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Krispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?
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NYSE:UL

Unilever (UL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$50.19
+0.05 (+0.10%)
(As of 05:42 PM ET)
Today's Range
$49.95
$50.24
50-Day Range
$47.00
$51.22
52-Week Range
$46.16
$55.99
Volume
1.29 million shs
Average Volume
2.77 million shs
Market Capitalization
$125.74 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
4.3% 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 10 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

128th out of 134 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
-4.4%
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
$3.68 per share
Book Value
$10.33 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,505,320,000
Free Float
2,480,263,000
Market Cap
$125.74 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 Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 11:13 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 offers a wide range of well-known brands such as Dove, Knorr, and Ben & Jerry's, which have strong consumer loyalty and recognition, contributing to consistent sales.
  • Unilever PLC has a global presence across Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe, allowing it to tap into diverse markets and benefit from different economic cycles.
  • Recent financial reports show a steady increase in revenue and profitability, indicating a strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • With a history dating back to 1860, Unilever PLC has a long-standing reputation for quality products and innovation, which can attract long-term investors seeking stability.

Cons

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

  • Intense competition in the consumer goods industry may lead to pricing pressures and reduced margins for Unilever PLC, impacting its profitability.
  • Changes in consumer preferences towards more sustainable and natural products could require significant investments in research and development to stay competitive, potentially affecting short-term profits.
  • Economic uncertainties and currency fluctuations in the regions where Unilever PLC operates may pose risks to its financial performance and stock price volatility.
  • Regulatory changes related to product ingredients, packaging, or advertising could increase compliance costs for Unilever PLC, impacting its bottom line.
  • The current stock price of Unilever PLC may already reflect its growth prospects, limiting potential upside for investors looking for significant capital appreciation.

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 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Unilever's shares. Their UL share price targets range from $48.00 to $48.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $48.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.3%.
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How have UL shares performed in 2024?

Unilever's stock was trading at $48.48 at the start of the year. Since then, UL shares have increased by 3.5% and is now trading at $50.17.
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Are investors shorting Unilever?

Unilever saw a decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,050,000 shares, a decrease 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 presently 0.8 days. Approximately 0.1% of the company's stock 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. Stockholders 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.65%. 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%.
Read our dividend analysis for UL.

What other stocks do shareholders of Unilever own?
Who are Unilever's major shareholders?

Unilever's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors 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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