Unilever reached higher-than-expected revenue in the second quarter

Among other things, revenue for Dove soap and Hellmann’s mayonnaise maker rose 5 percent year-over-year, compared to 4.8 percent expected by analysts.

However, in its quick report released on Thursday, the British-Dutch multinational, which manufactures consumer goods, warned that the jump in raw material costs would reduce full-year operating margins. (MTI)