Unilever PLC
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Unilever PLC
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About company
Unilever PLC is a multinational consumer goods company known for its sustainability efforts and commitment to environmental and social responsibility. With a strong focus on sustainability leadership, Unilever has been recognized by the GlobeScan Sustainability Leaders Survey for over a decade, consistently ranking high in the survey. The company's diverse portfolio includes a wide range of household and personal care products, food and beverage brands, and more, making it a prominent player in the global consumer goods industry.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer Non-CyclicalsLatest Results (25.04.2026):
Unilever PLC — Full Year 2025 results (including fourth quarter 2025): Unilever reported underlying sales growth of 3.5% for the full year (4.2% in Q4) with volume recovery, turnover of €50.5bn (down 3.8% mainly from adverse currency), underlying operating margin expanding to 20.0%, underlying EPS of €3.08 (+0.7%) and diluted EPS of €2.59 (+6.2%). The company delivered €5.9bn free cash flow (100% cash conversion), completed the Ice Cream demerger in December 2025, announced a new €1.5bn buyback and raised the quarterly dividend.
Sales & volumes
Underlying sales growth (USG) 3.5% for FY2025 with 1.5% volume; Q4 USG strengthened to 4.2% with 2.1% volume. Power Brands (78% of turnover) grew 4.3% USG with 2.2% volume. Regional momentum: Asia Pacific Africa and North America led, while Latin America remained weak.
Revenue and currency
Turnover €50.5bn, down 3.8% vs 2024. About (5.9)% of the decline was due to adverse currency movements and (1.2)% from net disposals; underlying growth offset some of these headwinds.
Profitability & earnings
Underlying operating profit €10.1bn (‑1.1% y/y) with underlying operating margin 20.0% (+60bps). Gross margin 46.9% (+20bps). Underlying EPS €3.08 (+0.7%); diluted EPS €2.59 (+6.2%). Reported operating profit €9.0bn and net profit from continuing operations €6.2bn.
Cash, balance sheet & returns
Free cash flow €5.9bn (100% cash conversion), down €0.4bn mainly due to Ice Cream demerger costs. Closing net debt €23.1bn (net debt / underlying EBITDA ~2.0x). Returned ~€6.0bn to shareholders in 2025 (dividends + buybacks); new €1.5bn share buyback announced to start Q2 2026. Quarterly dividend €0.4664 per share (up 3% vs Q3 2025).
Portfolio, transformation & productivity
Ice Cream demerged (TMICC listed Dec 6, 2025); Unilever retained ~19.9% minority stake. Continued M&A and disposals (10 transactions announced/closed in 2025), targeted to build Beauty & Wellbeing and Personal Care exposure. Productivity programme ahead of plan with ~€670m cumulative savings in 2025 (target €800m total).
Outlook & guidance
Company expects FY2026 underlying sales growth within its multi‑year 4–6% range, with at least 2% volume growth (2026 expected at the bottom end given slower markets) and a modest improvement in underlying operating margin versus 20.0% in 2025.
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