In the first quarter, Beiersdorf $BEI.DE —a leading German manufacturer in healthcare and personal care products—demonstrated a steady performance, surpassing market expectations. The company, recognized as the first European heavyweight by market capitalization in its sector, reported sales of €2.69 billion, marking a 3.6% increase over analysts’ forecasts. According to LSEG data and Bernstein analysts, the figures reflected "surprisingly stable" results in a challenging global environment.