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Unilever, the maker of Dove, reported quarterly sales that exceeded market expectations, supported by strong demand for its beauty brands in the US and India. The company posted full-year Non-GAAP EPS of €3.08 on turnover of €50.5 billion and issued an FY26 outlook, while cautioning that broader markets are slowing. This combination of outperformance and forward-looking caution is central to how investors and competitors may reassess growth prospects in consumer staples and beauty segments.