THE WHAT? Unilever has reported third-quarter 2026 turnover of €13.3 billion, up 6.7%, with underlying sales growth of 5.2% driven by strong performances across Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care and emerging markets.
THE DETAILS Beauty & Wellbeing delivered 5.7% underlying sales growth, supported by double-digit growth in Dove, Vaseline, Sunsilk, Clear and K18, while Personal Care increased 6.3%, driven by skin cleansing and deodorants. Emerging markets grew 9.5%, led by India, Latin America and South East Asia, while developed markets declined 0.9%. Group volume growth reached 2.9%, with pricing contributing 2.3%. Unilever upgraded its full-year volume growth outlook to at least 3%, maintaining its underlying sales growth guidance of 4%–6%. The company also confirmed progress on its planned Foods business combination with McCormick, supporting its transition towards a more focused home and personal care portfolio.
THE WHY? The results highlight the increasing strategic importance of cosmetics and personal care within Unilever’s portfolio as the group moves towards a more focused operating structure. Strong demand for established hair care and skincare brands, alongside growth in emerging markets, reinforces the role of brand investment, innovation and geographic diversification in sustaining performance.
Source: Unilever
