StocksMedium•5 November 2026•
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Unilever Targets Up to 6% Sales Growth Following Foods Business Separation
Key Facts
1Unilever is targeting annual underlying sales growth of 4% to 6%, including at least 2% volume growth.
2The company aims to increase operating margins from approximately 19% to a range of 22% to 23% over several years.
3The foods transaction with McCormick is expected to close in the first half of 2027.
Unilever is targeting annual underlying sales growth of 4% to 6%, including at least 2% volume growth. Yahoo Finance reported that the company aims to increase operating margins from approximately 19% to a range of 22% to 23% over several years. These new medium-term financial targets follow the company's planned separation of its foods business.
Unilever closed at $66.92 on November 4, 2026, while McCormick & Company closed at $50.48 on the same date. The foods transaction with McCormick is expected to close in the first half of 2027, as Unilever restructures to prioritize higher-growth categories and operational efficiency.