EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 15 MIN
Can a Focused Unilever Match P&G and L'Oréal?
from FMCG Weekly · host Accuris - Revenue Management Analytics for Fast Moving Consumer Goods Companies
This episode analyzes Unilever’s potential divestiture of its food division, valued at over €30 billion, to McCormick & Company. This move would be a fundamental shift toward a pure-play beauty and personal care model, aimed at eliminating the "conglomerate discount" and matching the valuation multiples of peers like P&G. While the food division remains profitable with a 22.6% operating margin, its 2.5% growth lags behind the 4.7% seen in Personal Care. We benchmark Unilever’s RGM capabilities against L’Oréal and P&G, highlighting the role of AI in driving "Desire at Scale" and the risks of stranded costs during this massive transition.FMCG Weekly - News and trends curated by Accuris, the leading independent consultancy for revenue growth management
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This episode analyzes Unilever’s potential divestiture of its food division, valued at over €30 billion, to McCormick & Company. This move would be a fundamental shift toward a pure-play beauty and personal care model, aimed at eliminating the "conglomerate discount" and matching the valuation multiples of peers like P&G. While the food division remains profitable with a 22.6% operating margin, its 2.5% growth lags behind the 4.7% seen in Personal Care. We benchmark Unilever’s RGM cap...
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Can a Focused Unilever Match P&G and L'Oréal?
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