Unilever is trading 8.9% up at $66.53 after reporting much stronger-than-expected first-half 2026 results and raising its full-year guidance.

  • The company delivered 4.8% underlying sales growth, highlighted by its best volume performance since 2010.
  • Management lifted its 2026 underlying sales growth outlook to 4–6%, signaling a successful turnaround and driving a sharp re-rating in the shares.