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NYSE:UL

Unilever (UL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$50.13
+0.50 (+1.01%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$49.53
$50.13
50-Day Range
$47.00
$51.22
52-Week Range
$46.16
$55.99
Volume
2.29 million shs
Average Volume
2.79 million shs
Market Capitalization
$125.59 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
3.61%
Price Target
$48.00

Unilever MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Reduce
1.60 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
4.2% Downside
$48.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.08% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.39mentions of Unilever in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
6.81%
From $2.79 to $2.98 Per Share

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.

0.86 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

123rd out of 130 stocks

Soap, Detergents, & Cleaning Preparations; Perfumes, & Cosmetics Industry

5th out of 5 stocks

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About Unilever Stock (NYSE:UL)

Unilever PLC operates as a fast-moving consumer goods company. It operates through Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream segments. 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, which includes the vitamins, minerals, and supplements. Personal Care segment offers skin cleansing products comprising soap and shower, deodorant and oral care products, such as toothpaste, toothbrush, and mouthwash products. Home Care segment engages in the sale of fabric care including washing powders and liquids, and rinse conditioners; and home and hygiene, fabric enhancers, water and air wellness products. Nutrition segment provides the sale of scratch cooking aids, which includes soups, bouillons, and seasonings; dressings products, such as mayonnaise and ketchup; and beverages and functional nutrition products including Horlicks and Boost, as well as tea products. Ice Cream segment offers ice cream products including in-home and out-of-home ice creams. It offers its products under the AXE, Bango, Ben & Jerry's, Cif, Comfort, Domestos, Dove, Equilibra, Hellmann's, Knorr, LUX, Lifebuoy, Liquid I.V., Love Beauty & Planet, Magnum, OLLY, OMO, Onnit, Rexona, Seventh Generation, SmartPants, Sunsilk, The Vegetarian Butcher, Vaseline, and Wall's brands. The company was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

UL Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/22 Dividend
2/22/2024
Dividend Payable
3/22/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Soap, detergents, & cleaning preparations; perfumes, & cosmetics
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
128,000
Year Founded
1929

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$48.00
High Stock Price Target
$48.00
Low Stock Price Target
$48.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-4.2%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.60
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$64.51 billion
Cash Flow
$3.67 per share
Book Value
$10.33 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,505,320,000
Free Float
2,480,263,000
Market Cap
$125.59 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.45

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Should I Buy Unilever Stock? UL 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 3:23 PM.

Pros

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

  • Unilever PLC operates in multiple segments including Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream, providing diversification and stability to its revenue streams.
  • The company has a strong global presence across Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe, allowing it to tap into diverse markets and consumer preferences.
  • Unilever PLC offers a wide range of well-known brands such as Dove, Knorr, and Ben & Jerry's, which have established consumer loyalty and market recognition.
  • Recent financial reports indicate a consistent revenue growth trend, showcasing the company's ability to generate sustainable income.
  • With a current stock price that reflects the company's strong performance, investing in Unilever PLC could offer potential capital appreciation to shareholders.

Cons

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

  • Unilever PLC faces intense competition in the consumer goods industry, which could impact its market share and profitability.
  • Changes in consumer preferences and trends may require continuous innovation and investment in research and development, potentially increasing operational costs.
  • Economic uncertainties and fluctuations in currency exchange rates could affect Unilever PLC's international operations and financial performance.
  • Environmental and sustainability concerns are becoming increasingly important, and failure to address these issues adequately could lead to reputational damage and regulatory challenges.
  • Investing in Unilever PLC involves exposure to risks associated with global supply chains, including disruptions and geopolitical factors that may impact production and distribution.

UL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Unilever stock right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Unilever in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" UL shares.
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What is Unilever's stock price target for 2024?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Unilever's shares. Their UL share price targets range from $48.00 to $48.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $48.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.2%.
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How have UL shares performed in 2024?

Unilever's stock was trading at $48.48 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, UL shares have increased by 3.4% and is now trading at $50.13.
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Are investors shorting Unilever?

Unilever saw a decline in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,050,000 shares, a decline of 20.5% from the February 29th total of 2,580,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 2,700,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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How often does Unilever pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Unilever?

Unilever declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 9th. Investors of record on Friday, February 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.4582 per share on Friday, March 22nd. This represents a $1.83 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.66%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 22nd.
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.

Is Unilever a good dividend stock?

Unilever (NYSE:UL) pays an annual dividend of $1.81 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.65%.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Unilever own?
Who are Unilever's major shareholders?

Unilever's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Wellington Management Group LLP (1.38%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.43%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.43%), Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC (0.26%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (0.20%) and Wells Fargo & Company MN (0.20%).

How do I buy shares of Unilever?

Shares of UL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Unilever have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Unilever: Alberto Culver, Ben & Jerry's, Blueair, Carver Korea, Concern Kalina, Dermalogica, Dollar Shave Club, Grom Social Enterprises, Hourglass, Inmarko, Kate Somerville Skincare, Living Proof, Murad, Mãe Terra, Pukka Herbs, Qinyuan Group, Ren Skincare, Seventh Generation, Sir Kensington’s, SlimFast, SmartyPants Vitamins, Sundial Brands, T2 Tea, TIGI International, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, Tatcha, Tazo, The Laundress Inc, The Vegetarian Butcher, and Unilever Ingman Production.
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This page (NYSE:UL) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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