REAL-TIME GLOBAL RESEARCH
Model update
Research evidence excerpt
Model update
Update
July 9, 2026 11:45 AM GMT
Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc+MUnilever PLC | Europe Sarah Simon
Equity Analyst
Model update Sarah.Simon@morganstanley.comTilly Eno +44 20 7425-6064
Tilly.Eno@morganstanley.com +44 20 7677-3662
We update estimates to reflect FX (more favourable), latest David J Roux
M&A activity (Gruns), scanner data, management commentary, Equity Analyst
David.Roux@morganstanley.com +44 20 7425-1040
and newsflow emanating from India FMCG groups. All in, we Chris Linford, CFA
increase FY26 EPS by 3%. Note that our model does not yet ResearchChris.Linford@morganstanley.comAssociate +44 20 7425-1639
reflect the pending disposal of Foods. Richard Li
Research Associate
Richard.Li@morganstanley.com +44 20 7425-1976
Key Takeaways
Unilever PLC (UL.N, UL US)
We note strong operating results from a number of Indian CPG groups; volumes
Household & Personal Care Products | United Kingdom
appear to have held up well, despite price increases taken during the quarter
Stock Rating ++
Industry View In-Line
We also note management commentary suggesting confidence in an acceleration
Price target ++
in sell-in for Beauty & Wellness in Q2 (particularly Liquid IV) Shr price, close (Jul 8, 2026) €54.08
52-Week Range €65.56-47.88
At Q1 results, the company indicated that it expected margins to be broadly Mkt cap, curr (mn) €118,476
Net debt (12/26e) (mn)* €21,633
similar in H1/H2, with modest margin expansion for the year despite cost inflation EV, curr (mn)* €143,749
We see risk to the upside on the H1 margin, though, given price increases already * = GAAP or approximated based on GAAP
implemented (but cost inflation back loaded) and savings ahead of plan. Fiscal Year Ending 12/25 12/26e 12/27e 12/28e
Sales / Revenue 50,503 52,213 54,084 56,004
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