On February 12, 2026 $ULVR (+1.79%) will present its quarterly figures and many investors are wondering whether the consumer goods giant will be able to impress again.
Turnover (expected): €14.7bn
EPS (expected): 1,46 €
What should investors pay particular attention to?
- Sales & price momentum: $ULVR (+1.79%) Operates in an environment where pricing vs. volume growth is key. Changing consumer preferences, currency influences and regional demand can weigh on the top line, even if core brands remain strong.
- Margins & costs: Analysts are watching whether $ULVR (+1.79%) can maintain or expand margins despite inflationary costs - a key driver of EPS earnings.
- Spin-off effects & strategic changes: The spin-off of the Ice Cream division (Magnum Ice Cream Company) was recently completed and will now play a role in valuation and earnings growth. Some analysts are cautious here, others see opportunities for clearer focus segments.
- Analyst sentiment: There are currently different ratings, from "buy/overweight" to more cautious assessments - which shows that expectations are not uniform and that the market is acting differently in its expectations.
Is $ULVR (+1.79%) a defensive anchor of stability in the consumer segment for you, even if growth appears moderate? Or do you expect the figures and the outlook to give cause for caution?
