Unilever Reports 3.4% Sales Growth Amid Strategic Ice Cream Demerger

Unilever ( (GB:ULVR) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Unilever reported a 3.4% underlying sales growth in the first half of 2025, driven by balanced volume and price increases across its business segments. Despite a 3.2% decline in turnover due to adverse currency impacts and disposals, the company maintained a strong gross margin and increased brand investment. The operational separation of its Ice Cream business is complete, with a demerger planned for mid-November, positioning Unilever to focus more on its core segments and enhancing its market competitiveness. The company anticipates further growth in the second half, particularly in emerging markets like India, Indonesia, and China, and aims to improve its operating margins.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Sell with a £4000.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:ULVR Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:ULVR is a Outperform.

Unilever’s overall stock score reflects a combination of strong financial performance, positive earnings call insights, and supportive corporate actions. While some technical indicators suggest caution, the company’s strategic initiatives and consistent shareholder returns underpin its market position.

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More about Unilever

Unilever PLC operates in the consumer goods industry, focusing on a diverse range of products including beauty and wellbeing, personal care, home care, foods, and ice cream. The company has a significant market presence in both developed and emerging markets, with a strategic emphasis on premium segments and digital commerce.

Average Trading Volume: 2,932,547

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £108.7B

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