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 (13.03.2026):
Unilever PLC — Full Year 2025 (reporting also the Fourth Quarter 2025): The company delivered underlying sales growth (USG) of 3.5% for full year 2025 (4.2% in Q4), with turnover of €50.5bn (down 3.8% on a reported basis after adverse currency and disposals). Underlying operating margin widened to 20.0% (+60bps) and underlying EPS rose to €3.08 (+0.7%), while diluted EPS was €2.59 (+6.2%). Free cash flow was €5.9bn with 100% cash conversion. The Ice Cream business was demerged in December 2025 and figures are presented on a continuing-operations basis (ex‑Ice Cream).
Sales and volume
Underlying sales growth 3.5% in 2025 (1.5% volume, 2.0% price); Q4 USG 4.2% (2.1% volume). Power Brands (78% of turnover) led with 4.3% USG and volume +2.2%. Regional strength: North America +5.3% USG (volume +3.8%); Asia Pacific Africa +4.6% (volume +3.0%).
Turnover and currency impact
Turnover €50.5bn, a reported decline of (3.8)% vs 2024 driven by adverse currency (-5.9%) and net disposals (-1.2%). Q4 turnover €12.6bn (reported -2.7%).
Profitability and margins
Underlying operating profit €10.1bn (down 1.1%); underlying operating margin 20.0% (+60bps). Gross margin strengthened to 46.9% (+20bps) while brand & marketing investment rose to 16.1% of turnover (+10bps).
Earnings, cash and balance sheet
Underlying EPS €3.08 (+0.7%); diluted EPS €2.59 (+6.2%). Free cash flow €5.9bn (100% cash conversion), closing net debt €23.1bn (net debt / underlying EBITDA ~2.0x). FCF was down €0.4bn mainly due to Ice Cream demerger costs.
Capital allocation
Returned €6.0bn to shareholders in 2025 (dividends + buybacks); quarterly dividend for Q4 payable March 2026 €0.4664/share (+3% vs Q3). New share buyback of up to €1.5bn announced (to start Q2 2026) after completing a €1.5bn buyback in May 2025.
Portfolio actions and productivity
Ice Cream demerged on 6 Dec 2025 (Unilever retains ~19.9% stake to be sold down). Ten transactions announced/completed in 2025 (bolt-ons like Dr. Squatch, Minimalist, disposals such as Conimex). Productivity programme delivered ~€670m of cumulative savings by end‑2025 (ahead of plan), with remaining ~€130m targeted in 2026.
Business group performance
Beauty & Wellbeing and Personal Care led growth: Beauty & Wellbeing USG 4.3% (turnover €12.8bn), Personal Care USG 4.7% (turnover €13.2bn). Home Care USG 2.6% and Foods USG 2.5%. Underlying margins varied by group (e.g. Personal Care UOM 22.6%, Foods 22.6%).
Outlook
Guidance for full year 2026: underlying sales growth expected within the multi‑year range of 4–6% with at least 2% volume growth; 2026 growth expected at the bottom of the range and a modest improvement in underlying operating margin vs 20.0% in 2025.
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