Consumer Defensive

Companies involved in the manufacture of food and beverages, household and personal care products, packaging and tobacco. The sector also includes firms providing education and training services. UK‑listed companies in this sector include Unilever plc, Diageo plc, Associated British Foods plc, Imperial Brands plc, Smurfit Kappa plc and Pearson plc.

Unilever Plc Q1 Trading Statement shows improved volume growth led by Power Brands

Unilever plc's Q1 2024 Trading Statement shows improved volume growth led by Power Brands. CEO Hein Schumacher outlines growth plans and outlook...

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC Q1 results: On track for full year delivery

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (LON:RKT) reports Q1 2024 results. Hygiene net revenue up 7.1%, Health up 1.0%, Nutrition down 9.9%. On track for full year delivery...

Associated British Foods plc reports Strong Financial Results, revenue growth up 5%

Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) has released its financial results for the 24 weeks ended 2 March 2024. Get the key highlights and outlook here...

Tesco plc Preliminary Results show Market Share Gains and Positive Volume Growth

Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) announces Preliminary Results 2023/24, showing market share gains & positive volume growth as customers shop more. CEO Ken Murphy highlights exceptional performance & strong financial results with sales growth, cost savings, and customer-focused strategies...

Imperial Brands on track to meet half-year and full-year guidance

Imperial Brands PLC (LON:IMB) pre-close trading update shows strong tobacco pricing and NGP growth, meeting full-year expectations with improved cash conversion...

Unilever Plc accelerates growth plan with Ice Cream separation and Productivity programme

Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) is accelerating its Growth Action Plan through the separation of Ice Cream and a major productivity programme to drive stronger growth...

Diageo plc to appoint Sir John Manzoni as Chair, succeeding Javier Ferrán

Diageo plc (LON:DGE) announces Sir John Manzoni as the next Chair, succeeding Javier Ferrán in February 2025. Manzoni brings extensive leadership experience to the role...

Imperial Brands PLC launches second share buyback tranche of up to £550 million

Imperial Brands PLC (LON:IMB) announces a £1.1 billion share repurchase programme, part of a multi-year plan to reduce its capital base and provide shareholder returns...

Reckitt Benckiser reports LFL net revenue decline of -1.2%

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (LON:RKT) has released its final results for 2023, showing positive growth in Hygiene and Health sectors. CEO Kris Licht looks ahead to continued progress in 2024...

Bunzl plc acquires Nisbets and Pamark, expanding its international distribution portfolio

Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL) announces acquisition of Nisbets and Pamark, expanding its distribution reach in the UK, Finland, and beyond. CEO Frank van Zanten expresses excitement for the growth opportunities ahead...

Coca-Cola HBC’s subsidiary to acquire BDS Vending Solutions in Ireland

Coca-Cola HBC AG subsidiary to acquire BDS Vending Solutions Ltd, expanding its food and drink vending services in Ireland. Acquisition aims to enhance route-to-market capabilities and unlock profitable opportunities...

Diageo plc appoints Julie Brown as Non-Executive Director and Chair of Audit Committee

Diageo plc appoints Julie Brown as Non-Executive Director effective August 5, 2024. She brings extensive financial and strategic experience to the role...

Coca-Cola HBC reports strong 2023 results with Double-Digit Growth and Record Profits

Coca-Cola HBC AG has reported strong financial results for the twelve months ended December 2023, with organic revenue and EBIT growth, improved margins, and record profits. The company's 24/7 portfolio and strategic investments have contributed to its success...

Barclays acquires Tesco Bank’s retail banking business, forms strategic partnership

Barclays PLC acquires Tesco Bank's retail banking business and establishes a strategic partnership with Tesco for financial services distribution...

Unilever improving financial performance, with return to volume growth

Unilever announces its 2023 Full Year Results, showcasing a growth action plan implemented at a rapid pace. Key financial and operational highlights are discussed, along with the CEO's statement on improving performance. The outlook for 2024 is also provided, along with an update on the Growth Action Plan...

Next Level Sainsbury’s: Strategy for Growth, Efficiency, and Enhanced Returns

J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) has unveiled its "Next Level Sainsbury's" strategy, focusing on food, loyalty, convenience, and cost reduction. The plan aims to drive growth, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen customer satisfaction...

British American Tobacco Sue Farr and Dimitri Panayotopoulos to step down from the Board

British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) announces changes to its Board, with Sue Farr and Dimitri Panayotopoulos stepping down after nine years as Non-Executive Directors. Holly Keller Koeppel will be appointed as Senior Independent Director, Darrell Thomas as Chair of the Audit Committee, and Kandy Anand as Chair of the Remuneration Committee...

