Unilever PLC (UL) Stock Price & Analysis
Unilever PLC (UL) closed at USD 67 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 4.04% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 64.4; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 65.26–67.03 on volume of 4,242,288 shares. Market capitalization is $144.29B, with a 52-week range of USD 54.75–74.98 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (UL)
- 5 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold UL (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 3 added, 1 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.40 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 71.47 (range 67.01–75.02).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -1.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +32.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-07-28, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $13.2B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (UL)
5 of 80 tracked investors hold UL. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweedy Browne | 0.22% | $3.0M | Reduced -5.0% | |
| Yacktman Asset Management | 0.18% | $14.5M | Added +20.5% | |
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.08% | $50.7M | Added +4.5% |
| Dodge & Cox Funds | Dodge & Cox | <0.01% | $315K | Unchanged |
| Bill Nygren | Oakmark Funds | <0.01% | $272K | Added +9.5% |
Analysts (UL)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.40 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 71.47 (low 67.01, high 75.02).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | TD Cowen | Target lowered | Buy | $76 → $74 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (UL)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -1.2% | +32.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -1.2% | +5.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Max drawdown | -25.1% (Feb 2026→Apr 2026) | -25.1% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) |
Companies that name UL in their SEC reports
| Relationship to UL | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| competitor | Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. (PBH) | 10-K May 14, 2026 | “Our branded competitors include, among others, AbbVie Inc., Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, Bayer AG, Combe, Compass Diversified, Haleon plc, Kenvue, Mondelez International, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Opella, Scholl's Wellness Company, Sunstar Group, The Procter & Gamble Company and Unilever.” |
| partner | D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (HEPS) | 20-F Apr 30, 2026 | “In addition, we enjoy direct procurement from key brands such as Apple, Casper, Samsung, Tefal, P&G, Unilever, Spigen, Huawei Türkiye, Phillips, Vestel, Puma, Adidas and SharkNinja, both for new launches and existing products, enabling us to offer high-demand products through our Direct Sales simultaneously with the original equipment manufacturers as well as the ability to partner to offer value-added services, s…” |
| related | Magnum Ice Cream Co N.V. (MICC) | 20-F Mar 18, 2026 | “Unilever transacts with customers on the Company's behalf in accordance with the TSA.” |
| partner | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) | 20-F Mar 3, 2026 | “In partnership with the Coca-Cola Company, Colgate Palmolive, Danone, Mondelēz and Unilever, the 100+ Accelerator has worked with 190 startups from 40 countries.” |
| related | Ferrovial N.V. (FER) | 20-F Feb 25, 2026 | “She also held various management positions at Unilever in” |
| competitor | Honest Company, Inc. (HNST) | 10-K Feb 25, 2026 | “Select competitors of our skin and personal care products include Kimberly-Clark Corporation (pending acquiror of Kenvue Inc.), The Clorox Company (parent company of Burt's Bees, Inc.), Unilever PLC (maker of Shea Moisture), Estée Lauder Inc., L'Oréal S.A. and Pacifica Beauty LLC.” |
| competitor | Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) | 10-K Feb 20, 2026 | “Beiersdorf, Estée Lauder, L'Oréal, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and private-label brands” |
| customer | SMITH A O CORP (AOS) | 10-K Feb 10, 2026 | “The purchase price consists of an initial cash payment of $117.9 million upon the closing of the transaction and a separate payment of $6.7 million made under a transitional supply agreement with Unilever.” |
| competitor | Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) | 10-K Feb 4, 2026 | “The Mondelēz International performance peer group consists of the following companies considered our market competitors or that have been selected on the basis of industry, global focus or industry leadership: Campbell Soup Company, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Danone S.A., General Mills, Inc., The Hershey Company, The Kraft Heinz Company, Nestlé S.A., PepsiCo, Inc., The Procter & Gamble Compa…” |
| partner | PEPSICO INC (PEP) | 10-K Feb 3, 2026 | “PBNA also, either independently or in conjunction with third parties, makes, markets, distributes and sells ready-to-drink tea and coffee products through joint ventures with Unilever (under the Lipton brand name) and Starbucks, respectively.” |
| competitor | EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE Co (EPC) | 10-K Nov 18, 2025 | “Our competitors in this market include large companies such as Kenvue, L'Oréal S.A., The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. and Unilever, and numerous other smaller companies.” |
UL analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | — | — | — | $13.15B | — |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | — | — | — | $13.45B | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.24 | $3.16 | +2.5% | $51.74B | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.34 | $3.41 | -1.9% | $53.91B | 4 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 67 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.04% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 64.4 |
| Open | USD 65.37 |
| Day Range | USD 65.26 – 67.03 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 54.75 – 74.98 |
| Volume | 4,242,288 shares |
| Market Cap | $144.29B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (UL)
Nexqual's technical model rates UL "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 65.61 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 63.04) |
| MACD | 0.9 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (UL)
Wall Street analysts rate UL "Buy" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 71.47 (range USD 67.01–75.02), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 71.47 |
| High Target | USD 75.02 |
| Low Target | USD 67.01 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (UL)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-28 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $13.15B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (UL)
| Total Revenue | $50.62B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +0.50% |
| Gross Margin | +47.07% |
| Operating Margin | +20.34% |
| Profit Margin | +18.32% |
| ROE | +31.87% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.75 |
| Current Ratio | 0.74 |
| Total Cash | $5.94B |
| Total Debt | $32.11B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financial Health Score (UL)
Nexqual rates Unilever PLC's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -17% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 47%, operating 20% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — EUR 5.94B cash vs EUR 32.1B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow EUR 8.64B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 32%, ROA 8.3% |
Ownership (UL)
| Insider Ownership | +0.01% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +12.28% |
| Shares Outstanding | 2.15B |
| Float | 2.14B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Leadership (UL)
Unilever PLC is led by Fernando Fernandez, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Fernando Fernandez |
|---|---|
| CFO & Director | Srinivas Phatak |
| Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of Beauty & Wellbeing | Leandro Barreto |
Major Backers & Investors (UL)
Notable institutional backers of Unilever PLC include Wellington Management, Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Wellington Management | 1.63% |
| Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 1.15% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.45% |
| FMR, LLC | 0.42% |
| GQG Partners LLC | 0.4% |
| HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS INC/CT-THE HARTFORD DIVIDEND AND GROWTH FUND | 0.39% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 0.38% |
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co | 0.29% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 0.99% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL | Colgate-Palmolive Company | USD 97.39 | ▲ 4.27% |
| PG | Procter & Gamble Company (The) | USD 165.59 | ▲ 5.58% |
| EL | Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (T | USD 107.72 | ▲ 3.92% |
| KVUE | Kenvue Inc. | USD 19.88 | ▲ 4.41% |
| KMB | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | USD 112.32 | ▲ 5.32% |
| CHD | Church & Dwight Company, Inc. | USD 108.86 | ▲ 3.68% |
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