Unilever agrees to sell Welly as Unilever stock costs EUR 58.41

Published on 10/27/2026 at 10:32 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Welly terms were undisclosed on October 19, 2026. Unilever stock costs EUR 58.41 on October 27, 2026 before its October 28 update.

Portfolio change and trading context

Unilever agreed to sell Welly Health to Forward Consumer Partners on October 19, 2026.
Underlying sales grew 4.80 percent in the first half of 2026, while volume rose 4.20 percent.
Unilever stock traded at EUR 58.41 at 10:30 a.m. CET at Lang & Schwarz on October 27, 2026.

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Unilever (GB00BVZK7T90) was trading at EUR 58.41 at Lang & Schwarz on October 27, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CET. On October 19, Unilever agreed to sell its Welly Health first-aid brand to Forward Consumer Partners, as Reuters reported.

Welly sale sharpens portfolio focus

The financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to closing conditions. Unilever acquired a majority stake in Welly in 2021, making the sale another step in reshaping its brand portfolio.

The transaction follows Unilever's broader emphasis on categories where brand strength and growth potential can support returns. The company operates across Beauty and Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care and Foods, with brands including Dove, Vaseline, Knorr and Hellmann's.

Three dated portfolio signals

On July 28, 2026, Unilever reported first-half underlying sales growth of 4.80 percent and volume growth of 4.20 percent through its investor materials. On September 9, 2026, CEO Fernando Fernandez and Hindustan Unilever President Priya Nair took part in the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference at 9:00 a.m. ET. On October 19, 2026, the company agreed to sell Welly, with completion expected by the end of 2026. The reported first-half figures and event dates are provided by Unilever.

Which dates matter next?

Unilever has scheduled its third-quarter 2026 trading statement for October 28, 2026. Its investor calendar also lists an investor event for November 4, 2026, giving investors two near-term checkpoints for sales momentum and portfolio strategy.

What does the sale mean for growth?

The Welly transaction is financially small in disclosure terms because no purchase price was published, but it gives the upcoming trading statement a strategic backdrop. Investors will be able to compare the 4.80 percent first-half underlying sales growth with the companys third-quarter update and assess whether volume remains a meaningful contributor.

Stock price before the update

Unilever was trading at EUR 58.41 at Lang & Schwarz on October 27, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CET. The next company-specific catalyst is the October 28 trading statement, while the Welly sale supplies the latest completed portfolio event.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Unilever stock.