Should I buy or sell Unilever stock right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Unilever in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" UL shares. View UL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

How have UL shares performed in 2024?

Unilever's stock was trading at $48.48 at the start of the year. Since then, UL stock has increased by 4.5% and is now trading at $50.68. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Unilever's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 8th 2024. View our UL earnings forecast .

How often does Unilever pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Unilever?

Unilever declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, April 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 17th will be given a dividend of $0.4702 per share on Friday, December 8th. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.71%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 16th. Read our dividend analysis for UL .

Is Unilever a good dividend stock?

Unilever (NYSE:UL) pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.60%. Read our dividend analysis for UL .

What ETFs hold Unilever's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Unilever (NYSE:UL) stock in their portfolio include Absolute Select Value ETF (ABEQ) , Emerge EMPWR Sustainable Global Core Equity ETF (EMZA) , Sound Equity Dividend Income ETF (DIVY) , Sound Equity Income ETF (SDEI) , Strategy Shares Halt Climate Change ETF (NZRO) , Amplify International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (IDVO) , Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF (GCOW) and Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF (LOPP) .

What other stocks do shareholders of Unilever own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other 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) , Athabasca Oil (ATH) , Micron Technology (MU) , Och-Ziff Capital Management Group (OZM) and Zoetis (ZTS) .

Who are Unilever's major shareholders?

Unilever's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.43%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.15%), Manning & Napier Group LLC (0.13%), Raymond James & Associates (0.11%), Scharf Investments LLC (0.10%) and Hamlin Capital Management LLC (0.09%).

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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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. Read More

NYSE:UL

Unilever (UL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$50.69

+1.79 (+3.66%)

(As of 02/8/2024 ET)

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$55.99

Volume: 4.88 million shs
Average Volume: 3.12 million shs
Market Capitalization: $126.75 billion

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 3.55%
Price Target: N/A

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Unilever MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.08% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 1.20
Based on 15 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 4.38%
From $2.74 to $2.86 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.

0.78 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

124th out of 134 stocks

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

5th out of 5 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for Unilever.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.08% of the float of Unilever has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Unilever has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Unilever has recently increased by 6.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Unilever is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.60%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Unilever does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Unilever will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.94% next year. This indicates that Unilever will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for UL.

2.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Unilever has a news sentiment score of 1.20. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Unilever this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 6 people have searched for UL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -73% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 5 people have added Unilever to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -17% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Unilever insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.00% of the stock of Unilever is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 9.94% of the stock of Unilever is held by institutions.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Unilever are expected to grow by 4.38% in the coming year, from $2.74 to $2.86 per share.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Unilever has a PEG Ratio of 3.83. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Unilever has a P/B Ratio of 5.61. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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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.

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UL Stock News Headlines

January 26, 2024 | marketbeat.com

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February 8, 2024 | lse.co.uk

TOP NEWS: Unilever sets new EUR1.5 billion buyback despite profit fall

February 8, 2024 | za.investing.com

Unilever posts higher-than-estimated 2023 net profit, shares rise

February 8, 2024 | msn.com

Unilever Non-GAAP EPS of €2.60, revenue (turnover) of €59.6B; initiates FY24 outlook

February 8, 2024 | msn.com

Unilever declares $0.4582/ADS dividend

February 8, 2024 | msn.com

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January 14, 2024 | benzinga.com

Unilever Stock (NYSE:UL), Short Interest Report

January 14, 2024 | benzinga.com

Unilever Stock (NYSE:UL), Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, Predictions

January 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Favourable Signals For Unilever: Numerous Insiders Acquired Stock

December 19, 2023 | ca.finance.yahoo.com

UL Jan 2024 80.000 put

December 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Yellow Wood Partners Announces Acquisition of Elida Beauty from Unilever

