Unilever’s 2025 profit soars to €9.47B; €1.5B buyback after ice cream spin-off
In 2025 Unilever posted net profit of €9.47 billion, up from €5.7 billion, driven by strategic reshaping and double-digit gains in wellness brands like Dove and Vaseline. The group launched a €1.5 billion share buyback after spinning off its ice cream arm, delivering 3.5% underlying sales growth and 1.5% volume increase.
1. Profit Jump in 2025
Unilever reported net profit of €9.47 billion for 2025, a 66% jump from €5.7 billion in 2024 as the consumer goods group accelerated its strategic business reshaping and cost efficiencies.
2. Sales Momentum and Brand Performance
Underlying sales grew by 3.5% with volumes up 1.5%, buoyed by double-digit gains from wellness brands such as Dove and Vaseline, reflecting successful innovation and marketing initiatives.
3. €1.5 Billion Buyback Post Spin-Off
After spinning off its ice cream arm, Unilever announced a €1.5 billion share buyback to return capital to investors and underscore confidence in expanding profit margins moving forward.