Associated British Foods profitability improvement driven by recovery in Primark margin

Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) has released its trading update for the 16 weeks to 6 January 2024, highlighting significant developments and strong performance in various segments...
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Unilever Plc Q1 Trading Statement shows improved volume growth led by Power Brands

Unilever plc's Q1 2024 Trading Statement shows improved volume growth led by Power Brands. CEO Hein Schumacher outlines growth plans and outlook...

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC Q1 results: On track for full year delivery

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (LON:RKT) reports Q1 2024 results. Hygiene net revenue up 7.1%, Health up 1.0%, Nutrition down 9.9%. On track for full year delivery...

Associated British Foods plc reports Strong Financial Results, revenue growth up 5%

Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) has released its financial results for the 24 weeks ended 2 March 2024. Get the key highlights and outlook here...

Tesco plc Preliminary Results show Market Share Gains and Positive Volume Growth

Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) announces Preliminary Results 2023/24, showing market share gains & positive volume growth as customers shop more. CEO Ken Murphy highlights exceptional performance & strong financial results with sales growth, cost savings, and customer-focused strategies...

Imperial Brands on track to meet half-year and full-year guidance

Imperial Brands PLC (LON:IMB) pre-close trading update shows strong tobacco pricing and NGP growth, meeting full-year expectations with improved cash conversion...

Unilever Plc accelerates growth plan with Ice Cream separation and Productivity programme

Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) is accelerating its Growth Action Plan through the separation of Ice Cream and a major productivity programme to drive stronger growth...

Diageo plc to appoint Sir John Manzoni as Chair, succeeding Javier Ferrán

Diageo plc (LON:DGE) announces Sir John Manzoni as the next Chair, succeeding Javier Ferrán in February 2025. Manzoni brings extensive leadership experience to the role...

Imperial Brands PLC launches second share buyback tranche of up to £550 million

Imperial Brands PLC (LON:IMB) announces a £1.1 billion share repurchase programme, part of a multi-year plan to reduce its capital base and provide shareholder returns...

Reckitt Benckiser reports LFL net revenue decline of -1.2%

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (LON:RKT) has released its final results for 2023, showing positive growth in Hygiene and Health sectors. CEO Kris Licht looks ahead to continued progress in 2024...

Bunzl plc acquires Nisbets and Pamark, expanding its international distribution portfolio

Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL) announces acquisition of Nisbets and Pamark, expanding its distribution reach in the UK, Finland, and beyond. CEO Frank van Zanten expresses excitement for the growth opportunities ahead...

Coca-Cola HBC’s subsidiary to acquire BDS Vending Solutions in Ireland

Coca-Cola HBC AG subsidiary to acquire BDS Vending Solutions Ltd, expanding its food and drink vending services in Ireland. Acquisition aims to enhance route-to-market capabilities and unlock profitable opportunities...

Diageo plc appoints Julie Brown as Non-Executive Director and Chair of Audit Committee

Diageo plc appoints Julie Brown as Non-Executive Director effective August 5, 2024. She brings extensive financial and strategic experience to the role...

Coca-Cola HBC reports strong 2023 results with Double-Digit Growth and Record Profits

Coca-Cola HBC AG has reported strong financial results for the twelve months ended December 2023, with organic revenue and EBIT growth, improved margins, and record profits. The company's 24/7 portfolio and strategic investments have contributed to its success...

Barclays acquires Tesco Bank’s retail banking business, forms strategic partnership

Barclays PLC acquires Tesco Bank's retail banking business and establishes a strategic partnership with Tesco for financial services distribution...

Unilever improving financial performance, with return to volume growth

Unilever announces its 2023 Full Year Results, showcasing a growth action plan implemented at a rapid pace. Key financial and operational highlights are discussed, along with the CEO's statement on improving performance. The outlook for 2024 is also provided, along with an update on the Growth Action Plan...

Next Level Sainsbury’s: Strategy for Growth, Efficiency, and Enhanced Returns

J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) has unveiled its "Next Level Sainsbury's" strategy, focusing on food, loyalty, convenience, and cost reduction. The plan aims to drive growth, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen customer satisfaction...

British American Tobacco Sue Farr and Dimitri Panayotopoulos to step down from the Board

British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) announces changes to its Board, with Sue Farr and Dimitri Panayotopoulos stepping down after nine years as Non-Executive Directors. Holly Keller Koeppel will be appointed as Senior Independent Director, Darrell Thomas as Chair of the Audit Committee, and Kandy Anand as Chair of the Remuneration Committee...

Associated British Foods profitability improvement driven by recovery in Primark margin

Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) has released its trading update for the 16 weeks to 6 January 2024, highlighting significant developments and strong performance in various segments...
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