Unilever announced its results for the first half of 2026 on July 28, achieving a 4.8% increase in basic sales, including 4.2% increase in sales volume and 0.6% increase in price. The company said that basic sales increased 5.8% in the second quarter and sales volume increased by 5.5%. The growth momentum was faster than in the first quarter. In the first half of the year, Unilever's turnover was 25.6 billion euros, up 0.5% year over year. Underlying operating profit was 5.2 billion euros, up 0.9% year on year, and basic operating margin was 20.3%, up 10 basis points year on year. Underlying earnings per share increased 2.4% to €1.61, while diluted earnings per share fell 2.5% to €1.38. The company's free cash flow reached 1.5 billion euros. Unilever said it has completed the 800 million euro productivity improvement plan ahead of schedule, completed the quarterly dividend increase of 3% year on year, and completed the 500 million euro share repurchase plan. The company also said that plans to split the Unilever food business are progressing.

Unilever announced its results for the first half of 2026 on July 28, achieving a 4.8% increase in basic sales, including 4.2% increase in sales volume and 0.6% increase in price. The company said that basic sales increased 5.8% in the second quarter and sales volume increased by 5.5%. The growth momentum was faster than in the first quarter. In the first half of the year, Unilever's turnover was 25.6 billion euros, up 0.5% year over year. Underlying operating profit was 5.2 billion euros, up 0.9% year on year, and basic operating margin was 20.3%, up 10 basis points year on year. Underlying earnings per share increased 2.4% to €1.61, while diluted earnings per share fell 2.5% to €1.38. The company's free cash flow reached 1.5 billion euros. Unilever said it has completed the 800 million euro productivity improvement plan ahead of schedule, completed the quarterly dividend increase of 3% year on year, and completed the 500 million euro share repurchase plan. The company also said that plans to split the Unilever food business are progressing.