Unilever Q1 Sales Up 3.8%

Unilever reported Q1 underlying sales growth of 3.8%, beating the 3.6% consensus forecast.
Volume rose 2.9% versus the market’s 1.8% expectation, driven by 5.0% sales growth in Power Brands.
CEO Fernando Fernandez highlighted strong emerging‑market performance, especially in India and a Latin America recovery.
Unilever launched its €1.5 billion share‑buyback today, targeting completion by 6 July, while keeping FY guidance unchanged.