December 16, 2023 | ca.finance.yahoo.com

UL Jan 2026 40.000 call

December 16, 2023 | ca.finance.yahoo.com

UL May 2024 50.000 call

December 14, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Unilever in advaned talks to sell Elida Beauty to PE firm Yellow Wood - Reuters

December 14, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Unilever PLC (UL) Presents at Barclays Fireside Chat Conference (Transcript)

December 13, 2023 | msn.com

Unilever is probed in the UK for products not being as 'green' as claimed

December 12, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Unilever Faces U.K. Probe into Environmental Claims About Household Products

December 12, 2023 | lse.co.uk

UPDATE: Unilever refutes 'greenwashing' charges, will help CMA probe

December 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Dove Owner Unilever Faces U.K. Probe Into Environmental Claims About Household Products

December 4, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Unilever: Well-Positioned For Attractive Returns

December 4, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Unilever: New CEO Making Changes

November 17, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

$UNA : Unilever Heading for a Thrust out of Bullish Triangle

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 12/8 Dividend: 11/16/2023
Dividend Payable: 12/08/2023
Today: 2/08/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/08/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Consumer Staples
Industry: Soap, detergents, & cleaning preparations; perfumes, & cosmetics
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NYSE:UL
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 217410
Web: www.unilever.com
Phone: 442078225252
Fax: 44-0-20-7822-5464
Employees: 148,000
Year Founded: 1929

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 18.49
P/E Growth: 3.83
Net Income: N/A
Net Margins: N/A
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: N/A
Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 0.79
Quick Ratio: 0.57

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $63.30 billion
Price / Sales: 2.00
Cash Flow: $3.60 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 14.07
Book Value: $9.03 per share
Price / Book: 5.61

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 2,500,420,000
Free Float: 2,475,412,000
Market Cap: $126.67 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.46

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Key Executives

Mr. Hein. M. A. Schumacher (Age 53)
CEO & Director
Comp: $33.29k
Mr. Graeme David Pitkethly (Age 57)
Executive Officer
Comp: $3.33M
Mr. Fernando Fernandez (Age 56)
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
Mr. Julian Thurston
Head of Secretariat
Ms. Janine C. Juggins
Executive VP of Global Tax & Treasury
Mr. Richard Slater (Age 45)
Chief Research & Development Officer

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Institutional Ownership

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UL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Unilever stock right now?: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Unilever in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" UL shares.
View UL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
How have UL shares performed in 2024?: Unilever's stock was trading at $48.48 at the start of the year. Since then, UL stock has increased by 4.5% and is now trading at $50.68.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is Unilever's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 8th 2024.
View our UL earnings forecast.
How often does Unilever pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Unilever?: Unilever declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, April 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 17th will be given a dividend of $0.4702 per share on Friday, December 8th. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.71%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 16th.
Read our dividend analysis for UL.
Is Unilever a good dividend stock?: Unilever (NYSE:UL) pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.60%.
Read our dividend analysis for UL.
What ETFs hold Unilever's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Unilever (NYSE:UL) stock in their portfolio include Absolute Select Value ETF (ABEQ), Emerge EMPWR Sustainable Global Core Equity ETF (EMZA), Sound Equity Dividend Income ETF (DIVY), Sound Equity Income ETF (SDEI), Strategy Shares Halt Climate Change ETF (NZRO), Amplify International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (IDVO), Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF (GCOW) and Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF (LOPP).

What other stocks do shareholders of Unilever own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other 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), Athabasca Oil (ATH), Micron Technology (MU), Och-Ziff Capital Management Group (OZM) and Zoetis (ZTS).
Who are Unilever's major shareholders?: Unilever's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.43%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.15%), Manning & Napier Group LLC (0.13%), Raymond James & Associates (0.11%), Scharf Investments LLC (0.10%) and Hamlin Capital Management LLC (0.09%).
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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.
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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Unilever (UL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Unilever MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Unilever Stock (NYSE:UL)

UL Stock Price History

UL Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Institutional Ownership

UL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™