Unilever set to report first-quarter results with 3.6% sales growth forecast

10 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 29

Analysts estimate Unilever’s Q1 2026 turnover at 12.58 billion euros, with underlying operating profit for H1 expected at 5.19 billion euros and EPS at 1.6 euros.
Investor sentiment is cautious following Unilever’s planned foods business merger with McCormick, a deal valued over $65 billion and set to close by 2027.
Concerns persist over slower U.S. growth, exposure to volatile emerging markets, and the company’s year-to-date share decline of 13.15%, despite optimism for China and India performance.

Can a new food giant loaded with debt and investor doubt actually deliver on its growth promises?

Can CEO Fernandez's 'SASSY brands' strategy save Unilever amid the controversial McCormick merger?

Will spinning off Hellmann's and Knorr finally let Unilever's beauty business outshine competitors?

With no shareholder vote, is Unilever's mega-deal a bold move or a corporate governance red flag?

How will the new food entity satisfy consumer demand for both comfort foods and healthy eating?