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Unilever (UL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$61.80
+0.44 (+0.72%)
(As of 08/21/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$61.36
$61.91
50-Day Range
$54.70
$62.53
52-Week Range
$46.16
$62.65
Volume
1.55 million shs
Average Volume
2.80 million shs
Market Capitalization
$154.70 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
3.04%
Price Target
$58.33

Unilever MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.10 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.6% Downside
$58.33 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.15% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
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
7.46%
From $2.95 to $3.17 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.

0.59 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

127th out of 132 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 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.

UL Stock Price History

UL Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 6/7 Dividend
5/16/2024
Dividend Payable
6/07/2024
Ex-Dividend for 9/6 Dividend
8/09/2024
Today
8/21/2024
Dividend Payable
9/06/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Soap, detergents, & cleaning preparations; perfumes, & cosmetics
Sub-Industry
Consumer Goods
Employees
128,000
Year Founded
1929

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$58.33
High Stock Price Target
$67.00
Low Stock Price Target
$48.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-5.6%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.10
Research Coverage
10 Analysts

Profitability

Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$60.29 billion
Cash Flow
$3.58 per share
Book Value
$8.99 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,503,158,000
Free Float
2,478,126,000
Market Cap
$154.70 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.46

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Should I Buy Unilever Stock? UL Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

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

  • Unilever PLC has consistently increased its dividend over time, providing investors with a steady income stream. The current annualized dividend yield of 3.14% is attractive for income-oriented investors.
  • Recent analyst reports have upgraded Unilever's rating to "buy" and raised price targets, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation.
  • Unilever operates in multiple segments including Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream, diversifying its revenue streams and reducing risk associated with dependence on a single product or market.
  • With a one-year high of $58.62, Unilever's stock price has shown growth potential, offering capital gains for investors looking for stock price appreciation.
  • Unilever's global presence in regions like Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe provides geographic diversification, reducing exposure to risks in any single market.

Cons

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

  • Despite recent upgrades by analysts, there are still sell ratings on Unilever's stock, indicating some concerns in the market that could impact stock performance.
  • Unilever's stock price has experienced volatility in the past, which may pose risks for investors seeking stable returns.
  • The consumer goods industry, in which Unilever operates, is highly competitive with changing consumer preferences and market dynamics, potentially affecting Unilever's market share and profitability.
  • Economic uncertainties and global events can impact Unilever's business operations and financial performance, leading to fluctuations in stock price and dividend payouts.
  • Investors should carefully monitor Unilever's financial reports and market conditions to make informed decisions, as external factors can influence the company's stock performance.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Unilever pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

UL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have UL shares performed this year?

Unilever's stock was trading at $48.48 at the beginning of the year. Since then, UL shares have increased by 27.5% and is now trading at $61.80.
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Does Unilever have any subsidiaries?

Unilever subsidiaries include these companies: SmartyPants Vitamins, Tatcha, The Laundress Inc, The Vegetarian Butcher, Sundial Brands, Tazo, Mãe Terra, and more.

Who are Unilever's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Unilever include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.18%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (0.15%), American Century Companies Inc. (0.13%) and Saratoga Research & Investment Management (0.11%).

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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What other stocks do shareholders of Unilever own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Unilever investors own include Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), Endologix (ELGX), BlackRock (BLK), Hawkins (HWKN), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW) and Athabasca Oil (ATH).

This page (NYSE:UL) was last updated on 8/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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