Unilever raises 2026 underlying volume growth outlook to at least 3%
UL•Unilever raised its full-year 2026 underlying volume growth forecast to at least 3%, while keeping underlying sales growth guidance at 4% to 6%. Third-quarter underlying sales rose 5.2%, with volume growth of 2.9%.
1. Updated outlook
Unilever raised its full-year 2026 underlying volume growth forecast to at least 3%, citing strong performance in the first nine months. It kept its full-year underlying sales growth forecast at 4% to 6% and expects second-half underlying sales growth of around 5%.
2. Quarterly performance
Third-quarter underlying sales rose 5.2%, supported by volume growth of 2.9%. Unilever projected underlying operating margin to improve modestly from 20% in 2025.
