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Unilever Faces a Slight Dip in Q1 Turnover to €14.8B Amidst Resilient Market Performance

Unilever's First Quarter Financial Overview

Unilever plc announced a modest 0.9% decline in its first-quarter turnover for fiscal 2025, totaling €14.8 billion, compared to the previous year. Despite this, the company reported a 3% underlying sales growth, showcasing its strong market presence.

Segment-Wise Revenue Breakdown

The Food segment led with €3.4 billion in turnover, closely followed by Personal Care and Beauty and Wellbeing, each contributing €3.3 billion. Home Care added €3 billion to the revenue, while Ice Cream brought in €1.8 billion.

Leadership's Perspective on Performance

"Our first quarter's 3% underlying sales growth demonstrates the robustness of our premium and innovation-driven portfolio, especially in developed markets. We're implementing strategies to enhance growth in emerging markets for the rest of the year," stated CEO Fernando Fernandez, reflecting on the company's resilient start to 2025.