Unilever stock reports 4.8 percent first half growth before Q3 update

Published on 10/04/2026 at 15:39 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Unilever stock closed at GBp 4,483.50 on October 2, 2026, while home and personal care sales grew 6 percent in H1. The Q3 trading statement is due October 28.

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Unilever (GB00BVZK7T90) stock closed at GBp 4,483.50 on October 2, 2026, after the company reported 4.8 percent underlying sales growth for the first half. The update gives investors two concrete signals: home and personal care grew faster at 6 percent, while group volume growth exceeded 4 percent, according to Investing.com on September 9, 2026.

Home care leads the growth mix

The 6 percent underlying sales growth in home and personal care exceeded the 4.8 percent group figure in the first half of 2026. The same business delivered volume growth of about 5 percent, showing that the performance was not driven only by pricing, according to Investing.com.

Unilever also said brand and marketing investment had reached 16 percent of revenue, compared with 13 percent three years earlier. Management presented the increase as part of a portfolio shift toward beauty, personal care and home care after the separation of the ice cream business and the planned combination of Foods with McCormick, as reported by Investing.com on September 9, 2026.

Consensus remains divided

Analyst sentiment depends on the listing used for the assessment. MarketBeat reported on September 9, 2026, that twelve analysts covering the NYSE-listed shares gave a consensus Hold rating, comprising two sell, six hold, two buy and two strong-buy recommendations. The average 12-month target was USD 65.55.

The next test is already dated. Unilever's investor page lists a Q3 2026 trading statement for October 28, 2026, followed by an investor event on November 4, 2026, giving the sales trajectory a near-term checkpoint Unilever.

Stock stays below its yearly high

On the London Stock Exchange, Unilever closed at GBp 4,483.50 on October 2, 2026, down GBp 10.50, or 0.23 percent, from the previous close. The session range was GBp 4,477.50 to GBp 4,528.00, and 2.28 million shares changed hands.

The stock stood 18.86 percent below its 52-week high of GBp 5,526.00 and 23.04 percent above its 52-week low of GBp 3,644.00. Market capitalization was GBP 96.6 billion on October 2, 2026, keeping the valuation discussion tied to execution in the faster-growing personal-care portfolio.

Unilever stock at a glance

Company: Unilever PLC
ISIN: GB00BVZK7T90
Ticker: ULVR
Trading venue: London Stock Exchange
Price (as of October 2, 2026): GBp 4,483.50, closing price
Market capitalization: GBP 96.6 billion (as of October 2, 2026)
52-week range: GBp 3,644.00-5,526.00 (as of October 2, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Personal Care, Drug and Grocery Stores