Unilever upgrades 2026 outlook, expects underlying sales growth of 4%-6%
UL•Unilever raised its 2026 full-year underlying sales growth forecast to 4%-6% and expects underlying volume growth of at least 3%. It forecasts second-half sales growth of around 5% and a modest improvement in operating margin from 20% in 2025.
1. Raised full-year forecast
Unilever upgraded its 2026 outlook after third-quarter underlying sales growth of 5.2%, including underlying volume growth of 2.9%. The company expects full-year underlying volume growth of at least 3%, second-half underlying sales growth of around 5%, and a modest improvement in full-year underlying operating margin from 20% in 2025.
