase: 9.5 percent overall; India alone up 15 percent.

Unilever: Revenue Up 6.7% in Third Quarter, Driven by Emerging Markets

• Developed-market sales change: -0.9 percent overall.

Unilever Raises Volume Outlook After 5.2% Growth

• Interim dividend: €0.4664 per share, a 3.0 percent rise year-on-year.

Unilever upgrades volume outlook and Unilever stock costs EUR 57.52

The company reaffirmed its full-year underlying sales-growth range of 4 percent to 6 percent and expects a modest improvement in underlying operating margin from 20.0 percent in 2025.

Unilever upgrades volume outlook and Unilever stock costs EUR 57.52

• “Emerging markets were again a key driver, with broad-based growth across markets, led by India and continued strength in Latin America and Southeast Asia,” — Fernando Fernandez, portfolio under CEO

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• “We have delivered another quarter of competitive growth, led by continued strong volume delivery and a step up in price to offset the impact of higher commodity costs. Our Power Brands continued to lead performance, with strong growth across Home Care, Personal Care and Beauty & Wellbeing,” — CEO Fernando Fernandez. Emerging, said CEO

Unilever lifts volume outlook as emerging markets drive growth

• “Unilever’s third-quarter update should reassure that the consumer goods giant remains on track despite a challenging backdrop. Underlying sales growth of 5.2% came in ahead of expectations, driven by a combination of price increases and improving volumes, highlighting the resilience of demand for its key brands even as consumers remain cautious about spending,” — Garry White, Chief Investment Commentator at Raymond James

Unilever lifts volume outlook as emerging markets drive growth

Unilever’s investor calendar lists an Investor Event on November 4, 2026, during which management will explain how the ongoing transformation is creating a more focused business model. The event is scheduled and will occur after the current reporting period.

Unilever upgrades volume outlook and Unilever stock costs EUR 57.52