Unilever's 5.2% organic growth beat the 4.6% estimate, pointing to stronger growth than expected. Berenberg raised its target but kept Hold, yet the company result supports a positive reading.
Sales growth above analysts' estimate suggests demand held up better than expected. Berenberg kept its Hold rating, so the bank did not turn fully positive. The company result carries more weight here.
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