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LON:ULVR

Unilever (ULVR) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 3,961
-1.00 (-0.03%)
(As of 07:32 AM ET)
Today's Range
3,959.46
3,980.50
50-Day Range
3,694
4,054.50
52-Week Range
3,680.50
4,483.25
Volume
276,198 shs
Average Volume
3.71 million shs
Market Capitalization
£99.42 billion
P/E Ratio
1,808.68
Dividend Yield
3.74%
Price Target
GBX 4,215

Unilever MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
6.4% Upside
GBX 4,215 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.00
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.18mentions of Unilever in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.32 out of 5 stars

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About Unilever Stock (LON:ULVR)

Unilever PLC operates as a fast-moving consumer goods company in the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through five segments: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream. The Beauty & Wellbeing segment engages in the sale of hair care products, such as shampoo, conditioner, and styling; skin care products including face, hand, and body moisturizer; and prestige beauty and health & wellbeing products consist of the vitamins, minerals, and supplements. The Personal Care segment offers skin cleansing products comprising soap and shower; deodorants; and oral care products, such as toothpaste, toothbrush, and mouthwash products. The Home Care segment is involved in the sale of fabric care products, including washing powders and liquids, and rinse conditioners; and fabric enhancers, and home and hygiene products. The Nutrition segment provides dressings products, such as mayonnaise and ketchup; sells scratch cooking aids consist of soups, bouillons, and seasonings; plant-based meat; beverages; and functional nutrition products, including Horlicks and Boost, as well as tea products. The Ice Cream segment offers ice cream products including in-home and out-of-home ice creams. The company provides its products under the AXE, Ben & Jerry's, Cif, Clear, Closeup, Comfort, Cornetto, Dermalogica, Domestos, Dove, Dove Men+Care, Hellmann's, Horlicks, Knorr, LUX, Lifebuoy, Liquid I.V., Magnum, Nutrafol, OMO, Paula's Choice, Pepsodent, Pond's, Rexona, Rexona, Sunlight, Sunsilk, Surf, TRESemmé, Vaseline, Wall's, Breyers, and Yasso brand names. Unilever PLC was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

ULVR Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/22 Dividend
2/22/2024
Dividend Payable
3/22/2024
Today
3/27/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Household & Personal Products
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
128,351
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 4,215
High Stock Price Target
GBX 4,960
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 3,400
Potential Upside/Downside
+6.4%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£6.49 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£59.60 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 248.16 per share
Book Value
GBX 724 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,510,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£99.45 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.17
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Hein. M. A. Schumacher (Age 53)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $3.49M
  • Mr. Fernando Fernandez (Age 58)
    CFO & Director
  • Mr. Richard Williams
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Maria Rosaria Varsellona J.D. (Age 54)
    L.L.B., Chief Legal Officer & Group Secretary
  • Ms. Esi Eggleston Bracey (Age 53)
    Chief Growth & Marketing Officer
  • Mr. Nitin Paranjpe (Age 61)
    Chief People & Transformation Officer
  • Ms. Janine C. Juggins
    Executive VP of Global Tax & Treasury
  • Mr. Graeme David Pitkethly (Age 58)
    Executive Officer
    Comp: $2.65M
  • Mr. Richard Slater (Age 46)
    Chief Research & Development Officer
  • Mr. Rohit Jawa
    President of South Asia

Should I Buy Unilever Stock? ULVR Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Unilever was last updated on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 3:27 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Unilever PLC:

  • Unilever PLC has a diversified product portfolio across various segments such as Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream, providing stability and potential growth opportunities.
  • Strong global presence in regions like Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe, offering exposure to diverse markets and potential for revenue expansion.
  • Recent focus on plant-based meat products and functional nutrition offerings like Horlicks and Boost align with current consumer trends towards healthier and sustainable choices, potentially driving sales growth.
  • Continuous innovation and product development under well-known brands like Dove, Knorr, and Ben & Jerry's, enhancing brand loyalty and market competitiveness.
  • Current stock price of Unilever PLC reflects a stable performance and growth potential, making it an attractive investment option for value investors seeking long-term returns.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Unilever PLC for these reasons:

  • Intense competition in the fast-moving consumer goods industry may pose challenges for Unilever PLC in maintaining market share and profitability amidst changing consumer preferences and competitive pressures.
  • Economic uncertainties and currency fluctuations in global markets could impact Unilever PLC's financial performance and earnings, leading to potential volatility in stock prices.
  • Dependency on raw materials and supply chain disruptions may affect production costs and product availability, impacting the company's margins and operational efficiency.
  • Regulatory changes and compliance requirements in different regions where Unilever PLC operates could increase operational costs and pose legal risks, affecting overall business performance.
  • Shifts in consumer behavior and preferences towards alternative products or brands could result in decreased demand for Unilever PLC's offerings, impacting sales and revenue growth.

ULVR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Unilever stock right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Unilever in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" ULVR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ULVR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Unilever's stock price target for 2024?

3 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for Unilever's stock. Their ULVR share price targets range from GBX 3,400 to GBX 4,960. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 4,215 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.4% from the stock's current price.
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How have ULVR shares performed in 2024?

Unilever's stock was trading at GBX 3,800 at the start of the year. Since then, ULVR shares have increased by 4.2% and is now trading at GBX 3,961.
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How often does Unilever pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Unilever?

Unilever announced a dividend on Thursday, February 8th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 22nd will be given a dividend of GBX 36.47 per share on Friday, March 22nd. This represents a dividend yield of 0.93%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 22nd. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
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Is Unilever a good dividend stock?

Unilever (LON:ULVR) pays an annual dividend of GBX 148 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.78%. The dividend payout ratio is 6,757.99%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Unilever own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Unilever investors own include Unilever (UN), GSK (GSK), Barclays (BARC), Procter & Gamble (PG), Diageo (DGE), Colgate-Palmolive (CL), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), British American Tobacco (BATS), HSBC (HSBA) and Imperial Brands (IMB).

How do I buy shares of Unilever?

Shares of ULVR stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:ULVR) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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