Unilever’s underlying sales came in 4.4% higher in the fiscal third quarter

In its quarterly report on Thursday, Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) revealed an increase in its underlying sales attributed primarily to a higher demand for products related to hand and home hygiene. The company also said that food sales remained strong in the fiscal third quarter as the Coronavirus pandemic pushed people into eating at home. Unilever opened about 0.5% up on Thursday and jumped another 0.5% in the next hour. Shares of the company are now trading at £47.28 per share versus a year to date low of £37.26 per share in March. The stock started the year at a