Unilever Posts 5.2% Underlying Sales Growth in Q3 and Raises Full-Year Volume Outlook

Unilever reported third-quarter underlying sales growth of 5.2%, beating analyst estimates and pushing the consumer goods giant to lift its volume growth forecast for the full year. The maker of Dove soap and other household brands booked turnover of $14.80 billion in the quarter, with gains driven by a combination of strong pricing and robust demand.

Emerging markets were a key engine of growth in the period, contributing meaningfully to the beat alongside continued momentum in personal care and beauty products. The strong volume performance gave management enough confidence to raise the company's full-year volume growth outlook, a signal that demand is holding up even as consumers in many markets remain price-sensitive.

The results come as Unilever has been working to rebalance growth toward volume after relying heavily on price increases in prior years. Lifting the volume outlook marks a notable step in that shift and reinforces the company's standing among consumer staples peers navigating a difficult macro environment.