Unilever plc (AMS: ULVR) reports H1-2026 organic sales growth of more than 3.0% year-on-year (July 28, 2026)
Hit
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Published on 22. July 2026
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Predicted for 28. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Unilever publishes H1-2026 results on July 28. The company guided for 3–5% organic sales growth for full-year 2026. The ice cream demerger (completed end-2025) enhances the operating efficiency of the remaining core portfolio (Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition). Positive volume dynamics in emerging markets (India, Brazil, Indonesia) support organic growth. >3% corresponds to the lower bound of annual guidance. No specific prediction market for this event.
Data basis for this prediction
- Unilever IR: H1-2026-Ergebnisankündigung für 28. Juli 2026 (unilever.com/investors)
- Unilever FY2025-Ergebnisse: Organisches Wachstumsziel 2026 von 3–5 % (Jan 2026)
- Unilever Q1-2026-Trading-Update: Eiscreme-Abspaltung abgeschlossen, Kernportfolio im Fokus
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Hit
Unilever meldete für H1 2026 ein organisches Umsatzwachstum (Underlying Sales Growth, USG) von 4,8 % (davon 4,2 % Volumen, 0,6 % Preis) – deutlich über der Vorhersageschwelle von >3,0 %. Q2 beschleunigte sich sogar auf 5,8 % USG. Die Ergebnisse wurden am 28./30. Juli 2026 veröffentlicht. Unilever hob zudem den Jahresausblick auf 4–6 % USG an. Quellen: Unilever Press Release (https://www.unilever.com/news/press-and-media/press-releases/2026/desire-at-scale-powering-strong-h1-performance/), GlobeNewswire (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/07/30/3335781/0/en/2026-Half-Year-Results.html)
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