Unilever Named #1 Core Non-Food Supplier Across All Channels in 2026 Advantage Awards

HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advantage Group International named Unilever the #1 Supplier in Core Non-Food, All Channels in the United States as part of the 2026 Advantage Awards.

Business Wire • 8 hours ago

Unilever Agrees to Sell Welly Bandage Business to Private-Equity Firm

Forward Consumer Partners is acquiring the company known for its colorful bandages and bringing back its founder as an adviser.

WSJ • Oct 19, 2026

UBS cuts Unilever price target as higher finance costs trim earnings view

UBS has cut its price target for Unilever PLC (LSE:ULVR), the consumer goods group, to 4,390p from 4,440p after reducing its 2026 earnings forecast by 1%. The bank retained its 12-month 'sell' rating, while Unilever's shares were priced at 4,542p in the research note dated 6 October.

Proactive Investors • Oct 7, 2026

Unilever on JP Morgan positive watch as Haleon faces caution

Unilever PLC (LSE:ULVR) is on JP Morgan's 'positive watch', and Haleon PLC (LSE:HLN, NYSE:HLN) on 'negative watch', ahead of third-quarter reporting by European consumer staples companies. The note adds Givaudan to positive watch alongside Unilever, Heineken N.V.

Proactive Investors • Oct 5, 2026

McCormick Stock Trades Cheap, Offers Dividend Growth and Unilever Deal Upside

The main criticism has long been McCormick's persistently high valuation, typically at the high end of the consumer discretionary range, creating a hurdle for value-conscious investors—but that hurdle is not present this year. Trading at approximately 15x its current-year earnings forecast, the stock is as cheap as it's going to get, and a robust recovery could lie ahead.

MarketBeat • Oct 2, 2026

Unilever won't discuss blanket two-year global worker guarantee in McCormick deal, IUF says

Unilever "refuses to engage" with union body IUF over demands that a two-year employment guarantee agreed with European workers under its planned food business merger with McCormick ​be applied to all staff globally, the IUF said in a memo ‌seen by Reuters.

Reuters • Sep 16, 2026

McCormick and Unilever food deal faces UK competition scrutiny

Britain's competition ​regulator on ‌Wednesday said it has ​launched ​an investigation into ⁠McCormick & ​Company's planned ​acquisition of the majority of ​Unilever's ​foods business to ‌assess ⁠whether the deal could ​reduce ​competition ⁠in UK markets.

Reuters • Sep 16, 2026

A Broader Market, A Stronger Case For Dividend Growth

AI-driven market momentum is fading, with equal-weighted indexes outperforming cap-weighted peers for the first time since 2022. AI buildout is fueling inflation via soaring semiconductor costs and massive data center capital requirements, pressuring both equity and bond markets. High-quality non-tech dividend growers offer income, inflation protection, and downside risk mitigation.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 16, 2026

Unilever: 15-Year-High Volume Growth Isn't Enough

Unilever PLC remains a Hold, as its current valuation reflects a balanced risk-reward and leaves little margin of safety. UL delivered its strongest volume growth in over 15 years, with Q2 underlying sales up 5.8% and margin improvement, supported by emerging markets. Portfolio streamlining, including potential divestitures and the McCormick deal, positions UL for capital influx and future buybacks, but macro and private label risks persist.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 10, 2026

Unilever PLC (UL) Presents at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript

Unilever PLC (UL) Presents at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Sep 9, 2026