LSE:ULVR 8 August 2025 - 13 May 2026

Unilever Stock Bucks FTSE Selloff as World Cup Bet Meets a Cost Test
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Unilever shares dip as food spin-off talk meets volume gains

Unilever shares traded at 4,392.5p in London early Wednesday, down from Tuesday’s close of £44.54 and nearly 20% below December’s 52-week high. Volume was less than half the 50-day average. First-quarter underlying sales rose 3.8%, led by a 2.9% increase in volumes. The planned food unit merger with McCormick, valued at $44.8 billion, is not expected to close before mid-2027.
June 24, 2026
Unilever Shares Slip as Strong Volumes Meet a Fresh McCormick Deal Test
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Unilever Shares Slip as Strong Volumes Meet a Fresh McCormick Deal Test

Unilever shares fell 0.67% to GBX 4,247 in London by late morning after Fundsmith Equity Fund exited its stake, citing concerns over management’s focus following the McCormick food transaction. First-quarter underlying sales rose 3.8% with 2.9% volume growth, but full-year guidance remains at the low end of the target range. Turnover dropped 3.3% due to currency effects and weak European sales.
May 13, 2026
Unilever PLC’s $65 Billion McCormick Deal Faces Fresh ESG Investor Pressure
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Unilever PLC’s $65 Billion McCormick Deal Faces Fresh ESG Investor Pressure

Some Unilever investors are demanding strict sustainability and deforestation standards for the $65 billion foods merger with McCormick & Co. McCormick would control a larger supply chain with greater exposure to agricultural risks. Unilever says 97% of its key commodities were deforestation-free in 2025, while McCormick is updating its sustainability program. The deal is expected to close by mid-2027.
May 9, 2026
Unilever PLC Price Hikes Are Back: Dove Maker Beats Forecasts, Then Flags Cost Squeeze
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Unilever PLC Price Hikes Are Back: Dove Maker Beats Forecasts, Then Flags Cost Squeeze

Unilever reported first-quarter underlying sales growth of 3.8%, beating forecasts as volume rose 2.9%. The company plans selective price increases in the second half of 2026 due to higher costs linked to the Iran war, with inflation now expected at up to 900 million euros for the year. Shares rose 2.56% on Friday. Finance chief Srinivas Phatak said price hikes could reach 3% if cost pressures persist.
May 2, 2026
Unilever Stock Watch: Nigeria Profit Jump Puts Spotlight on April 30 Q1 Test
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Unilever Stock Watch: Nigeria Profit Jump Puts Spotlight on April 30 Q1 Test

Unilever Nigeria reported a 26% rise in quarterly revenue to 59.17 billion naira, led by strong foods sales. Unilever PLC’s shares rose 1.15% in London ahead of the group’s April 30 first-quarter statement. The Nigerian unit remains majority-owned by Unilever Overseas Holdings BV. The parent company recently agreed to merge its foods business with McCormick, securing $15.7 billion in cash and 65% equity in the new entity.
April 25, 2026
Unilever PLC Stock Falls Again as Food Spin-Off Talk, Kraft Heinz Talks Rattle Investors
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Unilever PLC Stock Falls Again as Food Spin-Off Talk, Kraft Heinz Talks Rattle Investors

Unilever shares fell further Thursday after reports the company is considering spinning off its food business and ended talks with Kraft Heinz over a possible tie-up. The food unit generated €12.9 billion in 2025 sales, over a quarter of group revenue. Investors worry another carve-out could distract CEO Fernando Fernandez, who is still managing the recent ice-cream demerger. Unilever declined to comment.
March 19, 2026
Unilever PLC Stock Price Falls as Oil Volatility Rekindles Margin Fears
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Unilever PLC Stock Price Falls as Oil Volatility Rekindles Margin Fears

Unilever shares fell 1.37% to 4,840 pence in London Wednesday, tracking a weaker FTSE 100 as oil prices rose above $90 a barrel. The stock trades about 13% below its December peak despite a planned €1.5 billion buyback. Unilever expects 2026 sales growth at the low end of its target range, with margins under pressure from rising input costs. A regulatory filing disclosed new performance-share awards for top executives.
March 11, 2026
Unilever stock slides in London as oil spike rattles markets; April update in focus
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Unilever stock slides in London as oil spike rattles markets; April update in focus

Unilever shares fell 2% to 5,218p in early London trading Tuesday, tracking a broader selloff as oil and gas prices surged. Brent crude rose 2.3% to $79.50, while the STOXX 600 dropped 1.3% amid Middle East tensions. Unilever closed Monday down 2.58% at £53.26, underperforming the FTSE 100. Investors await Unilever’s April 30 trading statement for updates on pricing and volumes.
March 3, 2026
Digital Twins How Virtual Replicas
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Digital Twins: How Virtual Replicas Are Transforming Our World in 2025

The global digital twin market is projected to reach $73.5 billion by 2027. Orlando completed an 800-square-mile digital twin in 2023, later recognized by Fast Company. Boeing’s T-7A Red Hawk program used digital twins to cut assembly hours by 80%. In late 2024, the U.S. CHIPS Act awarded $285 million to establish a digital-twin institute for semiconductor manufacturing in North Carolina.
August 8, 2025
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