Unilever stock gains on 4.8 percent first-half growth

Published on 09/09/2026 at 21:12 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Unilever stock drew attention on September 9, 2026, after Unilever reported 4.8 percent underlying sales growth in the first half. The shares opened at USD 63.54, with an average target of USD 65.55.

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Unilever stock (GB00B10RZP78) is supported by a stronger growth story after the company said on September 9, 2026, that first-half underlying sales growth reached 4.8 percent and volume growth topped 4 percent.

Growth reset

According to Investing.com, chief executive Fernando Fernandez said Unilever has become a more focused company after major portfolio moves, including the separation of Ice Cream and the planned food combination with McCormick. He also said the group now expects to be a EUR 39 billion pure-play home and personal care company, with 62 percent of revenue from emerging markets.

The same source said Unilever raised brand and marketing investment to 16 percent of revenue from 13 percent three years ago, while Priya Nair said Hindustan Unilever reached 9 out of 10 households in India, sold 85 billion packs a year and posted an EBITDA margin of 23.6 percent in fiscal 2025.

Analysts stay cautious

According to MarketBeat, twelve analysts covering Unilever assigned a consensus Hold rating on September 9, 2026, with two sell, six hold, two buy and two strong-buy ratings.

The same report put the average 12-month price target at USD 65.55 versus an opening price of USD 63.54. MarketBeat also said Unilever's latest quarterly earnings were USD 0.59 per share versus USD 1.84 expected, while revenue came in at USD 14.62 billion versus USD 14.80 billion expected.

Stock and valuation

Unilever shares opened at USD 63.54 on September 9, 2026, according to MarketBeat, leaving the stock below the average analyst target of USD 65.55 and inside the 52-week range of USD 54.75 to USD 74.97.